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A retelling of the legends of King Arthur, Robin Hood and many others, for all the family.
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Sunday Nov 11, 2018
King Lear Chapter Two: Let Go the Wheel
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
Lear finds that his second daughter is no more accommodating then the first!
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Chapter One: A Kingdom Divided
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
The king of Britain is getting old and dreams of retirement. But who should rule while he relaxes.
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
Competition
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
With the first episode of The Incomplete Works of Shakespeare imminent, here’s a little competition for you!
Monday Jul 09, 2018
The Incomplete Works of Shakespeare: Introduction
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Welcome to my new series - The Incomplete Works of Shakespeare.
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Chapter Twenty Six: No More Heroes
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
The adventures of Odysseus and Aeneas come to an end. We see what happens when Odysseus finally arrives home and find out whether Aeneas's city ever gets built! The age of heroes is over.
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Chapter Twenty Five: Journeys
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Poor old Odysseus. The creator of the Wooden Horse knew he wasn't destined to get home for ten years but he never imagined quite how horrible the journey would be. On the way he loses ships and men, meets a scary one-eyed giant and has to choose between Scylla and Charybdis. Will he ever see his beloved Ithaca again?
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
Chapter Twenty Four: A Happy Homecoming... for Some
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
The Trojan War is over. Troy is gone, destroyed by the marauding Greek army and all of its leaders, except one, are dead. The weary Greek heroes make their various ways home. Some of them don't get the welcome they expected!
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Chapter Twenty Three: An Unwanted Gift
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Friday Jun 22, 2018
At last everything is in place for the Greeks to take Troy. It is not all plain sailing, though; it takes trickery and cunning to complete the quest. Fortunately, in Odysseus, the Greeks have the trickiest and most cunning of all the heroes. Odysseus does not disappoint!
Monday Jun 18, 2018
Chapter Twenty Two: The Last Trojan Hero
Monday Jun 18, 2018
Monday Jun 18, 2018
At last, Hector and Achilles finally meet in battle. One of them dies and the other revels in his glorious victory. Sadly, for him, the victor doesn't have much time left to enjoy it.
Thursday Jun 14, 2018
Chapter Twenty One: Wrath, Rage and Recklessness
Thursday Jun 14, 2018
Thursday Jun 14, 2018
Wrathful Achilles may be sitting on the sidelines sulking but the war rages on. Man mountain Ajax takes on the mighty Hector in single combat. Diomedes and Odysseus capture a Trojan spy and Agamemnon is injured in the fighting. When one particular Greek is killed, though, wrath turns to rage.
Sunday May 13, 2018
Chapter Twenty: Nine Long Long Long Long Years
Sunday May 13, 2018
Sunday May 13, 2018
Unfortunately, for the Greeks, Kalchas is proved to be correct. The poor heroes struggle to get to Troy and then have to wait nine years before the real fighting starts. A couple of the warriors are lost and then Agamemnon upsets his best fighter. It doesn't bode well!
Saturday May 12, 2018
Chapter Nineteen: The Judgement of Paris
Saturday May 12, 2018
Saturday May 12, 2018
All the prophecies start coming true as the Apple of Discord does its work. An inevitable chain of events leads to the launching of a magnificent fleet carrying the greatest army of the mythological world. The heroes of Greece are on their way to Troy.
Saturday May 12, 2018
Chapter Eighteen: The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships
Saturday May 12, 2018
Saturday May 12, 2018
The story of the Trojan War is one of the most famous and exciting of the Greek myths. It is a tale full of friendship, treachery, love, revenge, tragedy and death. This is the first of nine chapters which will tell the whole story of the build up to the war, the war itself and what happened to the survivors. In it we meet some of the important characters and hear about the wedding at which the seeds of the war were sown.
Thursday May 10, 2018
Chapter Seventeen: A Hero's Work is Never Done
Thursday May 10, 2018
Thursday May 10, 2018
The story of Heracles draws to a close. We hear how he completes his final labour and then goes off on a spree of revenge before meeting a sticky end!
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Chapter Sixteen: The Other Six Labours of Heracles
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Wednesday May 09, 2018
He's done the easy ones! Now it's time for the greatest hero of them all to get down to some really difficult tasks. As he goes about his last six labours Heracles drops in on the city of Troy and meets a couple of the Titans!
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Chapter Fifteen: The Six Labours of Heracles
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Wednesday May 09, 2018
At last, it's time to begin the story of the greatest hero of them all. First we hear about the early life of Heracles, known to the Romans as Hercules. Everyone knows about the twelve labours he performed, though he was originally only set ten! We find out what causes him to have to perform his labours and we follow him as he sets out to complete them.
Monday May 07, 2018
Chapter Fourteen: The Myths of Thebes
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
A chapter all about the goings on in the city of Thebes. We hear about the city's foundation and how it came to be ruled by one of the most unfortunate men in Greek mythology. We also solve the Riddle of the Sphynx
Saturday May 05, 2018
Chapter Thirteen: Bull Man and Bird Man
Saturday May 05, 2018
Saturday May 05, 2018
In this chapter we complete the tale of Theseus. We see him reach the height of his heroism and then fall from grace. We will also hear about one of the most famous incidents in Greek myth, commemorated by artists as different as Breughel and Iron Maiden: the flight of Icarus.
Friday May 04, 2018
Chapter Twelve: The Labyrinth
Friday May 04, 2018
Friday May 04, 2018
It's time to begin the story of King Minos and the terrifying Minotaur. We will hear about the building of the labyrinth in which the beast was imprisoned. We will also meet the hero Theseus and have a good laugh at his interesting journey to Athens.
Wednesday May 02, 2018
Chapter Eleven: Heroes and Villains
Wednesday May 02, 2018
Wednesday May 02, 2018
It's time for the story of the king who turned everything to gold simply by touching it. No trip through the myths of Greece would be complete without it. We will also hear about Meleagros of Kalydon and the great hunter Atalanta and we will finish with the sad tale of the young man who fell in love with his own reflection.
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Chapter Ten: Jason and the Golden Fleece
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Tuesday May 01, 2018
This week we complete the story of Jason and the Argonauts. We meet the most scheming woman in Greek mythology and watch as she first helps Jason and then turns against him.
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Chapter Nine: Voyage of the Argo
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Tuesday May 01, 2018
The first part of the story of Jason and the Argonauts. We hear how the Golden Fleece came to be where it was and why Jason was sent to find it. We follow the Argonauts on their long sea journey to the land of Kolchis.
Sunday Apr 29, 2018
Saturday Apr 28, 2018
Chapter Eight: More Men, Mortality and Meddling
Saturday Apr 28, 2018
Saturday Apr 28, 2018
In this chapter we hear the bloodthirsty story of the family of Pelops, including an unusual chariot race and a bitter feud. Zeus is up to his usual tricks and a few more of his children are hatched (and yes... I do mean hatched!)
Saturday Apr 28, 2018
Chapter Seven: Bring me the Head of the Gorgon Medusa
Saturday Apr 28, 2018
Saturday Apr 28, 2018
This week we hear the story of the first of the great mythical heroes of Greece. Perseus is sent by an evil king to kill Medusa, the only mortal Gorgon. He does not find it easy!
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Chapter Six: Men, mortality and Meddling
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
It's time for us to meet some of the early mortal men and women and see how the gods interfered in their lives. We will find out about the births of two of great heroes of Greek mythology.
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Chapter Five: The Domain of the Dead
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
A journey into the murky depths of the Underworld where Hades, King of the Dead, rules. Here we meet the inhabitants of Tartaros forever destined to do pointless tasks as punishments for their actions while they were alive.
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Chapter Four: Tales of the Immortals
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
In this chapter we meet the rest of the great Olympians. In doing so we find out about some of more unpleasant gods and their equally nasty children! Ares and his kids are particular favourites of mine.
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Chapter Three: Olympians
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
This week we meet the rest of the children of Kronos and a couple of the other Olympians. Look out for the story of Poseidon's persuasive dolphin and the tale of poor Persephone.
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Chapter Two: Clash of the Titans
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
The fun really starts here! Zeus and his brothers and sisters fight against Kronos and the Titans over who will rule the heavens and the Earth. Only one side can come out on top. Which one will it be?
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Chapter One: In the Beginning
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
The frst chapter of our story introduces Gaia, the Earth and Ouranos, the Sky. We hear the Greek creation myth and meet the Titans and some hideous monsters!
Sunday Apr 08, 2018
Chapter Five: Beowulf’s Barrow
Sunday Apr 08, 2018
Sunday Apr 08, 2018
Beowulf is given a fitting send off as Wiglaf takes charge. The outlook is not good for the men who didn’t come to their king’s aid!
Sunday Mar 25, 2018
Chapter Four: Guardian of the Hoard
Sunday Mar 25, 2018
Sunday Mar 25, 2018
A new challenge presents itself to Beowulf and this time he is unable to face it alone. The outcome is somewhat bittersweet.
Sunday Mar 11, 2018
Chapter Three: The revenge of Mummy
Sunday Mar 11, 2018
Sunday Mar 11, 2018
All is well in the land of the Spear Danes. Grendel is gone and peace prevails. And then it doesn’t; big time.
Saturday Mar 10, 2018
Very Important Announcement
Saturday Mar 10, 2018
Saturday Mar 10, 2018
Introducing the new mythandhistory website. www.mythandhistory.co.uk
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
Chapter Two: Grendel
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
The showdown between Beowulf and the beast is upon us. It’s not going to end well for one of them!
Saturday Oct 28, 2017
Chapter One: In Which Beowulf is Only Mentioned at the End
Saturday Oct 28, 2017
Saturday Oct 28, 2017
So, at last, here it is: the first chapter of the story of Beowulf.
Monday Oct 09, 2017
Episodes Written
Monday Oct 09, 2017
Monday Oct 09, 2017
I have episodes written for both of my podcasts along with a sore throat. When I am able to speak properly there will be a couple of chapters released in quick succession.
Sunday Sep 10, 2017
Beowulf Introduction
Sunday Sep 10, 2017
Sunday Sep 10, 2017
So here we are at last, and many apologies for the extended delay, with an introduction to Beowulf.
Monday Jan 02, 2017
So... What Next?
Monday Jan 02, 2017
Monday Jan 02, 2017
Announcing the next tale from the Myths and Legends of Europe!
Sunday Dec 18, 2016
Chapter Eighteen: Ragnarok
Sunday Dec 18, 2016
Sunday Dec 18, 2016
And so, the end. The final battle is upon us.
Sunday Dec 11, 2016
Important Announcement
Sunday Dec 11, 2016
Sunday Dec 11, 2016
An important announcement about Christmas scheduling and my new recording technology.
Sunday Dec 04, 2016
Chapter Seventeen: The Flyting of Loki
Sunday Dec 04, 2016
Sunday Dec 04, 2016
A party goes badly wrong when Loki causes trouble. Then the Trickster gets what's been coming for a long time!
Sunday Nov 20, 2016
Chapter Sixteen: Baldur
Sunday Nov 20, 2016
Sunday Nov 20, 2016
It's back to the trials and tribulations of the Aesir as one of their number suffers an unhappy fate. Loki is, of course, involved.
Sunday Nov 06, 2016
Chapter Fifteen: The Sorrows of Gudrun
Sunday Nov 06, 2016
Sunday Nov 06, 2016
There's not a lot to add to the chapter title really. It is a catalogue of woes!
Saturday Oct 29, 2016
Schedule Update
Saturday Oct 29, 2016
Saturday Oct 29, 2016
There will be a week's delay in the schedule. Many apologies!
Sunday Oct 16, 2016
Chapter Fourteen: Two Weddings and Some Funerals
Sunday Oct 16, 2016
Sunday Oct 16, 2016
The wall of flame is finally breached but no good comes of it. Or of anything else really.
Sunday Oct 02, 2016
Chapter Thirteen: The Curse of Foresight
Sunday Oct 02, 2016
Sunday Oct 02, 2016
Sigurd rides away from Fafnir's lair and meets a wise woman. He learns his destiny and is far from pleased!
Sunday Sep 18, 2016
Chapter Twelve: Otter's Ransom
Sunday Sep 18, 2016
Sunday Sep 18, 2016
Andvari's curse starts working almost immediately. Meanwhile we meet a great Norse hero.