Legends and Lectures

Being a Medievalist with Danièle Cybulskie

British and Irish Folklore with Graeme Cooke

The History of Hannukah

The history of Hannukah-- or is it Chanukah? Or maybe Hanukkah? Why do we celebrate the holiday? What does it have to do with Christmas? Was the holiday really about re-dedication of the temple or was it about a civil war? Learn about the Festival of Lights with Mark from ‪@Archaeos0up‬ !

Public and Accessible Archaeology with Dr Smiti Nathan

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.
Order Oathbreakers with HarperCollins now!

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!