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Every week we take two legends in history, investigate what brought them to the public eye, and look at the sources that can verify, or disprove their existence. Our topics range from biographies of l... more
FAQs about The Legendary Tales:How many episodes does The Legendary Tales have?The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.
July 29, 2020The Great Train Robbery (UK) and Art Heists (France and Italy)Adam (phoning in from the South of France) talks about a very famous British criminal and fugitive who evaded capture for 35 years. Isadora looks at two notorious art thieves - one who steals for the love of art, and one for the love of the game....more1h 5minPlay
July 21, 2020Unicorns (Europe) and Dragons (Europe)Isadora takes on the Unicorn - which grew out of the myths of India, and Adam gets to talk Pliny the Elder (again) when he tells his stories of Dragons. Plus they both give you advice on spells, and cooking these mythical beasts. ...more1h 14minPlay
July 14, 2020The Flying Dutchman (Holland) and The Headless Horseman (Ireland, USA, England)Adam learns about the Golden Age of the Dutch East India Trading Company, and the scientific explanation for ghost ships. Isadora travels around the world learning about a variety of headless horseman stories....more1h 9minPlay
July 13, 2020Unlucky 13In celebration of Friday the 13th Isadora and Adam released their 13th episode, so they have done their first minisode on why 13 is a number millions of people fear....more10minPlay
July 07, 2020Howard Hughes (USA) and The Hindenburg (USA and Germany)Isadora investigates the tragic life of Howard Hughes and finds an admirable man. Adam looks at airships and blimps, including The Hindenburg disaster. And we both root for the return of blimps as a mode of transportation....more1h 24minPlay
July 01, 2020Amelia Earhart (USA) and Princess Diana (UK)Adam looks at the theory behind the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, as well as the fabulous aviation history she left behind. Isadora teaches Adam (who was only 3 years old in 1997) about why Diana, Princess of Wales has such a legacy and why her death has created one of the biggest conspiracy theories in modern history. ...more1h 22minPlay
June 22, 2020Atlantis (Greek), and Sea Serpents (Global)Isadora looks at how Plato's writings have made their way into modern legends, while Adam tackles one of his biggest fears, the Ocean, as he looks at how most sea monster sightings are really just the elusive Oarfish. ...more1h 8minPlay
June 14, 2020Shinigami (Japanese), Duppies and Folklore (Jamaican)Adam explains how the Japanese Shinigami and the Grim Reaper are not the same thing. And also explains the premise of one of his favourite anime Death Note. While Isadora gives you a whole load of practical advice on dealing with ghosts, luck and moving house within the Obeah spirituality. Specifically she looks at the Rolling Calf, the Golden Table, and how almost all spirits can be stopped by salt. ...more1h 8minPlay
June 07, 2020Exhibition Halls of Australia (Sydney, and Melbourne) and The Athens Lunatic Asylum (Ohio, USA)Isadora talks about two buildings in Australia, one still standing, and one which burnt in the 1800s, that highlight the competition between Sydney and Melbourne to be 'the' international city of Australia in the 1800's. Adam discusses a local legend of a building he has actually visited, and still remembers how much it made his skin crawl....more1h 28minPlay
May 29, 2020Joan of Arc (France) and DB Cooper (USA)Isadora looks at how Joan of Arc was a mysterious tale built up around a very real, and troubled young girl. She investigates her cross-dressing, prophecies and how her lack of literacy could have contributed to her death. Adam takes on a fun tale of DB Cooper, who jumped out of a plane with a bunch of cash. There are a few suspects, but could DNA testing be the key to the mystery. ...more1h 33minPlay
FAQs about The Legendary Tales:How many episodes does The Legendary Tales have?The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.