Legends and Lectures
An academic podcast about legends, history, language, archaeology, and other interdisciplinary subjects. Episodes out every other week.
Episodes
As part of our Archaeoscoop special, an archaeologist attempts to defend the new Indiana Jones films.
This week, on Archaeoscoop episode 3, it's all about the peen! Historical peen, that is. How many penises are on the Bayeux Tapestry? The answer may surprised you.
Many thanks to Marc from Archaeosoup for guest hosting!
New in Archaeology news, part of Archaeoscoop!
Stone Age Skye, Greek Alphabet Older than Thought, Ainu Remains Returned & Lion Bit York Gladiator?This time on Legends and Lectures is a sample episode of Archaeoscoop, a collaboration news programme part of Archaeosoup. Marc tells us about the latest discoveries in archaeology, history, and anthropology.
There is also a dog.
The history of Hannukah-- or is it Chanukah? Or maybe Hanukkah? Why do we celebrate the holiday? What does it have to do with Christmas? Was the holiday really about re-dedication of the temple or was it about a civil war? Learn about the Festival of Lights with Mark from @Archaeos0up !
Monsters have been with us since antiquity. Whether its werewolves, vampires, or Godzilla, monsters shape the human narrative across cultures and regions. Joining us today is Steve Hugh Westenra, PhD monster scholar, to talk about the history of monsters and their uncertain future.
Nothing on Ancient Aliens is factual, but how do they trick people into thinking their pseudo-facts are ancient history? Join Archaeosoup and Fredrik Trusohamn from Digging Up Ancient Aliens as we mythbust Ancient Aliens' most heinous crimes.
Who were the Franks? Was Charlemagne really great? How many Pepins and Louis were there among the Carolingians and Merovingians?
Join us and David M. Perry as he talks about his new book, Oathbreakers, the history of the Franks, and how their internal conflict led to the civil war that ended the Frankish empire.
Order Oathbreakers with HarperCollins now!
Is Halloween based on the Irish Pagan holiday of Samhain? What does Samhain mean? Why do we make jack o' lanterns at this time of the year? Is trick or treating the same as mumming? Is Dia De Los Muertos related to Halloween?
Enjoy our Halloween special!
Jason Kingsley CBE is a modern knight. He's also CEO at Rebellion, enthusiastic and prolific Medievalist, and author. Now, he takes his first step into the world of fantasy and historical fiction with Lord of Blackthorne, his first novel. Many thanks to Jason for joining us for a very special edition of Legends and Lectures, all about knights, chivalry, and the Medieval world.
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