Sep 8

Episode #257 - Was There a Children's Crusade?

In the year 1212 something strange happened in Western Europe, but none of the contemporary historic sources can agree on exactly what it was. Later historians would claim that a religious movement made up of children under twelve sprang up in rural France. After gathering togeth ... Show More

1h 22m

Aug 25

Episode #256 - Is Paul Bunyan Fakelore?

Season 12 begins with the trip to the Northwoods! For over a century Paul Bunyan has been America's best loved lumberjack hero. Statues honoring the gigantic woodsman dot the mid-west. His smiling face has been used to sell everything from building materials to loaves of bread. B ... Show More

1h 18m

Aug 18

OFH Throwback - Episode #149 - Who Was the Real Stagger Lee?

In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you to an episode that is one of his personal favorites. Is it "secretly" one of the best episode of OFH? The character of Stagger Lee has been one of America’s most enduring folk heroes. There have been over 400 songs written about the s ... Show More

1h 14m

Jun 2022

Episode #157- How Should We Remember Attila the Hun? (Part I)

Attila the Hun has been saddled with a truly terrible historical reputation. In many parts of the world his name is synonymous with barbarism. But, despite the fact that Attila the Hun has excellent name recognition for an ancient historical figure, the details of his life remain ... Show More

1h 6m

Aug 2023

Attila the Hun: Terror of Rome

Returning to one of the most infamous names in history, what happened to Attila the Hun after the devastation he caused in the Balkans - and where did he turn his attention to next? One of the most powerful, and feared, leaders of history, Attila turned his sights on the West ... Show More

44m 58s

Apr 2025

Attila the Hun, Part 1 of 2

We’re in south-eastern Europe in the 400s AD. The once mighty Roman Empire is riven in two. And on the Great Hungarian Plain a fearsome enemy is rising. The Huns’ king, Attila, will become a terrifying, iconic figure. A byword for plundering and pillaging. The archetypal warlord. ... Show More

57m 10s

Jun 2020

Attila the Hun

Known as the Scourge of God, Attila the Hun was one of the greatest Barbarian rulers in history. Renowned for his brutality, sacking and pillaging the lands and cities he conquered, Attila became one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires. But how did ... Show More

25m 47s

Aug 2023

Attila the Hun Part 1: The Sword of Mars

We’re in south-eastern Europe in the 400s AD. The once mighty Roman Empire is riven in two. And on the Great Hungarian Plain a fearsome enemy is rising. The Huns’ king, Attila, will become a terrifying, iconic figure. A byword for plundering and pillaging. The archetypal warlord. ... Show More

58m 36s

Aug 2023

Attila the Hun: Scourge of God

One of the most powerful, and feared, leaders of history - Attila the Hun's legacy has persevered over centuries. His consolidation of the Hunnic tribes helped play a significant role in shaping the ancient geopolitical landscape of 5th century Europe and Asia - ultimately hel ... Show More

44m 11s

Sep 2023

History of Everything: Atilla The Hun, The Scourge of God

Also called Flagellum Dei, or the “scourge of God,” Attila was known to Romans for his brutality and a penchant for sacking and pillaging Roman cities. He's considered one of the greatest “barbarian” rulers in history, having successfully expanded the rule of the Huns and maintai ... Show More

1h 13m

Feb 2024

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'Rome and Attila' Book 3 in The Fall of the Roman Empire

My latest book, 'Rome and Attila', is now available on <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV7R3ZZ6'>Amazon</a> in ebook and paperback, links below. It’s about one of the most infamous figures in history—Attila the Hun. He’s a household name, but remarkably ... Show More

1m 57s

Oct 2025

The Sons of Attila the Hun

The year is 453 AD. The most feared warlord in Europe - Attila the Hun - lies dead on his wedding night. But what happened next plunged his vast empire into bloody chaos.In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Hyun Jin Kim to uncover the dramatic st ... Show More

46m 26s

Aug 2024

Selects: Genghis Khan: Madman or Genius?

Depending on who you talk to, Genghis Khan was either a sadistic madman or one of the great leaders in world history. One thing is sure, he was one of the most advanced military minds of all time. Learn all about him in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ... Show More

49m 45s

Episode #157- How Should We Remember Att...