The only literary sources we have about the Viking settlements west of Greenland come from the Icelandic Sagas. The only problem is that the Sagas can be totally off-the-wall. Corpses reanimate and speak prophecies, giant-eyed doppelgängers vanish into thin air, and one-legged creatures murder unsuspecting Norse explorers. But, this same sources also describ ... Show More
Feb 3
Bonus Episode - Ponzi Empires, Thieving Saints, and Skin Grafts
In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions from listeners about the series on the original Ponzi Scheme. The host investigates the history of the expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul", locates early usages of the phrase "getting Ponzied", and muses about whether all expansi ... Show More
35m 41s
Jan 2025
Who Was the Real King Arthur?
<p>Was King Arthur a real historical figure or merely a mythical hero?</p><br><p>Tristan Hughes and Dr. Miles Russell delve into the myth and mystery of King Arthur, exploring the historical figures who may have inspired this legendary character, including Magnus Maximus, Emperor ... Show More
53m 22s
<p><a href="https://fun-fables.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tap here to listen ad-free</a> (free trial, cancel any time)</p><br><p>Robin Hood helps the poor while greedy Prince John is left in charge of the kingdom.</p><br><p>Fun Fables are a collecti ... Show More
