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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.com Did 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.com Support the show ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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