Best Ladies Of Valhalla Podcasts (2025)

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The Origins of Scotland Yard 41:43

4d ago41:43

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Assassin's Creed Syndicate recreates Scotlland Yard, the famous home of the Metropolitan Police Force, and lets players explore its overcrowded nooks and crannies. Today we return to Matt Lewis and Dr Jonah Miller as they put a magnifying lens to the history of both Scotland Yard as a place, and on the policemen and detectives that worked within it…

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Skate Wizards - Axe of the Dwarven Lords Finale 36:29

8d ago36:29

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By This American Dice

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Crystal Palace and the Great Exhibition 43:16

11d ago43:16

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Assassin’s Creed Syndicate takes players to Victorian London. This was an age of massive social change through technological innovation and cultural exchange, as the industrialised British Empire extended around the world. Perhaps the greatest symbol of Britain’s power and influence at this time was the Great Exhibition and its iconic venue, the Cr…

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Skate Wizards - Axe of the Dwarven Lords Part 3 - The Hyped Animated Shadow Moon Boot 39:23

15d ago39:23

39:23

By This American Dice

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The Age of Invention: The Beginning of the Modern World? 55:58

18d ago55:58

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Assassin's Creed Syndicate incorporates technology into its gameplay and story more than any other game in the series. Its setting in Victorian London represents the culmination of a remarkable period of British history known as the Age of Invention. Or does it? Did the Age really end, and are we still living in it? To help Matt Lewis get to grips …

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Skate Wizards - Axe of the Dwarven Lords Part 2 - Totally Magmanimous 44:19

22d ago44:19

44:19

By This American Dice

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The Heart of the Sikh Empire: Amritsar Summer Palace: 37:23

25d ago37:23

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles India begins in the glorious Amritsar Summer Palace, and allows players to climb, jump and fight over its rooftops against the spectacular backdrop of the capital of the Sikh Empire. The Palace was the brainchild of Ranjit Singh. To help conjure the experience of visiting the Summer Palace, and to understand its wider si…

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Skate Wizards - Axe of the Dwarven Lords Part 1 - Choppin at the Bit 46:16

29d ago46:16

46:16

By This American Dice

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The Anglo-Sikh Wars 54:16

1M ago54:16

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Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India puts players in the heart of the Sikh Empire in 1841, at a time when only the Sikh Empire remained unconquered by the British. Perhaps inevitably, this decade witnessed the bloody Anglo-Sikh Wars. These conflicts would ultimately determine the fate of British power in India, and by extension, the power of Britain …

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Skate Wizards - Horn of Valhalla Part 2 - NOW! That's What Bugbears Call Music! 1:04:11

1M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

By This American Dice

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Ranjit Singh: India’s Sikh Warrior King 51:13

1M ago51:13

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Of the many empires that have risen and fallen throughout history, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India draws our attention to one of the mightiest and most short-lived: the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. One man is considered essential to the Empire's formation and success: Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a self-taught, one-eyed warrior who commanded…

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Skate Wizards - Horn of Valhalla Part 1 - One Hell of a Churro 1:18:53

1M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

By This American Dice

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Samurai & Shinobi: Assassin's Creed Shadows Review 33:34

1M ago33:34

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5. Assassin's Creed Shadows Review Assassin's Creed Shadows is now available to play! Matt Lewis had advanced access to the new game and stepped into the shoes of a samurai and shinobi in medieval Japan, armed with the knowledge he's gained about Japan's legendary warriors from this special series. He's joined by historian and video game narrative …

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Azuchi Castle: The Ultimate Fortress 46:19

2M ago46:19

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Assassin's Creed Shadows gives us the chance to explore the places where history occurred. One such place is recreated in remarkable detail: Azuchi Castle. Built by Oda Nobunaga as his ultimate stronghold, not only was its site of huge strategic significance, but it revolutionised Japanese castle-building and lent its name to a new era of Japanese …

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Skate Wizards - The Ramp Up 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

By This American Dice

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How Did Samurai And Shinobi Fight Battles In Medieval Japan? 43:23

2M ago43:23

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Chasing Shadows 4. Warfare Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to experience history as two icons of medieval Japan: samurai and shinobi (known today as ninja). In this special series, Matt Lewis and Professor Eric Rath from the University of Kansas take an in-depth look at how these legendary warriors lived and answer the question, w…

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Lady Nene: Female Samurai? 32:42

2M ago32:42

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Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces us to some of Japan's mightiest historical leaders. Yet, "beside every great man is an ever greater woman". One of the women behind the great unifiers of this era was Lady Nene. Wife of Toyotomi HIdeyoshi, one of the highest-ranking men in Sengoku Japan, she arguably wielded as much political sway as her husband……

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Lasers & Feelings Ep 2 (Classic) 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Zorgon the Conqueror is about to tear a hole in reality…luckily, the crew of the Raptor is here to stop them. Mama Mia it’s a spicy episode! A dangerously unqualified engineer, a hot-shot soldier who wants to be captain, and an intrepid envoy looking for another taste of fame. The crew of the Raptor is about to get one hell of a mission. Are they g…

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Swords And Throwing Stars: What Weapons Did Samurai and Shinobi Use? 36:24

2M ago36:24

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Chasing Shadows 3. Weapons Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to experience history as two icons of medieval Japan: samurai and shinobi (known today as ninja). In this special series, Matt Lewis and Professor Eric Rath from the University of Kansas take an in-depth look at how these legendary warriors lived and answer the question, w…

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Samurai vs Guns: The Battle of Nagashino 56:41

2M ago56:41

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Assassin's Creed Shadows transports players to a formative period in Japanese history - the Sengoku era, when warlords vied for control of Japan, and new technology changed samurai warfare forever: the introduction of matchlock guns. Nate Ledbetter joins Matt Lewis to recount the events of the celebrated Battle of Nagashino - and to present a new p…

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Lasers & Feelings Ep 1 (Classic)

2M ago

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A dangerously unqualified engineer, a hot-shot soldier who wants to be captain, and an intrepid envoy looking for another taste of fame. The crew of the Raptor is about to get one hell of a mission. Are they gloopy enough to ride all the way to flavor town? Join our crew: Carl as Lucky Lenny the dangerous engineer Leigh as Rip Hackman the hot-shot …

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Samurai or Shinobi: Who Really Ruled Medieval Japan? 30:26

2M ago30:26

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Chasing Shadows 2. Politics Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to experience history as two icons of medieval Japan: samurai and shinobi (known today as ninja). In this special series, Matt Lewis and Professor Eric Rath from the University of Kansas take an in-depth look at how these legendary warriors lived and answer the question, …

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Mount Hiei: Home of Japan's Warrior Monks 37:40

2M ago37:40

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Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to visit the imperial capital of medieval Japan. But today, we're heading to a mountain lying just northeast of the capital: Mount Hiei, a sacred site that was protected by a powerful army of warrior monks. Dr Chris Harding, Senior Lecturer in Asian History from the University of Edinburgh, returns …

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Lady Blackbird Ep 2 (Classic) 1:24

2M ago1:24

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Can Lady Blackbird and the crew of the Owl manage to reunite with the Pirate King Uriah Flint now that they are free from the hold of the Imperial Cruiser the Hand of Sorrow. Lady Blackbird is: Jacob as Lady Blackbird David as Capt. Cyrus Vance Marisa as Kale Arkam Eduardo as Naomi Bishop and Austin as Snargle…and the Game Master Lady Blackbird is …

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What Was Life Like As A Samurai And Shinobi In Medieval Japan? 36:34

2M ago36:34

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Chasing Shadows 1. Culture Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to experience history as two icons of medieval Japan: samurai and shinobi (known today as ninja). In this special series, Matt Lewis and Professor Eric Rath from the University of Kansas take an in-depth look at how these legendary warriors lived and answer the question, w…

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Hattori Hanzo: The Demon Samurai 41:32

2M ago41:32

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In the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the legendary Hattori Hanzo embodies both samurai and shinobi warriors, and earned himself the nicknam "The Demon". How did Hanzo reach such legendary status? And what does his story tell us about the loyalties of samurai and shinobi in Sengoku Japan? Joining Matt Lewis to answer these questions and more ar…

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Lady Blackbird Ep 1 (Classic) 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

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Lady Blackbird is on the run from an arranged marriage to Count Carlowe. She hired a smuggler skyship to take her to her true love, the pirate king Uriah Flint. however—Just before reaching the halfway point of Haven, The Owl was pursued and captured by the Imperial cruiser Hand of Sorrow, under charges of flying a false flag. how will lady blackbi…

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The Reign of Terror: Not Just The Guillotine 54:02

3M ago54:02

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Assassin’s Creed Unity puts players right into the Parisian streets where the bloody events of the Reign of Terror occurred, and gives us the chance to see the gruesome guillotine up close. But were public executions all there was to the Terror? How did such a notorious period come about? And what lessons can we learn from it today? To answer these…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 9 - Finale (Classic) 1:24:39

3M ago1:24:39

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The exciting finale. Face to face with a dragon and a Sorceress bent on revenge, can our heroes stop the Round Earthers? The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. The enemy vanquished, peace shall reign as it had for centuries prior. Amid the parades of victorious soldiers ret…

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Maximilien Robespierre: A Moral Terror 49:54

3M ago49:54

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Assassin’s Creed Unity allows us to confront one of the most controversial men in history: Maximillien Robespierre. What made him such a successful leader, yet so despised by his followers? To get a better understanding of the man behind so much death, Matt Lewis speaks to Dr Ruth Scurr from the University of Cambridge, author of Fatal Purity: Robe…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 8 (Classic)

3M ago

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Kobalds, Stew, and Zealots. What a wacky world. The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. The enemy vanquished, peace shall reign as it had for centuries prior. Amid the parades of victorious soldiers returning home after the long conflict the lord of the last major city at th…

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Notre Dame: Surviving the Fire of History 46:33

3M ago46:33

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Notre Dame is arguably the world’s most famous cathedral and has watched over the Parisian skyline since its construction in the Middle Ages. But we are lucky that it remains standing at all. Dr Emma Wells joins Matt Lewis to reveal how Notre Dame acquired this symbolic status. How was it built? And how did the French Revolution nearly destroy it? …

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 7 (Classic) 1:07:21

3M ago1:07:21

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Piss Piss Bang Bang….I mean, follow your dreams kids….sorry, I am a bit drunk at this 5th grade graduation. Who wants to see heroes fight guards who are pissing? Go for it. The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. The enemy vanquished, peace shall reign as it had for centurie…

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Suleiman the Magnificent 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

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Assassin’s Creed Revelations lets us meet a young Suleiman before he became Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and long before he became “the Magnificent”. Matt Lewis is joined by Prof. Giancarlo Cassale to explain how Suleiman earned his epithet, and how the game’s presentation of him compares to reality. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 6 (Classic)

4M ago

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On the run from the great chittering hordes of claw and calamity, can our heroes solve a puzzle that no magic or brute force can overcome? Plus, the Dirks have a serious question to answer…and yes its both existential and erotic. The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. The e…

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Topkapi Palace: The Heart of the Ottoman Empire 52:09

4M ago52:09

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Associate Professor Nilay Özlü from Istanbul Technical University joins Matt Lewis to help him understand the Ottoman's most significant mark on the landscape of Istanbul, that players can freely explore in Assassin's Creed Revelations: Topkapi Palace. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt Lewis Edit…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 5 (Classic) 55:21

4M ago55:21

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Down in the catacombs our brave heroes face swarming hordes of ferocious fecundate foes. Plus, how many dirks is too many, and is Rosco’s Achilles heal his vanity…I hope not. The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. The enemy vanquished, peace shall reign as it had for centur…

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Hagia Sophia: Where Worlds Collide 42:31

4M ago42:31

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The Hagia Sophia is a landmark that has stood for 1500 years, and that players can clamber all over in Assassin’s Creed Revelations. It is remarkable not only for its longevity, but also for its blending of multiple cultures: their art, architecture, languages and faiths. To unpack this complex history, Matt Lewis is joined by Emily Neumeier, Assis…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 4 (Classic) 59:27

4M ago59:27

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Having made it through the dark forest with the help of some dark and puzzling magic, our heroes find themselves before two ancient doorways…which one will lead them to their final confrontation with the rebels, and which will lead to certain doom. Also, there’s more poop play than you would normally think. The Great War has ended. The terror and t…

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The Fall of Constantinople 45:05

4M ago45:05

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Assassin's Creed Revelations transports us to Constantinople, only a couple of generations after its conquest by the Ottoman Empire. It is one of history’s defining events, turning the city into the bridge between Christian West and Islamic East. Dr Gemma Masson gives Matt Lewis an overview of the events of the conquest and the impact it had on bot…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep3 (Classic) 53:38

4M ago53:38

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Confronted by a powerful magical force, our heroes must keep their wits about them to find their way out of the Dark Forest and arrive one step closer to the Round Earth fortress. The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. The enemy vanquished, peace shall reign as it had for c…

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Vikings in Medieval Baghdad 41:11

4M ago41:11

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In the ninth century, the Vikings earned a fearsome reputation along the coasts of western Europe. But they also travelled eastwards and reached Constantinople, the Caspian Sea and even Baghdad, the bustling heart of the mighty Islamic Abbasid Empire. Matt Lewis is joined by Dr. Cat Jarman to explore why Viking raiders traded the frozen hinterlands…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 2 (Classic) 59:56

4M ago59:56

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What happens when our four heroes are beset by giant creatures that have abandoned the civility of man and embraced darkness and destruction? Plus, what does pendulous mean? The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. The enemy vanquished, peace shall reign as it had for centuri…

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The Mongol Invasions of Ming China 45:27

5M ago45:27

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In Assassin's Creed Chronicles China, players foil a plot by Altan Khan to invade Ming China with his Mongol army. But who was Altan Khan, and how successful were the Mongols in crossing the Great Wall of China? To answer these questions and more, Matt Lewis is joined by Nic Morton, Associate Professor at Nottingham Trent University and author of T…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 1 (Classic) 51:03

5M ago51:03

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The war is over, but there’s one more battle to be fought. Join four brave adventurers on their quest to stamp out the last vestige of an insane cult that view the earth as round. The Great War has ended. The terror and torment that touched the lives of nearly everyone in the land have ceased. The enemy vanquished, peace shall reign as it had for c…

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The Eight Tigers: Imperial Eunuchs 47:24

5M ago47:24

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The infamous eunuchs of the Ming imperial court are the primary villains of Assassin’s Creed Chronicles China. The Eight Tigers were a real threat to the power of the Ming dynasty, but were they as villainous as their reputation suggests? Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Che Huang to help him learn more about the Eight Tigers, and imperial eunuchs in gen…

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Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Trailer (Classic) 1:58

5M ago1:58

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Their crazy theories started a war….a war that’s officially over. But there’s one last battle to be fought before peace can return to the land. Four brave heroes must stop the Round-Earthers. With a bonus competition for you to guess which episode I edited while drunk.By This American Dice

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The Great Wall of China 50:56

5M ago50:56

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The Great Wall of China is both older and newer than you might think, with mysteries and controversies buried in its foundations. To help shed a light on the complex history of this iconic monument, Matt Lewis is joined by historian and travel guide Dr Jeremiah Jenne, co-host of the podcast Barbarians at the Gate. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft pod…

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Fumble-Buffy the Vampire Slayer: CondoCon Ep 2 54:10

5M ago54:10

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This mysterious organization is not fooling around. Our four strangers are trapped and they are surrounded by dead bodies. Four strangers find themselves put to the test by the organization of Watchers. Can they become the new generation that guides the Slayers? Cast: Troy as Bosephus Beau Brandywine Eddie as Xander Quinn Jared as Corporal Mason Ke…

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The Pazzi Conspiracy 47:36

5M ago47:36

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At its height in the 15th century, Florence was ruled by the renowned Medici family renowned for their banking nous and towering intellect - the Medici. But in 1478, a conspiracy was concocted, supported by Pope Sixtus IV, that aimed to extinguish the Medici line. Matt Lewis asks Professor Catherine Fletcher to tell the story of how the Pazzi Consp…

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