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/UCqglCWfAn7A0mwOnLyig4oQ Support the show ..read more

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 ..read more

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&t Questions? Comments? Future collaborations? Contact Meghan at megnhistory@gmail.com!  Sup ..read more

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 ..read more

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

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 #FireEmblem Support the show ..read more

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 Hopes Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivan ..read more

In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan recalls playing the classic video game The Oregon Trail while teaching listeners about what it took to survive the real thing. Highlights include: --Airships --Insanity --Songs about "Buffalo Chips" Song Credit for Audio/Youtube Podcast: Country Cue 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oS1QplP13rY RUNNING WATERS by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jas... Creative ..read more

A history podcast where host Meghan Sullivan plays video games and talks about the REAL history behind the game. In this pilot episode, Meghan discusses how the protagonists of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey really could have been related to the legendary Spartan King Leonidas and his (literally)crazy family. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivan ..read more

In another special episode of History N' Games, Meghan interviews WWE Superstar & host of UpUpDownDown Xavier Woods about Greek mythology, who should be in a Greek-themed Smash Bros. game, & the real meaning of the name Herakles/Hercules!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivan ..read more