The 1683 Siege of Vienna has been remembered as one of the most dramatic moments in European history. The Ottoman Turks threw the might of their empire against the walls Vienna in an attempt to capture a prize they called the "Golden Apple". This event would give birth to countless myths, both big and small. Tune in and find out how J.R.R Tolkien, a seven he ... Show More
Nov 18
Episode #239 - Did a Welsh Prince Beat Columbus to the New World?
<p>There's a story that in the year 1170 a Prince from Wales, named Madoc, led a group of Welsh colonists over the Atlantic to North America. This group allegedly mingled with the local indigenous people and eventually assimilated into their culture. However, they left behind the ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2022
218. Theodora: Empress of Byzantium (Part 1)
In the first episode of a three part series, Tom and Dominic dive into the incredible story of Justinian and Theodora.
Tune in for an incredible (and racy) introduction to the powerful Byzantine empress, the collapse of the Western half of the Roman Empire, and a deep-dive into ... Show More
49m 19s