Gladio Free Europe
a sort of movie, sort of history podcast

england

Coronation Explainer

In light of the first British coronation in 70 years, we looked into the history of English kingship, the kitsch surrounding the ceremony, and much more.

A Global History of Dragons

From Britain to Beijing, cultures all around the world independently created the idea of dragons. In this episode, we try to find out why.

The Lion in Winter and Medieval Christmas

An aging and conniving King Henry II of England and Ireland plans a reunion where he hopes to name his successor

The Last Kingdom

Continuing on the themes discussed in E13, we go back to England and discuss the BBC show The Last Kingdom, and the topic of Viking invasions of the British Isles.

Migration and Memory

Was King Arthur an Englishman? Did ancient Turks build every civilization in history?