https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-and-myths-with-the-trio--7100686enHistoryCopyright HistoryMythshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6439f98d96d2d168e7f941a1e549ee9a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-and-myths-with-the-trio--7100686Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:55:20 +0000HistoryMythsHistoryMythsfeeds@spreaker.comWe are lovers of history, science and myths, and we want to spread the facts we come across. We cover ancient history, modern history, classic myths and modern stories. Sprinkled with funny stories, going off the rails, and as much fun as we can have....trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/but-it-s-in-the-bible--7248594784c38932-5491-48b7-a207-81438efdee8fTue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsIn our last episode of the season, we look to the Bible. Three cities that appear in it, three cities shrouded in both myth and history. We look at a possible real location for Sodom and Gomorrah, and just graze the history of the epic city of...1886true210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-road-to-somewhere--7248594548fc2d35-5240-40ce-b734-b35cd5f050a8Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsMost of our focus as been in Europe, but South America has lost cities as well. Today, we look at El Dorado and Machu Picchu. How are they similar? How are they different? We look into these questions and more, with a special guest.2031true29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-and-found-vikings--7248593983d6045f-16aa-4786-bf4e-8c1e14601e81Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsViking. The very name creates an image of brutish men with beards and axes. And while they were these, there was another side to them: Explorers. We look at two lost cities believed to be built by, or at least connected to, vikings.1419true28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-a-bunch-of-bull--72485949cc2741e7-39a9-4701-a885-1ed239597133Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsCrete, a Greek island with thousands of years of history. We go into the island's past, into its most famous civilization, the Minoans. How did they help inspire several Greek myths? What do we know about their culture? And what's with all the bulls?...2129true27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atlantis-aka-plato-where-s-my-island--72485943b97d1f30-a335-4b06-b14f-26adee7bc258Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsAtlantis, it's a mythical city that some insist is real, and others say is completely a story. We trace the origins of the story, how it's evolved over time, and what we think it really is/could be. And if you've never heard of it, we talk about the...1883true26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/midseason-halloween-special-2--72485952497314be-f160-4a8c-a0a5-12f2c91b5172Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:32:12 +0000HistoryMythsIt’s our second Halloween special! This time, we read ghost stories from places important to us, as well as read listener submissions! We have mystery, tragedy, and of course, history. We hope you enjoy them.2188false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-city-of-troy--724859409d23ef54-06ac-4f2d-acaf-1fd1a5128d9eTue, 28 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsMaybe you know it from the 'Iliad', maybe you know it from hunky actors in a movie, maybe it's the image of a horse. One way or another, you've likely heard of Troy and the Trojan Horse. We peel back the Hollywood glamour to take a look at the many...1480true24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pompeii-part-3-la-pompei-moderna--724859488c440866-ca1f-4e55-ac18-e13479e9b4b4Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsIn the final part of our Pompeii series, the Trio look into how Pompeii was discovered after being lost for centuries. We also look at the excavation methods that are being used, and we hear Cassandra's mind slowly go insane from all the finds that...1906true23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pompeii-part-2-urbs-mortuorum--72485941d3887b3a-f2d0-41ce-a030-1bd8391a0d6aTue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsIn Part 2, we look at the day that ended Pompeii, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. As a caution, we do discuss how people died, what their bodies tell us, and what could happen to modern Naples when Vesuvius erupts again.1438true22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pompeii-part-1-vivens-pompeii--724859248cf22038-25c3-4e0b-aa9d-4b86e7a3786cTue, 07 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsWe are back with Season 2! In our opener, we look at Pompeii when the ancient city was alive and thriving! Did it take too many takes for the episode to work? Yes. Are we excited to bring it to you? Also yes! Welcome back to History and Myths with the...1774true21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-today-in-history-april-24--7248593504c809f1-9c9c-4215-bca4-7be4f70f865aThu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsCassandra and Sarah look at an odd mix of things today! It's the birthday of the inventor of the zipper, the death-day of one of Cassandra's favourite writers (things are so much clearer now...) and a king's ship proves why bigger isn't always better.446truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-today-in-history-april-23--72485936729821fc-7a46-4eb4-a0b9-65c4d1c274c8Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:35:48 +0000HistoryMythsIn today's mini-sode, Cassandra and Sarah look at the birthday of a doctor who's work could improve the lives of millions, the death of a bard we were forced to study in school (don't worry, no test!) and we raise a glass to the world's oldest active...487truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-today-in-history-april-22--72485929a9b37fac-8be6-498a-a850-32e6432fe0f6Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsIn episode 3 of our mini-series, Cassandra and Sarah bite into three pieces of history. The birth and life of Bettie Paige (who deserves her own full episode in the future!), the death of (un?)popular president Richard Nixon, and we add a touch of...433truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-today-in-history-april-21--724859378f91f5b8-3cb0-4b42-8173-7ca8b2ec18f7Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsSarah and Cassandra are back with another mini-sode! The birthdays of 2 queens are covered, the death of a Flemish surgeon who's invention has saved countless lives is honoured, and the publication of the world's most famous Nessie photo is remembered.471truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-today-in-history-april-20--72485933d4f89279-a867-4a15-bf10-e66d4626b7c0Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsIt's Cassandra and Sarah, bringing you a new mini-series as Michelle gets her laptop fixed! Join us as we cover one birth, one death, and one world event, things that don't fit our main format in a bite-sized. Today, we cover celebrate the birthday of...596truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-of-season-talk--72485950 Credits: Narrators: Cassandra, Sarah , MichiScript Writer: Cassandra
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Researcher: Cassandra and Sarah Social Media Manager: MichiTheme song: Ancient Rhythm by SamuelFJohanns]]>aa348dd8-f096-4823-8bd4-4b7eb3042a39Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsIn 2023 we came up with an idea to do a podcast. Of course, famous last words are ‘how hard can it be?’ Let us tell you, as well as other things we’ve learned while making this show. We laugh, share behind the scenes shenanigans and go over our plans... Credits: Narrators: Cassandra, Sarah , MichiScript Writer: Cassandra
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Finalizing Audio editor: Sarah
Researcher: Cassandra and Sarah Social Media Manager: MichiTheme song: Ancient Rhythm by SamuelFJohanns]]>2114true116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amityville-horror-50th-anniversary-special--72485951 ‘The Amityville Horror’ was reportedly based on two real events. We look at them, trying to tease out the Hollywood treatment and focus on the real horrors that happened. A special note that this episode does talk about the murders of children, although we try to address them as sensitively as possible.
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]]>0a4391a2-dc6b-46cc-8afc-fd00187e618bTue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000HistoryMythsA man and his spot. Sounds like something from a sitcom. This is the story of the ultimate ‘that’s my spot’, the history and possible reasons behind the curse....⁠⁠Click Here for a full list of resources, information sources and credits.⁠⁠
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]]>923true110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cursed-objects-the-conjured-chest--72485934⁠⁠Click Here for a full list of resources, information sourcues and credits.⁠⁠
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