Raconteur - History & Mythology

Author: Raconteur Language: English Episodes: 44

History

Bringing to life the greatest stories from history and mythology through vivid storytelling to both entertain and educate. New stories released weekly. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w

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The Binding of Fenrir - Monster Wolf of Norse Mythology. Great Stories from History & Mythology

August 21, 2020

Duration: 3:05

Fenrir, the legendary wolf of Norse mythology. The most feared child of Loki, this monster wolf plays an important role in Norse mythology. The binding of Fenrir tells the story of his early years and the terror he insti…

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Ching Shih - Chinese Pirate Queen. Great Stories from History & Mythology

August 14, 2020

Duration: 5:13

Ching Shih was a renowned pirate Queen of Chinese history. She ascended from a life of prostitution to become a legend and quite possibly the most powerful pirate lord to ever live. Ching Shih commanded the vast Red Flag…

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Apollo and Daphne - Greek Mythology Unrequited Love. Great Stories from History & Mythology

August 7, 2020

Duration: 3:09

Apollo and Daphne. An unorthodox love story from Greek Mythology that tells of the unrequited love of the Greek God Apollo for the beautiful river nymph Daphne. This myth has had a long-lasting impact on both Greek mytho…

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Skanderbeg - Legendary Albanian General. Great Stories from History & Mythology

August 1, 2020

Duration: 6:26

Skanderbeg, you may not know the name, but you need to know the story. One of the greatest generals to ever live, this mighty Albanian commander inspired a nation on its knees to resist an overwhelming enemy, to fight ba…

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Ma'at Goddess of Truth & Justice from Egyptian Mythology. Great Stories from History & Mythology

July 24, 2020

Duration: 3:29

Ma'at Goddess of Truth & Justice from Egyptian Mythology is a fascinating member of the Egyptian Pantheon. She is a rare case in Egyptian mythology in that she was both a person and an idea. As Ma’at played the strange h…

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Icarus & Daedalus - The Boy Who Flew Too Close To The Sun. Great Stories from History & Mythology

July 18, 2020

Duration: 5:13

Icarus and Daedalus - The Boy Who Flew Too Close To The Sun. A classic tale from Greek Mythology of a loving father and tragic son that asks us a question of ourselves - How far would you go to touch the sun? Here at Rac…

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Cleopatra VII - Queen of the Nile. Great Stories from History & Mythology

July 11, 2020

Duration: 13:04

Who was Cleopatra? Cleopatra VII Queen of the Nile, Last Pharaoh of Egypt and quite possibly the most famous woman to have ever lived. Explore the life of this renowned queen from her rise to power, relationship with Jul…

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Eros (Cupid) & Psyche - The Original Love Story. Great Stories from History & Mythology

July 11, 2020

Duration: 12:27

Eros (AKA Cupid) and Psyche are one of the most famous couples from Greek Mythology. Relive the amazing love story of Eros the God of Love and Psyche the most beautiful woman on earth. Will the cruel jealousy of Aphrodit…

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Captain Kidd - The Accidental Pirate. Great Stories from History & Mythology

July 11, 2020

Duration: 15:41

Captain Kidd was one of the great real pirates of history. Scottish born William Kidd lived a remarkable life, but was he a true pirate? Known as the accidental pirate, this fascinating man nonetheless ticked many of the…

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Osiris and Isis - Egyptian Mythology. Great Stories from History & Mythology

July 11, 2020

Duration: 12:45

The fascinating story of the Egyptian God Osiris, Lord of the Dead and the Goddess Isis. A myth that shows the jealousy, anger and love of the ancient Egyptian Gods. Who was Osiris and how did his downfall from Lord of t…

Raconteur - History &amp; Mythology

Raconteur - History & Mythology