Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many mythologies, but an essent...

What’s your sign? In Western astrology, it’s a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese zodiac (生肖), it’s your shuxiang, meaning the animal assigned to your birth year. Of the many myths explaini...

Before there were skyscrapers, space stations, or AI companions with poetic flair, there were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—a roll call of humanity’s most astonishing achievements in architecture, artistry, and sheer audacity.

Who are the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert? A people that lived in the same way for about 100,000 years up until very recently. These San Bushmen give us a glimpse into the world of our ancestors, the world of hunter-gatherers. For the vast majority o...

A hundred and twenty years ago, divers discovered a shipwreck off the island of Antikythera in Greece. What they found changed our understanding of human history.

Tracing the origins of the Vampire, its etymology and historical descriptions and powers, links to other European creatures, witches, werewolves and the hungry dead of ancient days.

Get your battle axe ready - Sohla is taking us back to 800 AD to recreate a true viking solstice feast. This feast includes Skause, a viking stew, along with a traditional Birch Bark bread.

The Pharaoh's of Ancient Egypt were the rulers and even gods of their day. The people worshipped them and together they did incredible things like build the great pyramids. The Pharaoh's also did things that were considered quite scandalous. Join us today...

In this inaugural episode, I ramble on about a few points left over from the Voynich manuscript video, then go into full deep dive mode on its strange cast of owners.

Mead is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey mixed with water, and sometimes with added ingredients such as fruits, spices, grains, or hops. The alcoholic content ranges from about 3.5% ABV to more than 18%.

If you're like me you love history and always curious. This bread comes from the wall of a Tomb nearly 4000 years old! One of the after death delicacies was bread.

Ever wonder where Lemonade originated from? Here is a history lesson while making a classic recipe from a french chef in 1651.

Lost Worlds investigates the very latest archaeological finds at three remote and hugely significant sites - Angkor Wat, Troy and Persepolis.

Now I would use the term "recently" very loosely as many have been known for centuries. New discoveries are made all the time. Whether it's a historical or mythological location, plant or animal. Enjoy this new list of "Top 10".

In 1323 BC, Egypt was thrown into turmoil by the sudden death of its young King, Tutankhamun.