Podcasts

The Surprising History of 'Karens'

What do Alexa, Adolf and Karen have in common?

They're all names that have plummeted in popularity.

The most recent, Karen, is largely...

Fairies in the Early Modern Era

In the early modern period, belief in fairies was quite commonplace. But put all thoughts of Tinkerbell aside!  These fairies were...

Medieval Apocalypse

In the early 12th century, when England was suffering wave after wave of Viking invasions, many wondered how God could allow their kingdom to be...

The Pirate Admiral: Kanhoji Angre

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.

Is it possible to be a military man and outlaw at...

The Clinton Scandals

From financial to conspiratorial to sexual, the words 'Clinton' and 'scandal' are regularly found in each others' vicinities. But why?

Don...

Persia Reborn: Rise of the Sasanians

The Sasanians are renowned as one of Rome's most feared enemies. Founded in third century Persia by an Iranian noble called Ardashir, their...

The Origins of Ancient Egypt

All this week Dan is delving into the history, mystery and legacy of Ancient Egypt. Discover how this mighty empire grew from nomadic settlers to...

Justinian: Greatest Byzantine Emperor?

The Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 to 565, Justinian was a ruler who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual and religious...

Private Life of King James VI & I

King James VI and I, the first monarch to reign over Scotland, England and Ireland, has a mixed reputation. To many, he is simply the homosexual...

What Was Sex Like In Medieval Times?

What happened when medieval monks were told by the church that they had to be celibate? And how did their wives react?

On today's episode,...

The Epic of Gilgamesh: Quest for Immortality

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving works of storytelling in history. It begins with the tale of Gilgamesh’s friendship with...

Dragons: From the Ancient World to the Hobbit

Take dinosaur bones, snake poison, volcanic lava, fear of the unknown. Mix it all together and you have a dragon!

Today we're finding out...