Podcasts

Why Did Henry VIII Kill Catherine Howard?

In 1540 Henry VIII was getting old, and his eyes turned to teenager Catherine Howard.

He fell hard and fast for Catherine - his "rose...

Decline & Fall of the Ancient World

Tristan Hughes invites Matt Lewis, host The Ancients's sister podcast Gone Medieval, for a lively debate with about the blurred boundary between...

Sex and Scandal of Medieval Royals

What did Queen Isabella of France do to deserve the nickname She-Wolf? What sex scandals happened in the 14th century? And why did the Black Death...

The Birth of the Medieval World

Matt Lewis pays a visit to Gone Medieval's sister podcast The Ancients for a lively debate with Tristan Hughes about the blurred boundary between...

The Hurricane Betsy Conspiracy: New Orleans

Did New Orleans' officials bomb the levees protecting the Lower Ninth Ward in 1965?

When Hurricane Betsy swept through the Atlantic Basin,...

Who Was Nostradamus?

Did Nostradamus really predict everything from the Great Fire of London to the rise of Hitler?

We predict that you'll find out in this...

Roman Toilets

They built roads, aqueducts, and bathhouses but what about toilets?

Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Hannah Platts, to uncover the...

Hans Holbein: New Discoveries

Henry VIII’s commanding gaze, Thomas More’s intellect, Anne of Cleves’ cautious poise; Hans Holbein’s portraits didn’t just depict the...

The Black Death

Could the plucked backside of a chicken really cure the plague? If that question has ever crossed your mind, then this episode is for you. Today,...

Lizard Shampoo, Potions & Remedies

Can vultures eyes wrapped in fox pelt help heal sore skin? How important are leeches? Medieval people cared deeply about beauty, health and...

The Ancients Recommends: History Daily

Today in this bonus episode Tristan introduces us to History Daily podcast, where host Lindsay Graham takes us back in time to explore a momentous...

The Truth About Vincent Van Gogh

However you pronounce his name, one thing is for certain: Van Gogh made made his mark on the world.

But how did he interact with the world...