OFH Throwback - Episode #50 - Was There a Real Robin Hood? (Part II)

OFH Throwback - Episode #50 - Was There a Real Robin Hood? (Part II)

Author: PodcastOne September 2, 2025 Duration: 56:54
In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you to the conclusion of this fan-favorite season 3 series. Almost as long as people have been telling stories about Robin Hood, historians have been trying to find the real person who inspired the legend. Over the centuries dozens of researchers have cooked up elaborate theories in an attempt to locate the man who became the myth. Were any of them successful in finding a “real” Robin Hood? Tune-in and find out how piggy-back-rides, dog-summoners, and fake family trees all play a role in the story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Duration: 1:15:24
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