On this episode, we will discuss the tragedy of the Medusa, a woman cursed by Athena, or simply born to be, a Gorgon. This mythological creature was the scourge of ancient Greece, turning men to stone and being hunted by numerous heroes until being slain by Perseus. We will also discuss the Medusa in modern culture. There are a few hints of sexual assault in this episode, so, trigger warning for that.

Episode 33: Venomous Women

History, the story of us, is something that's often discussed but is sometimes misunderstood. From the charging of Normandy, to the Fall of Rome, everyone is aware of these life changing events from years past. But what of forgotten leaders who watched cities burn, or century long wars over a bucket? What about the strange history?

In this podcast, we discuss the parts of history that you might not have heard about in school; from knights of the skies to bridges and encounters with the unknown, join us as we discuss the strange, weird things, that make us, us.

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History, the story of us, is something that's often discussed but is sometimes misunderstood. From the charging of Normandy, to the Fall of Rome, everyone is aware of these life changing events from years past. But what of forgotten leaders who watched cities burn, or century long wars over a bucket? What about the strange history? In this podcast, we discuss the parts of history that you might not have heard about in school; from knights of the skies to bridges and encounters with the unknown, join us as we discuss the strange, weird things, that make us, us.

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Episode 33: Venomous Women

Episode 33: Venomous Women