Does the Loch Ness Monster exist? When was the first mention of it recorded in history? And who are the people who have claimed to have seen it?
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss how a few 'sightings' of a mysterious creature took the world by storm...
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Oct 18
715. King Arthur: The Mysteries of Merlin (Part 3)
What are the origins of Merlin, the powerful wizard and King Arthur’s advisor? Who was Geoffrey of Monmouth, and what role did he play in evolving the tales of Arthur and the Round Table? And, was Merlin based on a real historical figure from the Saxon invasion of Britain in the ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 11
713. King Arthur: The Once & Future King (Part 1)
What is the historical truth behind the tales of King Arthur, Britain’s greatest myth? When did these stories begin, and with whom? And, is Arthur’s apocalyptic last battle based on an English historical reality from the 15th century? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2023
The Hunt For The Loch Ness Monster
The biggest hunt in some 50-years for Nessie, the infamous Loch Ness Monster, took place last month in the Scottish Highlands! Paul Nixon, the General Manager of the Loch Ness Center explains what inspired the hunt, who joined, and what they ultimately discovered. He runs down th ... Show More
51m 16s