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The Story of Santa Claus Dec 14, 2024

Ho ho ho! In this festive special, we open up our sack of gifts to give you the story of Santa Claus, from the story of Saint Nicholas of Myra, through to Germanic traditions around Christmas, and how much these influenced the jolly old man delivering presents on Christmas Eve.

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Suonatore di Liuto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music: Carol of the Bells (Celtic Version) by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Loch Ness Monster, Part 3 Sep 10, 2024

Resurfacing with part three, we continue our voyage through the history of the Loch Ness Monster, following the organisations making scientific efforts to identify Nessie, and the story of one particularly infamous Nessie Hunter.

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The Loch Ness Monster, Part 2 Sep 05, 2024

What lurks in the unfathomable depths of Loch Ness? This time we dive into the mystery of the famous monster, from mythical creatures of Scotland, to the sightings that gave birth to the legend we know today.

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The Loch Ness Monster, Part 1 Aug 10, 2024

What lurks in the unfathomable depths of Loch Ness? This time we dive into the mystery of the famous monster, from mythical creatures of Scotland, to the sightings that gave birth to the legend we know today.

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Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below:

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Pandora's Box and the Creation of Man May 18, 2024

Hey guys, it’s your girl Pandora, welcome to my latest unboxing video. Charles and Crofty join me to unpack my jar of evils, on the way learning of the creation of humanity, the trickery of Prometheus, and how the story evolved from Ancient Greece to the present day.

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The Flying Dutchman Apr 14, 2024

On our second ever solo episode, Charles takes a deep dive into the briny seas of the 18th century, to track the origins of the phantom ship of legend. Over the course of a hundred years of voyaging we'll watch the slow development of the Dutchman from merely an unfortunate vessel doomed by storms and plague, to an ill omen for all who encounter her.

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Amaterasu and the Japanese Creation Myth Jan 24, 2024

So folks, it’s been a while! On today’s episode Crofty and Charles journey to the land of the rising sun, to examine the head of the Japanese pantheon and mythical ancestress of it's Imperial family, Amaterasu. Together they examine her earliest appearances in Japanese myth, along with wider theories as to her origin and evolving significance in Japan’s culture.

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The Fairies, Part 2 Sep 08, 2023

In the second part of their examination of Fairies, Charles and Crofty tour the fairy ruins and otherworlds of both Ireland and Scotland. Here they delve too deeply into the unique fairies and pagan gods that call those nations home, and explore some of the darker sides of how fairy belief was treated in centuries past.

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The Fairies, Part 1 Aug 25, 2023

In the first episode of a two parter, Charles and Crofty run the risk of being trapped in fairy land on a quest to understand the origins of its famous denizens. Together they trace the history of these mysterious creatures throughout Britain and Ireland, examining how they evolved from elusive elves in Anglo Saxon times, to the regal fairy courts of Elizabethan literature, before finally take their iconic forms amongst the Victorian folklore craze.

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Trickster Gods of Africa and Voodoo - Bonus Episode May 28, 2023

Who's that figure standing at the crossroads? After following Anansi’s journey from Africa to the New World, today’s bonus episode sees Charles and Crofty investigate two other trickster figures who were brought from Africa to the Americas, the gods Eshu and Legba.

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Anansi the Spider May 14, 2023

Today Charles and Crofty discuss the enigmatic trickster, Anansi the Spider, tracing his origins on the fringes of West African society and religion, to his evolution into a symbol of slave defiance and rebellion in plantation Jamaica.

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Beowulf, Hero of the Old English Feb 23, 2023

On today's episode Crofty makes a triumphant return, joining Charles to wax poetic about Beowulf, the Anglo-Saxon epic rich in historical and legendary connections, and to ask if the eponymous hero was a poet’s creation, or a figure of legend himself?

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

The Bell Witch Haunting Oct 31, 2022

On an impromptu Halloween episode, Charles finds himself lost in the woods on the trail of the Bell Witch of Northern Tennessee, tracking it from the first accounts of the early 19th century, through to its fullest and spookiest of incarnations. Enjoy!

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Mesopotamian Creation Myths (w/Mythology with Mike) Oct 17, 2022

On today's episode, Charles is joined by a special guest host to take a long voyage through two thousand years of Mesopotamian History. Together they track the earliest surviving Creation myths, beginning with the fragmentary creation myths of the Sumerians, through to the Epic Creation myth of the Babylonian period, the Enūma Eliš.

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Bigfoot, Part 2 Jul 31, 2022

The search for Bigfoot continues, as Charles and Crofty discuss Patterson and Gimlin’s famous Bigfoot film, sketchy salesmen with claims of a captured sasquatch, and even attempts to identify sasquatch DNA.

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Bigfoot, Part 1 Jun 24, 2022

What’s that sound coming from the trees? Today, Charles and Crofty travel the forests and mountains of North America, hot on the trail of the elusive Sasquatch, following it from Native American legend to the mysterious Bigfoot of the 20th century.

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Perseus and Medusa Apr 25, 2022

Avert your eyes! For today Charles and Crofty bring you to the lair of Medusa, and tell of the life of Perseus, his quest to slay the Gorgon, and his subsequent adventures.

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Vampires: Before Dracula Feb 14, 2022

Sharpen your stakes and grab your crucifixes, as Charles and Crofty rise from their crypts and delve into the folklore of Vampires, to discover the origins of one of the most popular creatures of modern horror. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Osiris, Lord of the Dead Dec 14, 2021

This time, the late Charles and Crofty venture into the dark and dangerous paths of the Egyptian underworld, to encounter the Lord of the Dead, Osiris, learn of his murder and restoration, and hopefully be granted resurrection by him. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

Robin Hood Oct 17, 2021

In today’s episode, Charles and Crofty journey to merry olde Englande, and examine the origins and evolution of the world's most famous outlaw, Robin Hood. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat

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Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttp://incompetech.com/

The Wild Hunt Aug 11, 2021

This time, Charles and Crofty join the Wild Hunt, riding across the skies of Scandinavia, Germany, France and Britain, but things may not be what they first seem…

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Heracles, Part 2 May 13, 2021

In part 2 of the tale of Heracles, we follow his exploits throughout Europe and Asia to see the conclusion of his Labours, his death, and ascension to Godhood.

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Heracles, Part 1 Apr 23, 2021

This time, Charles and Crofty travel to Ancient Greece, to chronicle the early life of one of their most enduring heroes, Heracles, and the beginning of his famous labours.

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The Yōkai Encyclopedia Club - Bonus Episode Mar 05, 2021

In our first bonus mini episode, we do a short roundup of Yokai that caught our interest but didn't make it into the main episode.

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Yōkai Feb 22, 2021

This time, Charles and Crofty take a two thousand year journey through Japan, to try and understand the evolution of the mysterious Yokai, the ever changing spirits and creatures that appear throughout Japanese mythology, folklore, and popular culture.

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Spring-Heeled Jack, Part 2 Nov 17, 2020

On today's episode, Charles and Crofty delve further into the mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack, examining theories behind his appearance and how public imagination changed him from villain to antihero.

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“Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Spring-Heeled Jack, Part 1 Oct 31, 2020

On today's Halloween episode, Charles and Crofty head out on the trail of the Terror of London, Spring Heeled Jack, and investigate how the industrial revolution may have lead to fears of a phantom prowling the streets of Victorian London.

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Baba Yaga Sep 19, 2020

On today’s episode, Charles and Crofty cross the thrice-nine lands to delve into the lore of one of Slavic mythology’s most enigmatic figures, and discover that her roots run far deeper than the wicked witch of popular culture.

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“Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

King Arthur Jul 13, 2020

This month, Charles and Crofty discuss the evolution of the legend of King Arthur, recounting takes of valour, chivalry, murder, adultery, and strange women lying in ponds distributing swords.

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In the World of Dragons Jun 08, 2020

In today's episode, Charles and Crofty spend a sweltering British day getting to grips with the wider world of Dragons. Co-starring a bad internet connection, Disney musicals and dated pop culture references. Link to the study Crofty mentioned: https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... #Mythology #Dragons #Norse Patreon.com/theHistocrat Twitter.com/The_Histocrat Soundcloud.com/thehistocrat Soundcloud.com/captain-protractor Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's excellent artwork below: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazza/ https://ettoremazza.tumblr.com/ “Suonatore di Liuto” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Here be Dragons May 21, 2020

In this inaugural episode, Charles and Crofty dive into the world of Dragons, including their origins in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and far off China and Japan.

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