Latest Fictional history Podcast Episodes
Episode 35: A Tour of 1,000 Kingdoms
Algalon History Lecture Series - December 10, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we start our discussion of the lower third of Algalon, the islands we call the Thousand Kindgoms. During the Middle Age of Chaos, they were not islands but a single piece of land and in this lecture, we will tour those lands. I will also introduce you to the cultures of the Mi...
Episode 34: The Lions of the Challone
Algalon History Lecture Series - December 01, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will discuss the Challone culture, the humans to the north of the Ryche. Specifically, we will discuss their belief in the primacy of lions; their ritualistic duels; and the possibility that they are the first human culture to live on the western continent of Pantiyon. Feel...
Bonus Lecture: Lady Berritt Freeman
Algalon History Lecture Series - November 30, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this bonus lecture, I will introduce you to a true character of the early part of the Lion Era. Lady Berritt Freeman is not only the person who lived the longest, but also had a somewhat ridiculous and injurious life. Specifically, we will discuss her disastrous, but somehow successful jour...
Episode 33: The Line of Garrozig
Algalon History Lecture Series - November 19, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will continue our discussion of the Rychian Cultures - how they structured their leadership and the unique, transactional system of marriages. We will also discuss their relationship to the Mountains Gods. Feel free to send me royal mail to [email protected] or send ...
Episode 32: Queen Regent Ball'e'athala
Algalon History Lecture Series - November 10, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, I will tell you the story of a love that lasted a thousand years - the story of Garrozig and Ball'e'athala. This story is critical to our understanding of the Ryche cultures in the West and also is just a nice story. Caution: This story contains some discussion of violence aga...
Episode 31: The West
Algalon History Lecture Series - November 02, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture we will start our discussion of the West: the western strip of land that makes up most of the shoreline with the Endless Sea. In this slightly shorter lecture, you will be introduced to the northern Challone and the southern Ryche. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHist...
Bonus Lecture: Alisander Harper -Two Saints and a Blessed
Algalon History Lecture Series - October 31, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis bonus lecture was done at the request of the School of Theology. Lord Professor Alisander Harper will lead the lecture and will discuss some of the notable figures of the Church that were alive in the Middle Age of Chaos. Specifically, he will discuss the story of St. Hubert the Fool and ...
Episode 30: The War of the Steppes
Algalon History Lecture Series - October 19, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture we will finish our discussion of the Moors with the War of the Steppes. This will cover what we know of the Moors around 550 PG to 600 PG. We will also mention conflicts with the Dan'thal and Bullin'thal Elves. Feel free to send me royal mail to [email protected] or sen...
Episode 29: The Moors
Algalon History Lecture Series - October 10, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will discuss a new region and two new cultures. The Moors can be divided in the area around the River of Silver and the Steppes, but in the Middle Age of Chaos, we only focus on the Steppes. We'll meet the goatherding Arweli and the vile Sadicol. Feel free to send me royal...
Episode 28: What about the Husserts?
Algalon History Lecture Series - October 01, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we finish our discussion of the Ithdan Convergence. I admit that it may seem like I'm cutting it short, but there's so much more to cover and I could spend an entire course of advanced study on the region alone. So, we will talk about the formation of the other Galacite famili...
Episode 27: The War of Forded Rivers Part 2
Algalon History Lecture Series - September 19, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will tell the story of Leah and the Black Sheep, part of Priestford's origin myth and we will discuss the theories that surround The War of Forded Rivers, culminating in a discussion of the Battle of the Blood Witch, the only battle to feature the Galacites, the Bahad, and th...
Episode 26: The War of Forded Rivers Part 1
Algalon History Lecture Series - September 10, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will begin the discussion of the War of Forded Rivers by discussing the conflict that arose between the Kinnast family of the Galacites and the Bahad. In particular, we will talk about the Choon of Barres: Galax, Errgwith, and Halva, and their path to power over the northern...
Episode 25: Questions, Answers, and a Story
Algalon History Lecture Series - September 01, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this 25th full lecture, I will answer questions from the students on a range of issues such as music, process, and pets. There will also be a synopsis of what we've learned and what you can expect coming up. I admit, there is also a plea for support - not monetarily, but in terms of feedbac...
Bonus Lecture: A Conversation with Professor Twilla
Algalon History Lecture Series - August 30, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this very, very special bonus lecture, I sit down to have a conversation with Professor Twilla, newly named Lead Historian at the famed College of the Poor in Intelline. She has also written 6 books, numerous articles, and served as an historical advisor to King Norman of the Lion Kingdom. ...
Episode 24: The Bahad
Algalon History Lecture Series - August 19, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we discuss the final culture of the Ithdan Convergence: the Bahad. They are the southernmost of the cultures and have the most to fear from the Centaurs. But that doesn't mean they don't cause problems for their neighbors. Also: arts and crafts. Feel free to send me royal m...
Episode 23: Chaldon's Forge or Chaldon's Forgery?
Algalon History Lecture Series - August 10, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will focus on the Futeref, the culture that stretches along the western side of the Ithdan River Valley. Specifically, we will look at the fact that they are the first culture to worship at least some of the Gods that we still worship today. Feel free to send me royal mail ...
Episode 22: The Ithdan Convergence
Algalon History Lecture Series - August 01, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will move from the Marches to the Ithdan Convergence. First we will explore the geography, with the many lakes and rivers and then the people; the fierce Galacites, rigid Bahad, and religious Futeref. Feel free to send me royal mail to [email protected] or send a bir...
Bonus Lecture: The Battle of Grass - Part 2
Algalon History Lecture Series - July 25, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this bonus lecture, I will finish our discussion of the Battle of Grass that destroyed the Centaurs of the Ashenath Plains. We will discuss the fall of Guralav the Staldion, Prinkess Battercop Sprincles, and Bort, to a host of different orcs, goblins and others. We will also talk about the ...
Episode 21: The Reginceda
Algalon History Lecture Series - July 19, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture we will discuss the third and final culture of the Marches, the mysterious Reginceda. We don't know where they came from or where they went, but we can have some fun theorizing. Then, we will leave the Marches and make our way to the Ithdan Convergence. Feel free to send me ro...
Episode 20: We Can Be Friends... If You're Human
Algalon History Lecture Series - July 10, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we discuss the interaction between the Goman and the newly arrived Erwulfen. We also discuss the discovery of the Tomb of Thorosin, the Errant Order of the Reliquary, and the odd ways that communities can come together. Feel free to send me royal mail to [email protected]...
Episode 19: The Erwulfen
Algalon History Lecture Series - July 01, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, I will talk briefly about myself and then I will tell you the tale of Herewise Gunnda, a heroic tale that informs us about the culture of the Erwulfen, the second of three cultures of the Marches. Feel free to send me royal mail to [email protected] or send a bird to me ...
Bonus Lecture: The Battle of Grass
Algalon History Lecture Series - June 25, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this bonus lecture, I will discuss the Battle of Grass that destroyed the Centaurs of the Ashenath Plains. We will talk about the years leading up to the Battle and in particular, I will introduce you to Greynor, a powerful Warleader and her three children. Reach me at AlgalonHistory@gmail....
Episode 18: The Marches
Algalon History Lecture Series - June 19, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this Lecture, we will move away from the Bay and to the Marches, the lands just south of the Borderlands and northwest of the Bay. After doing a short geographical tour, we will discuss the Goman: their origins and culture. Feel free to send me royal mail to [email protected] or send...
Episode 17: The Death of Robledun
Algalon History Lecture Series - June 10, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we finish our discussion of the cultures of the Bay, the Poplaran, Bottan, Bay Galacites, and Janus. We start with the death of Kaning Robledun and the decisions he made - or that others say he made - and how that would shape the region until the end of the Middle Age of Chaos....
Episode 16: The Galacite Empire
Algalon History Lecture Series - June 01, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we discuss the expansion of the Galacites in the Bay and their effect on the cultures of the Poplaran and the Bottan. Feel free to send me royal mail to [email protected] or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/...
Episode 15: Rolling with Robledun
Algalon History Lecture Series - May 19, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture of the Algalon History Lecture Series, we will discuss the area around the Bay of Sarat after the Battle of Grass. That means, we're going to be talking about Kaning Robledun and the Galacites. This clash of cultures will reshape the region forever. Feel free to send me royal ...
Bonus Lecture: Unification Day
Algalon History Lecture Series - May 18, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday is Unification Day in the Lion Kingdom and to celebrate, I present a short lecture on the events leading up to Unification Day. This is a very cursory look at the unification of Han, Malte, Galah, Sterline, and Varte as they formed into the Lion Kingdom. When we reach the end the Pastdum...
Episode 14: Westward Bound
Algalon History Lecture Series - May 10, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will discuss the changes to the cultures of the Poplaran, the Bottan, and the divisions of the Janus Cultures. We will also briefly discuss the Battle of Grass and the population boom that follows. Feel free to send me royal mail to [email protected] or send a bird t...
Episode 13: The Battle of Reeds
Algalon History Lecture Series - May 01, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this lecture, we will discuss how the Flood changed the cultures of the Janus, the Bottan, and the Poplaran. In particular we will discuss the famed Battle of Reeds, or what we know of it, and how that exemplifies the need for cultural adaptation. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonH...
Bonus Lecture: High King Ne'a'lala'en
Algalon History Lecture Series - April 27, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this bonus lecture, we will discuss one of the most important non-human figures of the Age of Chaos: the ruler of the Gy'thal Forest, High King Ne'a'lala'en. This lecture focuses primarily on his rise to power, particularly his actions during the settling of the North in 375 P.G. and slow ta...
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