The story of the Inca Empire is pieced together from archaeology, oral tradition, and often conflicting Spanish accounts, but what emerges is the rise of the largest Indigenous empire in the Americas.

Join us as we dive into the strange, twisting life of Rowbotham, from his early days in radical politics and utopian socialist communes, to the infamous Bedford Level Experiment that became the foundation of Flat Earth “science.” We will explore how he bu...

Krampus's name is growing popular in the United States, but most of us don't really know what he does OR that he is partners with St. Nicholas himself. He is in fact just one of many Christmas demons...

As the nights grow long and dark and the holidays creep ever closer in the calendar, let's take a look at some of the festive myths from around the world.

Holiday cheer meets historical lore! Explore history’s greatest seasonal myths—Krampus, Grýla & the Yule Lads, Caga Tió de Nadal, the real origins of Santa, and a Dickensian finale with “So You Haven’t Read A Christmas Carol?”

Did you know that the way people celebrate Christmas today is directly influenced by the success of the classic novella by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol? No? Then pull up a chair and grab a hot chocolate for the Holiday Season as we summon the ghost...

Join us as we look at the origins, forgotten traditions, and the rise of Christmas consumerism, from zoo animals in 1924 to giant balloons and Black Friday battles. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade helped shape modern Christmas, Santa Claus, and America...

As generals, family, and old allies fought to claim his legacy, one man rose above the rest: Ptolemy, who would seize both Alexander’s corpse and his destiny. From the Partition of Babylon to the bloody Wars of the Diadochi, this episode dives into how th...

When Alexander the Great marched into Egypt, he was hailed not as an invader but as a liberator — a foreign king crowned Pharaoh.

Japan’s samurai era didn’t end with a whisper—it ended with rebellion, war, and betrayal. When foreign powers forced Japan to open its borders, everything changed.

In Greek mythology, the Furies, also known as the Erinyes, were goddesses of vengeance and retribution, primarily focused on punishing those who committed crimes against the natural order, especially within families. They were depicted as terrifying figur...

Sitting Bull was a Lakota chief and spiritual leader who led resistance against U.S. expansion and inspired unity, courage, and Native American pride.

Joan of Arc was on a mission from God, during her siege of Orleans. However, nothing could have prepared Joan for being captured and sold out to the English. As Bishop Pierre Cauchon was determined to prove the inaccuracy of her visions and her motivation...

The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated death toll between 4.5 and 8 million.

From their wild ancestors in North Africa to their modern reign over the internet, cats have walked a fascinating path through history. Unlike dogs, their domestication was more of a partnership than a transformation—keeping their wild instincts while ada...