Busting Medieval History Myths
In this episode, we break down popular "facts" about the Middle Ages that are actually wrong, from filthy streets to clueless peasants and brutal everyday life. We look at why these myths spread and w...
29 Maj 3h 11min
Lost Love: Orpheus and Eurydice
In this episode, we explore the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and how one glance changed their fate forever. We look at love, loss, the underworld, and why this myth has remained one of th...
28 Maj 2h 48min
Tavern Life in Medieval Times
In this episode, we explore what a typical day inside a medieval tavern looked like, from morning preparations to crowded evening gatherings. We look at how taverns became places for food, drink, news...
26 Maj 2h 41min
Would You Survive the Stone Age?
In this episode, we explore why life in the Stone Age was far more dangerous and demanding than most people imagine. We look at the brutal challenges of finding food, avoiding predators, surviving inj...
24 Maj 3h 13min
Medieval Myths That Are Actually True
In this episode, we explore medieval historical myths that turned out to have real evidence behind them, from legendary battles to strange customs and forgotten discoveries. We look at how modern rese...
23 Maj 2h 52min
Year 536: A Time of Great Turmoil
In this episode, we explore why the year 536 is often called the worst year to be alive, from a mysterious volcanic winter to crop failures and widespread famine. We look at how this dark period resha...
22 Maj 2h 58min
Everyday Hygiene in the Victorian Period
In this episode, we explore what hygiene was really like in the Victorian era, from bathing habits and public sanitation to the dangers of polluted cities. We look at how changing ideas about germs, c...
21 Maj 2h 59min
