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
Emperor Justinian and Theodora: The Black Death and the Christian Roman Empire
Jul 27, 20261h 1m
The Nika Riots: the bloodiest riots in Roman history
Jul 13, 20261h 22m
The Circus Performer who became Roman Empress: Theodora and Justinian
Jun 29, 202654 min
The Man who Blew Up Troy: Heinrich Schliemann
Jun 15, 20261h 19m
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
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