In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews author MJ Gallagher about the fascinating Greek myths found in Final Fantasy VII. Support the show

Happy Holidays, everyone! In this special episode of History N' Games, I (Meghan Sullivan) attempt to share 12 interesting facts about Hercules and his 12 labors in 12 minutes. Do I succeed? Noooo! I definitely go a bit overtime.  BUT,  it's still a fun-filled episode and I hope you enjoy it. ^___^Support the show

In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Dr. Kira Jones on the hidden history of games like Destiny 2, Disco Elysium, Yuppie Psycho, and more. To learn more about Dr. Kira Jones, be sure to visit her website at: https://flaviansophist.comDid you enjoy this episode? If you can, please support History N' Games at https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivan Questions? Comments? Feel free to email them to megnhistory@gmail.comSupport the show

In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews bestselling author and historian Barry Strauss about ancient heroes, real heroes, and why people worshipped Bronze Age jerks like Achilles. Support the show

In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Professor Josiah Ober of Stanford University about the origins of democracy, how democracies succeed, and whether or not our current democracies are in danger.Support the show

In this special two-part episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the hilarious mob simulator Okhlos: Omega, and how it (accidentally) reflects the crazy real-life origins of Western Democracy.  Then in the second episode, Meghan will talk to Professor Josiah Ober of Stanford University about whether or not democracy is currently in danger. *Note: All Greek names are pronounced as close to the 6th/5th century BCE style as possible. Apologies for any errors. Support the show

In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan shares what is known about Assassin's Creed: Codename Jade thus far, and how it could historically tie into another very popular Assassin's Creed game. Support the show

In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan dives into the history of the REAL Ghost of Sparta...and it's not Kratos. If you like this episode, please be sure to follow History N' Games on your favorite audio platform, and be sure to check out the History N' Games Youtube channel @historyngames! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqglCWfAn7A0mwOnLyig4oQSupport the show

In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews author M.J. Gallagher about his fascinating book Norse Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII. Support the show

In this very special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Professor Sarah Ils Johnston of the University of Ohio, a prominent expert on Ancient Greek religion, particularly its underworld aspects. Topics include the game series Hades, the origins of Zagreus and his sister Melinoe, the truth behind Hecate, and the extreme lengths the ancient Greeks went to in order to appease angry ghosts!Watch the Youtube version here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG1OuUbrQPQ&tQuestions? Comments? Future collaborations? Contact Meghan at megnhistory@gmail.com! Support the show

In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the upcoming rogue-lite game Hades II, as well as the real story behind the game's mysterious new protagonist, Melinoe. Support the show

Obsidian's Pentiment is a game full of amazing  facts, but is it a good game to PLAY? Let's discuss! Support the show

In this History N' Games interview, game developer Helen Carmichael discusses the upcoming sequel to Regency Solitaire, helpful tips on how to make a good game, and how real stories (and romance novels!) have inspired her work.Support the show

In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan unravels the TRUTH about Arval, discusses the historical persona they're based on, AND untangles the extremely convoluted plot surrounding them in Fire Emblem: Three Hopes. (Warning: spoilers for Fire Emblem Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes ahead!)#Arval #Epimenides #Larva #FireEmblemSupport the show

In this episode of History N' Games, Meghan talks about her experience with the popular video game Regency Solitaire,  and explains the unusual story behind Solitaire itself. Support the show

In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan explains the meaning behind the names Arval and Larva, and how these names could point to a new-and potentially dangerous-new character in the Fire Emblem universe. Note: This is the audio version of the episode, which you can watch on Youtube here: The Hidden History of Fire Emblem Warriors: 3 HopesSupport the show

In this episode host Meghan Sullivan reviews Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece by Paul Cartledge. Is it worth your time? Find out here! Support the show

Are Coco and Lloyd lovely neighbors or total nightmare fuel? In this History N' Games episode, I explain the cool and spooky origins of these two Animal Crossing characters!Questions? Comments? Collaborations? Email me at megnhistory@gmail.com. Thank you so much! ^___^Support the show

In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan brings back Luke Ranieri to talk about Ancient Latin pronunciation in games like Final Fantasy and Assassin's Creed: Origins, and how almost none of it makes any sense. XD (You can also watch the video version of this interview on my Youtube channel at Meg Sullivan, and if you would like you can support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivan. Thank you! Support the show

Hello, History N' Games  lovers! If you love ancient history, languages, and  video games, then you'll love this interview with Luke Ranieri! Support the show