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Episodes
The Wild and Strange History of Santa Claus
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The real story of Santa Claus is stranger than any Christmas movie.Before he became a jolly gift giver in a red suit, he was a Turkish bishop, a Dutch...
London: Top Things to See & How to Visit Them
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab our London Guidebook here:🔔 London Guidebook, Top things to seeThe BEST London Tours mentioned in the show:🔔 Tower of London, Legends and L...
Venice: Top things to see & travel advice
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tours & guidebook mentioned: 🔔 Venice Guidebook: Top things to see & more 🔔 Best Venice Tours 🔔 Venice in a Day with Gondola Ride!!🔔...
Paris: The BEST things to see & do in 2026
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For more details on all the stops mentioned, bookmark out guidebook article: Paris, France: the City of Lights Tours Mentioned:Versailles Palace TourP...
Rome: Must-see spots & how to visit them in 2026
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rome is one of the world’s greatest cities to visit, but knowing what’s actually worth your time can make or break your trip. Bookmark the BEST gu...
How to Visit Europe: FAQ and Travel Tips
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Brandon answer the internet’s most-asked questions about traveling Europe, from when to book to what’s a total myth. For more details &am...
Ghost Stories: History That Won’t Stay Buried
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget dry history books. The most gripping tales of the past involve the people who refused to leave.....They cut off her head for killing her father...
History’s Craziest Leaders: From Popes to Psychopaths
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before tabloids or true crime podcasts, there were emperors, kings, and popes whose egos rewrote history—and whose insanity shaped it.👉 ...
Paris: Secrets of the Louvre
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hidden Fortresses, Stolen Masterpieces, and Ghostly LegendsBefore it became the world’s most visited museum, the Louvre was a fortress, a palace, an...
The Fall of Rome
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How the Eternal City Fell to the BarbariansRome was supposed to last forever. For 800 years, no enemy breached her walls—until 410 A.D., when the Vi...
Who was Louis XVI?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Locksmith King Who Lost His HeadBefore revolutions toppled monarchies, Louis XVI was the last absolute ruler of France—more interested in huntin...
Who was Louis XIV?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sun King, Megalomaniac, and Versailles BuilderBefore Napoleon or Marie Antoinette, there was Louis XIV, the Sun King, the longest-reigning monarch...
Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Genius, Bastard, TinkererBefore Elon Musk, before Steve Jobs there was Leonardo da Vinci. Painter, engineer, dissector of corpses, and full-time procr...
History of The Medici
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How One Family Shaped the RenaissanceWho were the Medici? The Medici family was the most powerful dynasty of Renaissance Florence—wealthy bankers, s...
Who was Julius Caesar: General, Politician, Dictator-for-Life
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before Napoleon, there was Julius Caesar—Rome’s most ambitious leader, part brilliant politician, part ruthless general, and part gambler who resh...
History of the Crusades | 200 Years of Holy Wars and Chaos
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Crusades: Holy Wars, Greed, and Medieval ChaosBefore Game of Thrones, before Indiana Jones, there were the Crusades—two centuries of brutal wars...
Who was Michelangelo?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelangelo: Sculptor, Rebel, Reluctant PainterBefore Banksy or Basquiat, there was Michelangelo—part artist, part engineer, part stubborn workahol...
How to Plan a Ski Trip to Europe: Flights, Lodging, Trip Planning
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ultimate guide to planning a ski trip in Europe without overpaying, overpacking, or overdressing, plus how to actually enjoy après ski like a lo...
Rome, History: What was life like in ancient Rome?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What Was Life Like in Ancient Rome?Before apps, cars, or central heating, Romans built cities, ran businesses, and complained about taxes.👉 ...
Who Was Caravaggio? | The Dark Genius Who Changed Art Forever
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who was Caravaggio? A Baroque painter, a violent fugitive, and the original master of darkness.👉 For all show notes & extrasBefore ...
History of the Colosseum
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colosseum: Gladiator Myths, Stone Blocks, and Rome’s Biggest PR Move👉 For all show notes & extras👉 Book a Colosseum tour (u...
The History of Rome in 45-minutes
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 Book the best Rome toursRome might be eternal, but it didn’t start pretty. In...
History of the Vatican: From Saint Peter to Sovereign State
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vatican City: Papal Power, Secret Walls, and Why It’s a Country👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best ...
Changes in Rome Travel 2025
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Pope, New Roads, New Problems👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Vatican & Rome toursIn...
EU Travel Update: New Visas, Fees & Entry Taxes for 2025
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 For all show notes & recommendations. 👉 To book the best tours in EuropeIn this episode, we tackle the major changes affecting American tr...
Italy: Planning the Perfect Trip - Pt 2
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Numbers of Efficiency, Time, Soft to Hard, Distance between us 👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book t...
Italy: Planning the Perfect Trip - Pt 1
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Numbers of Efficiency, Time, Soft to Hard, Distance between us 👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best I...
Tuscany: Where Every Stereotype Is True
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuscany: Land Scam, Vertical Feud, Buried Pride, Real Excalibur 👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Tuscany t...
Amalfi Coast: Travel Tips
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amalfi Coast: Soft Acid, Silent Tower, Cotton Word, Drowned Glory 👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Amalfi ...
Naples: Local Secrets & Travel Tips
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Naples: French Disease, 3 times blood, Suspended Coffee, Queen’s Tribute👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Naples to...
Puglia: Travel Tips & Itinerary
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Puglia: Tax Evasion, Spider Bite, Santa Claus, Protected Bread👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 Where to stay in PugliaThis week...
Inside the Vatican: How a New Pope is Chosen
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the Vatican After the Death of a Pope: Rituals, History, and What Comes Next📍 Rome is at the center of the world’s attention once again.👉...
London: Travel Tips & Itinerary
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
London: Hot Air, Soccer, Romans, Fish-&-Chips-Fighting👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best London tours ...
Best Beaches in Italy: Travel Tips & Recommendations
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best Beaches in Italy: Banana Hammocks, alle Vongole, Americano, Cocco Bello👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Sici...
Sicily: Travel Tips & Itinerary
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sicily: One-way?, Homer, dialects within dialects, talking heads👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Sicily tou...
Paris: What's worth it, What's overrated
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paris Uncovered: Stolen Overcoats, Milk, Window Shopping, Medieval Tinder👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best P...
Florence: Travel Tips
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Florence: Bonfires, Billionaire Bellhops, and Boredom👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Florence tours L...
Rome: Travel Tips Pt. 2
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
German Vandals, Fendi, Overcooked Pasta, and Bloody Sandals👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Rome t...
Rome: Travel Tips Pt. I
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rome: German Vandals, Fendi, Overcooked Pasta, and Bloody Sandals👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Rome tour...
Venice: Travel Tips
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Venice: Dead Romans, Black Teeth, Smoke, and Mirrors👉 For all show notes & recommendations👉 To book the best Venice tours In th...