A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 13 days 15 hours 58 minutes
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290: Māori Science Fiction and Being Joyously Weird (with Sascha Stronach)
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289: Hestia
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