Oracle of Delphi: Ancient Greece’s Hotline to the Gods
Step into the smoke-filled temple of Apollo and meet the Oracle of Delphi, the most mysterious and feared fortune-teller in the ancient world. Kings, generals, and philosophers all climbed Mount Parna...
8 Mars 20251h 17min
Robert Smalls: The Confederate Ship Heist
Robert Smalls wasn’t just a man—he was a one-man revolution. Smalls was slave who stole a Confederate warship, sailed his way to freedom, and then went back to kick the Confederacy’s ass. Born into sl...
26 Feb 202549min
Erik the Red: The Madman Who Made Greenland a Thing
Before the Vikings had maps, they had Erik the Red—a hot-tempered, ax-swinging explorer who turned exile into empire. In this episode, Ben and Pat follow the fiery outlaw who got kicked out of Norway,...
19 Feb 20251h 8min
Zheng Yi Sao: The Most Ruthless Pirate You Never Heard Of
In this episode Ben and Brandon set sail for a high-seas adventure with Zheng Yi Sao, the most powerful pirate you've never heard of. This legendary Chinese pirate queen commanded a fleet of over 70,0...
11 Feb 202542min
Winged Hussars: The Armored Angels of War
Get ready for the thunder of hooves and the clash of steel as Ben and Pat charge into the epic saga of the Winged Hussars, the cavalry that didn’t just ride into battle—they exploded onto the scene. I...
5 Feb 20251h 8min
Nancy Wake: The White Mouse Strikes Back
Meet Nancy Wake, the WWII spy, saboteur, and all-around badass who became one of the Allies’ most decorated agents. In this episode, Ben and Pat dive into her fearless exploits: smuggling resistance f...
29 Jan 202557min
Milo of Croton: All Muscle, No Chill
Step into the arena with Milo of Croton, the ancient Greek strongman whose feats of strength turned him into a living legend. In this episode, Ben and Pat explore how Milo went from an Olympic champio...
21 Jan 20251h 9min
Saladin: Crusader Crusher Extraordinaire
Meet Saladin, the crusader-crushing legend who outsmarted Europe’s toughest knights while keeping his cool. In this episode, Ben and Mike break down how this unstoppable tactician reclaimed Jerusalem,...
15 Jan 20251h 21min
