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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! <3 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

In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan talks all about the Furies, and takes listeners on a rollercoaster journey full of vengeful ghosts, avenging goddesses, remorseless trouble makers and defenders of justice. *Quick Note: In one section it's mentioned that in The Aeneid Megaera turns into a bird and terrorizes the Trojans (Book 12). Although Megaera is mentioned in the preceding paragraph, it's actually not clear WHICH Fury turns into a bird.Support the show

In this episode of History N' Games host Meghan Sullivan interviews author, historian, and Stanford University research scholar Adrienne Mayor! Together they talk about the ancient origins of heroes, Amazons, biological warfare, and robots. Support History N' Games here: https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivanFollow History N' Games here:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HistoryNGamesSupport the show

In this episode host Meghan Sullivan reviews The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Encounter That  Saved Greece --and Western Civilization by Barry Strauss. Support the show

In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan continues her discussion on the real-life origins of Prometheus, explaining how the Greek Titan is tied to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Sumer, the Caucasus, and even Ancient China!Support History N' Games on Patreon at: patreon.com/meghanrsullivanFollow History N' Games on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/HistoryNGamesFollow Meghan on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/Meghan_IGNFollow Meghan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/celtic_queen_megSupport the show

In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan explores the legend of Prometheus, and randomly includes an obscure wrestling reference in her story.Support the show

In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan explores the misty beginnings of Japan's notorious crime syndicate, which may go as far back as 900 years ago. Support the show

In this episode of History N' Games, Meghan explores the life of Hojo Tokimune, the real-life equivalent of Sakai Jin from Ghost of Tsushima.  She also dives into Japan's unconventional tactics during the Mongol invasions, which include some surprisings things that definitely did NOT make it into the acclaimed action RPG! Support the show

In another special guest episode of History N' Games, Meghan interviews the host and creator of the popular Youtube series Tasting History, Max Miller. Together they discuss ye olde recipes from ages past, video games, Pokémon, and different types of delicious gin! Check out Tasting History here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaGKqPZnGp_7N80hcHySGQAlso, if you enjoy this podcast, please support History N' Games on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivanSupport the show

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

In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Old Norse specialist Dr. Jackson Crawford. They talk about Norse and Viking culture, why Hollywood is sitting on the coolest Norse story of them all, and how Star Wars makes for an EXCELLENT Icelandic saga!Support the show