
Villains and Virgins History Podcast
Eva Schubert
A college instructor's narrative history of power struggles, religious conflict, and extreme violence.
Why we picked this
A history podcast with a focus on violence, religion, and gripping stories, created by Eva Schubert, history nerd, college instructor, and jazz aficionado.
A history podcast with a focus on violence, religion, and gripping stories, created by Eva Schubert, history nerd, college instructor, and jazz aficionado.
Recent episodes

Rumi and the Sufis: The Man and his World
Jun 1, 202659 min

Fourth Crusade Ep 2: When Crusaders attacked and burned Constantinople
May 18, 20261h 39m

Crusaders against Christians: The Fourth Crusade part 1
May 4, 20261h 20m

The Return of King Richard the Lionheart: Legends of the Third Crusade
Apr 20, 20261h 32m

Richard the Lionheart vs. Saladin- The Final Confrontation
Apr 6, 20261h 41m

Third Crusade: The Brutal 2 Year Siege of Acre
Mar 23, 20261h 52m

Richard the Lionheart and the Kings Crusade
Mar 9, 20261h 44m

The Real Kingdom of Heaven: The Third Crusade Ep 1- Rise of Saladin
Feb 23, 20261h 51m

How the Knights Templar Survived
Feb 9, 20261h 21m

Lust, Treachery, and Murder: Portugal and the 100 Years War
Jan 26, 20261h 38m

The Destruction of Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman City
Jan 12, 202658 min

The History of Santa Claus
Dec 22, 202539 min
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