Ep. VIII - The Shadow of Minos: of Heroes, Monsters and Labyrinths

Ep. VIII - The Shadow of Minos: of Heroes, Monsters and Labyrinths

One of the most recognisable symbols of Greek mythology: the minotaur, the labyrinth, Ariadne's thread... the story of brave Theseus and the evil king Minos, of Daedalus the Architect and his son Icarus. Let us dive once more into the wine-dark Aegean Sea, towards the shining shores of Crete, to uncover the truth behind the symbol, the history beneath the legend.

Ep. VII - The Sword in the Stone: Tracing the King of Legend

A long time ago, in a land not so far away, a legend emerged. Amidst the ruins of Britannia, and those of a crumbling empire, a warrior rose to defend the people, and forge a new kingdom. His name? Arthur. But what of the man behind the myth? Join me in this tale of kings, magic and wizards. A tale of death and rebirth.

Addendum - Ep. VI.5: Of Soothsayers and Omens - Aetius' Right Hand

Where sources are strangely quiet about Aetius' spiritual identity, they speak volumes about his second in command: general Litorius, chosen out of convenience or sympathy, pragmatism or brotherhood, a standing tall in the face of a crumbling Western Empire...

Ep. VI - Flavius Aetius: the General Who Carried the Gods in Silence

Attila's nemesis, Rome's last bastion, known by many as the Last of the Romans. One the greatest generals of Late Antiquity almost turned the tides of history itself, and perhaps carried a deep secret... Enjoy!

Ep. V: Attila's Tomb and the Hoard of Empires

At the twilight of the Roman Age, Attila the Hun, one of the most famous - or infamous - warlords of history, rose to power and descended on the Eastern and Western Roman Empires like a calamity, pillaging and plundering his way to the heart of Rome itself. Amassing wealth beyond his wildest dreams, it seemed like no-one and nothing could stop him, and yet Fate had a different plan in mind... His life and untimely end spawned myths and legends, what became of his tomb and fabled treasure? Let's find out together!