A Little History Podcast

The third and final installment of the Epic of Mwindo is here! Join Patrick and Matthew for the Season 2 finale, as we wrap up the increasingly vivid and amazing tale of Mwindo's journey in search of his father. We've got more underworld shenanigans, some whistle-blowing deities, a strangely described pig, and, of course, a 7 headed dragon! All this, and much more, in part 3 of the Epic of Mwindo.   

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A Little Cloak and Jammy Podcast Quartet is back!

The Film in our sights this time? Exodus: Gods & Kings. The 2014 biblical epic directed by Ridley Scott, with Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton in the leading roles. Join Will, Jamie, and both Patricks, as they discuss their likes, dislikes, and general shit talking...With plenty of rage quits from Patrick (ALH). 

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We return to Africa for a continuation of The Epic of Mwindo. Join Patrick and Matthew as they take you through the next leg of Mwindo's travels to find his elusive father, Shemwindo. A hilarious game of cat and mouse across the land and, eventually, extending all the way to the underworld.

We've got a percussion standoff, nosey sparrow, lightning nukes, a Dan Carlan impression, and plenty of banana beer to get you through the day....

In this bonus episode Patrick sits down with Gabriel Garcia (The Wandering Quill/ The Wandering Scribe), in the Historians Lounge. Patrick had the pleasure of discussing coinage in the early Successor Period and the insight it offers. That juicy time following the premature death of Alexander The Great which left an empire divided.

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The final story of Season 2 is upon us. And in true A Little History style, its an epic. We're heading to the wonderful world of African Mythology for this finale. Join Patrick and Matthew for the first of three installments of The Epic of Mwindo. A story with so much going on that it had to be made into a three parter!

We've got a a bloke with seven wives, Snake-people intrigue, a gossipy cricket , and a moon-walking baby.

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It has been a bit of wait but Part 2 is finally here! Bellerophon and his horsey-pale, Pegasus, have defeated the Chimera, be it with a lot of help. But their story is not done yet...Obviously. There is much more to cover for our heroes in this tragic tale. We've got a quest dispensing king, aerial artillery, a mass flashing event, and much more as well.

Patrick is joined once again by Emily Bourdon & Madi Gervais from Spill th...

Patrick was honored to appearing The Wandering Quill/ The Wandering Scribe's show, hosted by the lovely Gabriel Garcia for a historian interview on 16th April.

The audio of the interview is up but if you would like to catch the video, hit up the link below for the YouTube recording as well as Gabriel's full catalogue of interviews.

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We’re headed back to the wonderful world of Greek Mythology. Join us as Patrick hosts special guests, Emily Bourdon & Madi Gervais from Spill the Mead, and tells one of the oldest hero stories in the Greek world…The Tragedy of Bellerophon.

Come along as we dive into this rollercoaster of a tale. We’ve got battlefield backstories, redemption feasting, 9 day parties, and a hot mess of a creature.

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We're back for the second half of Season 2! Patrick has been able to set aside his extra parental duties (for a little while) to chat with the delightful Jamie Graham, host of the Jammy History podcast.

Join us for a A Little History Podcast first, as we delve into the fantastic world of Norse mythology. Laugh along as we jump into the story of Loki and the Treasures of The Gods. A story of drunken shenanigans, deceit, some unnec...

Patrick joins with fellow podcasters, Will Davis-Coleman & Patrick Courtney (Cloak & Dagger Podcast), and Jamie Graham (The Jammy History Podcast) for another movie review. The movie in our sights this time...the 2016 blockbuster, Gods of Egypt.

Join the "Little Cloak & Jam" crew as we talk mythology, bad (and pretty good) CGI, an incredibly forgiving sphinx, and much more. Oh, and the bane of Patrick's (ALH) life...the insuffera...

In this episode we're are headed back to Japan for the story of Amewakahiko...Or more accurately, his wife. 

Join Patrick and special quest Elliot Gates (Anthology of Heroes Podcast) as they discuss the quest of a favorite daughter to find her husband. We have a ridiculous snake request, two bitchy sisters, and challenges issued by a sneaky Oni. All this and more in the Tale of Amewakahiko

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In this episode we conclude the story of Perseus and his run in with Medusa. Join Patrick and Andrea as we bring to an end the quest to retrieve the head of the dreaded gorgon. There's some extremely helpful gods and goddesses, creepy old women, uncle 'bad touch', and much more to cover in the conclusion of one of Greece's oldest tales.

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In this bonus episode Patrick joins forces with fellow podcasters, Will Davis-Coleman & Patrick Courtney (Cloak & Dagger Podcast), and new guest Jamie Graham (The Jammy History Podcast) as they get stuck into the 2011 blockbuster film, Immortals.

Starring Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, Luke Edwards and the great John Hurt, join us as we pick apart this (not so great) flick.

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We're heading back to Greece in one of the oldest tales in Greek Mythology. Join Patrick ad Andrea as they discuss the story of the hero Perseus and his run in with Medusa. We've got another candidate for father of the year, a queen of raw deals, and a young man favored by the gods though at a party out of his budget. Part 1 of Perseus and Medusa is here!

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Join Patrick this episode for a bit of a mini treat. One of the stories of Maui, the legendary hero of various Pacific Island myths.

This first installment has our hero and his four brothers try to slow the very sun itself, Tamanuiterā, who is moving too quickly and leaving Maui to eat his dinner in the dark.

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Join Patrick and Matthew as they wrap up the story of Zahhak the Demon King. Things don't look great under Zahhak's rule and the people cry out for salvation. Tune in for a couple of half-heroes, a techno-colored cow, and a blacksmith with a bone to pick. All that and more in part 2 of Zahhak the Demon King.

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Join your host, Patrick and his various guests, as they continue their journey through the world of Mythology and Folklore in this second season of “A Mythology Apology!”

Recorded just before the Xmas break, this episode has Patrick and his brother Matthew diving into a tale from the mythology of Iran. The story of Zahhak The Demon King, included within the “Shahnameh,” the Iranian epic composed by Abolqasem Ferdowsi.

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Its time for a bonus episode! Patrick's taking a break and handing the reins over for this one. We have Will Davis-Colman and Patrick Courtney from the Cloak and Dagger Podcast coming in to tell Patrick (our Patrick) a story of an assassination (kinda) from Greek mythology. Kick back for this extended episode discussing the abduction of the goddess Persephone by her creepy uncle, Hades.

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