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He fought Richard the Lionheart, survived King John, and saved a kingdom at age 70. William Marshal’s life was pure cinema — and it’s time for the finale. Our new episode, "The Greatest Knight", is out now: showswhatyouknow.com/william-mars... 🎙️ #history #historypodcast #williammarshal #medieval
June 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🏰 He survived being a child hostage.
🐎 He defeated 500 knights in tournament.
👑 He served five kings.

William Marshal’s life is too cinematic not to tell. Part 1 of our special on his life – and on the Angevin Empire he upheld – is out now: showswhatyouknow.com/william-mars...

#HistoryPodcast
May 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today we're releasing part 2 of our podcast on #BrianBoru and medieval Ireland! Listen on our website showswhatyouknow.com/the-battle-o... or your podcatcher! (Part 1: showswhatyouknow.com/the-rise-of-...)

#IrishHistory #MedievalHistory #HistoryPodcast #VikingHistory #BattleOfClontarf
April 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”

The three spirits:
December 26, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Paris Geller would love our Mel Gibson episodes. #GilmoreGirls #History #HistoryPodcast
December 23, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Now you wouldn’t name a pub after just any old King 👑 would you?

Find out if Brian Boru really was a ruthless political animal who vanquished the Vikings in this two part special as we discuss Ireland’s famous Ardrí (and Imperator Scotorum no less!) ⚔️
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September 14, 2024 at 5:52 AM
NEW EPISODE: showswhatyouknow.com/napoleon-1/ Before we finish up season 4 we're doing a 3-part series on Napoleon, using Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" as a jumping off point. This first episode covers the state of France in the late 1700s and Napoleon's meteoric rise. Also we shit on Ridley Scott.
April 12, 2024 at 10:48 AM
NEW EPISODE! You’ve heard of Robin Hood and his merry men, you’ve probably even heard the name "Richard the Lionheart". But did any of this really happen? Was a Cult-leading satanist Sheriff really in charge of England? Join us to find out: showswhatyouknow.com/robin-hood-pri…#historyry
April 1, 2024 at 7:40 PM
NEW EPISODE! Via Spike Lee's gripping direction and Denzel Washington's stellar performance in Malcolm X (1992), we delve into the complexities of race, identity, and activism in 20th Century America ✊🏿 Who better to cover this topic than three white men, am I right? 😅 showswhatyouknow.com/malcolm-x/
March 14, 2024 at 10:45 PM
While the film King Arthur (2004) has very little to do with actual history, it allows us to dive into the foundations of the Arthurian myth, exploring Roman conquests, Hadrian's Wall, and the fall of Roman Britain. Check out our new episode to find out if this King Arthur guy was real after all!
March 1, 2024 at 9:46 AM
We've now released THE RASPUTIN SPECIAL in which we journey from Grigori Rasputin's humble beginnings to his pivotal role in the fall of the Romanov dynasty. Was he a villain, a saint, or something entirely different? Find out today at www.patreon.com/posts/rasput...
February 21, 2024 at 9:37 PM
🎬 Our PATREON'S CHOICE for Season 4 is here! Join us as we explore the animated gem Anastasia and unravel the turbulent history of the Romanov dynasty: showswhatyouknow.com/anastasia-19... Hold onto your tiaras, it's going to be a royal ride! 🏰 #Anastasia #HistoryPodcast
February 15, 2024 at 5:19 PM
From battles to betrayals, our latest Patreon episode delves into the captivating world of mercenary armies! Discover the trials and triumphs of The Ten Thousand, the splendor of the Swiss Guard, and the bold maneuvers of the Catalan Grand Company! patreon.com/posts/98318845
February 12, 2024 at 1:10 PM
💣 Get ready for an explosive adventure! Hear the untold story of Heinrich Schliemann, the amateur archaeologist who rocked the world with his unconventional methods and his "discovery of Troy". 30 min of this episode is free on the main feed, the rest on Patreon! showswhatyouknow.com/the-discover...
February 9, 2024 at 8:51 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT! Did the Trojan War really happen? Was there even a Troy? WHAT ABOUT THE WOODEN HORSE? 🐴 Tune in to uncover the historical truth behind the legend. 🗡️ (Spoiler alert: Once again, Orlando Bloom wasn't actually there.)

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February 1, 2024 at 2:46 PM