Legends and Lectures

The History of Thanksgiving

The History and Future of Monsters

Monsters have been with us since antiquity. Whether its werewolves, vampires, or Godzilla, monsters shape the human narrative across cultures and regions. Joining us today is Steve Hugh Westenra, PhD monster scholar, to talk about the history of monsters and their uncertain future.

Debunking Ancient Aliens with Fredrik Trusohamn

Nothing on Ancient Aliens is factual, but how do they trick people into thinking their pseudo-facts are ancient history? Join Archaeosoup and Fredrik Trusohamn from Digging Up Ancient Aliens as we mythbust Ancient Aliens' most heinous crimes.

The Franks and the Carolingian Civil War with David M. Perry

Who were the Franks? Was Charlemagne really great? How many Pepins and Louis were there among the Carolingians and Merovingians? 
Join us and David M. Perry as he talks about his new book, Oathbreakers, the history of the Franks, and how their internal conflict led to the civil war that ended the Frankish empire.
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The Origins of Halloween

Is Halloween based on the Irish Pagan holiday of Samhain? What does Samhain mean? Why do we make jack o' lanterns at this time of the year? Is trick or treating the same as mumming? Is Dia De Los Muertos related to Halloween?
 
Enjoy our Halloween special!

Knights, Chivalry, and the Medieval World with Jason Kingsley @ModernKnight‬

Jason Kingsley CBE is a modern knight. He's also CEO at Rebellion, enthusiastic and prolific Medievalist, and author. Now, he takes his first step into the world of fantasy and historical fiction with Lord of Blackthorne, his first novel. Many thanks to Jason for joining us for a very special edition of Legends and Lectures, all about knights, chivalry, and the Medieval world.
Please support his new book Lord of Blackthorn on Kickstarter!

Vikings, Picts, and Saxons with Howard Williams

Did the Picts really paint themselves with woad? Was Vikingr really a job? Why don't we have more Viking helmets? What were Saxon beakers for? Who was buried in the Oseberg ship? Did Vikings really shoot arrows at funerals?
All this and more with Professor Howard Williams.

Debunking Biblical Myths with Dan McClellan

What is the historicity for King David? Was Moses a real person? What is the Septuagint? What are the Enochic texts? What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? Enjoy thirty questions answered by the wonderful Dr Dan McClellan, preeminent scholar of the Bible and religion.

The History of Whitsun

What is Whitsun? Why is it called that? What does the Pentecost have to do with cheese? Did Roman festivals predate the Pentecost? The answers to all this and more.

Celtic Myths and Legends with Professor Ronald Hutton

The legendary Professor Ronald Hutton answers all your questions about Celtic myths and legends.