Atlantean Nights: Forgotten Mysteries

Matthew Iovis

For all history and archaeology enthusiasts out there, and all those who love mysteries, myths, legends and adventure. A show that delves into the greatest unsolved secrets and enigmas of the Ancient World, and more! Follow me on Instagram for updates 🔱 https://www.instagram.com/atlantean.nights.podcast?igsh=aWpmajFzd21teXR5

Episodes

  1. Ep. VIII - The Shadow of Minos: of Heroes, Monsters and Labyrinths

    09/13/2025

    Ep. VIII - The Shadow of Minos: of Heroes, Monsters and Labyrinths

    One of the most recognisable symbols of Greek mythology: the minotaur, the labyrinth, Ariadne's thread... the story of brave Theseus and the evil king Minos, of Daedalus the Architect and his son Icarus. Let us dive once more into the wine-dark Aegean Sea, towards the shining shores of Crete, to uncover the truth behind the symbol, the history beneath the legend.

    20 min
  2. Ep. VII - The Sword in the Stone: Tracing the King of Legend

    09/13/2025

    Ep. VII - The Sword in the Stone: Tracing the King of Legend

    A long time ago, in a land not so far away, a legend emerged. Amidst the ruins of Britannia, and those of a crumbling empire, a warrior rose to defend the people, and forge a new kingdom. His name? Arthur. But what of the man behind the myth? Join me in this tale of kings, magic and wizards. A tale of death and rebirth.

    22 min
  3. Addendum - Ep. VI.5: Of Soothsayers and Omens - Aetius' Right Hand

    08/20/2025

    Addendum - Ep. VI.5: Of Soothsayers and Omens - Aetius' Right Hand

    Where sources are strangely quiet about Aetius' spiritual identity, they speak volumes about his second in command: general Litorius, chosen out of convenience or sympathy, pragmatism or brotherhood, a standing tall in the face of a crumbling Western Empire...

    10 min
  4. Ep. VI - Flavius Aetius: the General Who Carried the Gods in Silence

    08/11/2025

    Ep. VI - Flavius Aetius: the General Who Carried the Gods in Silence

    Attila's nemesis, Rome's last bastion, known by many as the Last of the Romans. One the greatest generals of Late Antiquity almost turned the tides of history itself, and perhaps carried a deep secret... Enjoy!

    17 min
  5. Ep. V: Attila's Tomb and the Hoard of Empires

    07/28/2025

    Ep. V: Attila's Tomb and the Hoard of Empires

    At the twilight of the Roman Age, Attila the Hun, one of the most famous - or infamous - warlords of history, rose to power and descended on the Eastern and Western Roman Empires like a calamity, pillaging and plundering his way to the heart of Rome itself. Amassing wealth beyond his wildest dreams, it seemed like no-one and nothing could stop him, and yet Fate had a different plan in mind... His life and untimely end spawned myths and legends, what became of his tomb and fabled treasure? Let's find out together!

    19 min
  6. Ep IV - The Bronze Age Collapse Part II: Myths of the Bronze Age

    04/13/2025

    Ep IV - The Bronze Age Collapse Part II: Myths of the Bronze Age

    As the civilisations of the Late Bronze Age Crumble, we conclude our historical cavalcade by plunging once more in myth and the profound cultural impact such ageless tales still have.

    13 min
  7. Ep. III - The Bronze Age Collapse - Part I

    12/05/2024 ·  Bonus

    Ep. III - The Bronze Age Collapse - Part I

    The abrupt twilight of the Bronze Age marked the end of a world and the beginning of a new era. Powerful civilisations brought to their knees in less than a century, a mysterious period where history and myth go side by side. In part I of this mini-series, we explore the chronology and cultures of the Bronze Age, as well as the intricate web of causes which led to their sudden decline and downfall. Enjoy! 🤠

    20 min
  8. Ep. II - The Atlantis Legacy

    10/15/2024 ·  Bonus

    Ep. II - The Atlantis Legacy

    The search for Atlantis continues through the non-Platonic sources and the examination of archaeological theories. How close are we to uncovering the truth? Let us find out together!

    30 min
  9. Ep. I - The Atlantis Enigma

    09/29/2024

    Ep. I - The Atlantis Enigma

    Perhaps the king of all ancient mysteries: Atlantis. Fact or fiction? Allegory or history? Let's dive into the myth, starting with Plato. Enjoy!

    28 min
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For all history and archaeology enthusiasts out there, and all those who love mysteries, myths, legends and adventure. A show that delves into the greatest unsolved secrets and enigmas of the Ancient World, and more! Follow me on Instagram for updates 🔱 https://www.instagram.com/atlantean.nights.podcast?igsh=aWpmajFzd21teXR5

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