As Zach and Brian prepare to step away from Ancient History, we've edited together our winning stories to help listeners keep track of how we've changed history. Featuring special guests Kira MagCalen, Jason Wardell, and Jose Macall.

The wonderful Janae Burris joins us this episode as we discuss Empress Wu Zetian! Zach pitches some cannibal spec scripts and establishes criteria for what makes a cute kitten, Janae advocates for silver foxes and writes a luxurious menu, and Brian coins a phrase.

The wonderful Janae Burris joins us this episode as we discuss Empress Wu Zetian! Zach pitches some cannibal spec scripts and establishes criteria for what makes a cute kitten, Janae advocates for silver foxes and writes a luxurious menu, and Brian coins a phrase.

The wonderful Daniel Reskin joins us for our final Halloween Spooktacular of the year! We discuss the Colorado cannibal, Alferd Packer.

It's the second episode of our Halloween Spooktacular! Sammi Campbell joins us (you can get her awesome newsletter "Highly Illogical" at tinyletter.com/spockgrrl) and we discuss the Salem Witch Trials. Zach shows impressive restraint when it comes to impressions, Sammi casts doubt on some evidence, and Brian scrapes the bottom of his football knowledge barrel.

It's our first spooktacular Halloween episode! Michael Karlik joins us as we discuss the Mad Monk, the Svengali of Swat, the Great Bearded One, Rasputin! Michael discusses the life of an academic, Zach hits the pun sweet spot, and Brian buries the lede.

Mike Hammock joins us to discuss Hannibal (non-cannibal version, spoiler alert). Zach shows off an impressive knowledge of "Bring it On," Mike challenges us to a game of Trumpet, Elephant, Infantry, and Brian is wearing his sassypants.

Jose Macall joins us for our discussion of Julius Caesar, and maybe our most nonsense-filled episode yet! We did it! Zach tells us when it's appropriate to touch a horse, Jose gives the majority of mummies a bad rap, and Brian teaches etiquette for a Celiac-friendly cannibal buffet.

The elusive Jason Wardell joins us for our discussion of Cleopatra. Three men offering their take on one of the most prominent female figures in the ancient world? NEVER BEEN DONE! Meanwhile, Zach warms up for pilot season, Jason shows his knowledge of Egyptian funeral customs, and Brian is clearly thinking of pizza.

Steve Vanderploeg is our guest as we discuss Caligula without once mentioning Game of Thrones. Zach blurs the line between cinema and Cinemax, Steve opens up the family cookbook, and Brian makes a consequential choice.