Rasputin: The Mad Monk of Russia
In today's episode Ben and producer Andrew Jacobs enter the dark and mysterious world of Rasputin the "mad monk", the mystic who wielded unearthly influence over the Russian royal family and became on...
9 Loka 202451min
Mithradates VI: The Poison King
In today's doozy of an episode Ben and Pat take you on a journey into the world of Mithradates VI, the "Poison King," who waged relentless war against the mighty Roman Empire for decades. Known for hi...
1 Loka 20241h 27min
William Wallace, nuff said
In today's episode Ben is joined by producer Andrew Jacobs to discuss the legendary braveheart - William Wallace. Famously portrayed by Mel Gibson, William Wallace is a Scottish warrior and hero who s...
24 Syys 202453min
King Minos: The Tyrant of the Labyrinth
In today's episode Ben and Pat step into the mythic halls of power as we unravel the legend of King Minos of Crete, the ruler with a legacy steeped in both glory and terror. Known for his connection t...
17 Syys 202436min
Alva Nuñez Cabeza De Vaca: Epic Survival
In today's episode Ben and Pat are joined by author and podcast host Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History to talk about Alva Nuñe Cabeza De Vaca, a Spanish explorer who defied all odds to survive a ...
10 Syys 202452min
Eddie "Firestorm" Loder
In today's episode, Ben and Pat are joined by Matt the host of the Late Night History podcast to chat about one of Boston's Bravest, Eddie Loder, a firefighter who made some of the most daring rescues...
3 Syys 202444min
Eugene James Bullard: The Black Swallow of Death
In today's episode, Ben is joined by Brandon Fibbs to tell the story of Eugene James Bullard, an unsung American war hero who was one of the first African American Military Pilots who flew for France ...
27 Elo 202438min
Captain James Macrae: The Buccaneer's Bane
In today's episode Ben Thompson and producer Andrew Jacobs tell the story of Captain James Macrae, a blue-collar ship captain for the British East India Company who managed to fight off two ships full...
20 Elo 202447min
