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A funny retelling of some of the well known and not well known stories that make up our collective history. Join Ancient History nerd Patrick Little and his various guests for history lesson not quite like any other as they shit talk their way through some of the greatest stories ever told.
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Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
54 min
When Amelia Earhart's plane disappeared in 1937, the clues poured in, attracting wild conspiracies about her tragic fate.
Join Patrick as he sits down with the wonderful Rachel Hartigan and discuss her book: "Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life."
Rachel has written about everything from the genetics of persimmon trees to the long road to women's suffrage for National Geographic, where she worked as a writer, reporter, and editor from 2012 to 2024. A former editor of the Washington Post's Book World, She also covered education and culture for U.S. News & World Report.
Rachel Hartigan info
website: rachelhartiganauthor.com
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Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
1hr 28 min
A new segment from A Little History is here!
Two For Two brings four wild stories from any point in history into an easy to listen episode.
Patrick’s guest for this first episode is Madi Gervais from Spill the Mead.
Join us as Patrick and Madi get stuck into:
The Battle of Halys (Battle of the Eclipse) 585 BCE
Minamoto no Tametomo – 1139 AD
Akhenaten – 14th Century BCE
The Battle of Den Helder 1795
Get in touch if you have any ideas for topics that want us to cover!
You can check out the goings on a Spill the Mead by hitting up:
Feb 15, 2026
Feb 15, 2026
15 min
We're proud to announce that Patrick has recorded the article published in the Spring edition of In Command 2025. In "No Time To Fight A War," Patrick discusses the harrowing Kokoda Trail Campaign in the Pacific theatre during 1942. He focuses on the challenges that the Allied and Japanese forces faced in this extreme region of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 This is paired with Patrick's experience of hiking this historic track personally back in 2006.
Hit up the link and check this article out in In Command's 2025 Spring edition:
LINK IN BIO
https://www.flipsnack.com/66889EAA9F7/in-command-spring-2025/full-view.html
For all other In Command publications visit:
https://incommandmag.com
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
1hr 39 min
One extra goody to round out 2025! Patrick had the extreme pleasure of sitting down with Jamie (Jammy History), Madi (Spill The Mead), and TK (For The Love Of History). They took a look at the 1999 action adventure, The 13th Warrior.
The "A Little Love for Jammy & Mead" gang delve into this 90s flop, that deserved a little bit better. Join us for a lot of laughs, and a ton of fun!
And once you're done listening to this (and your love affair with Herger the Joyous), check out our guests' shows via the links below:
The Jammy History Podcast
https://thejammyhistorypodcast.buzzsprout.com
Spill the Mead
https://linkpop.com/spillthemead
For the Love of History
https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=en
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
1hr 51 min
A Little Cloak & Jammy Movie Review is back! And we're coming for another Ridley Scott flick. This time, the much anticipated 2023 historical bio-pic, Napoleon. Staring Joaquin Phoenix & Vanessa Kirby.
Join us and laugh along as we discuss the good, and bad (there's a fair bit of that), in this missed opportunity of a film.
Oh, and obviously check out Will, Patrick (other Patrick) and Jamie's shows by following the links below:
Cloak & Dagger Podcast
https://linktr.ee/cloakanddaggerpodcast
The Jammy History Podcast
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
1hr 24 min
The third and final installment of the Epic of Mwindo is here! Join Patrick and Matthew for the Season 2 finale, as we wrap up the increasingly vivid and amazing tale of Mwindo's journey in search of his father. We've got more underworld shenanigans, some whistle-blowing deities, a strangely described pig, and, of course, a 7 headed dragon! All this, and much more, in part 3 of the Epic of Mwindo.
Season 3 is in the works, and it will bring about a bit of a change with the show. Moving away from mythology and folklore, Patrick will be guiding us through the fascinatingly turbulent period following the death of Alexander the Great and the men and women who vied for control of his massive empire. We hope to see you there!
KangaCuffs (available soon)
Visit the website: www.kangacuffs.com
Find them on Instagram: @kanga_cuffs
email them at: hello@kangacuffs. com
For all A Little History info visit:
Source: “The Mwindo Epic from the Banyanga” by Daniel Biebuyck
Source is online archive (read for free) [Epic starts pg. 40] https://archive.org/details/mwindoepicfromba0000unse/page/41/mode/1up?view=theater
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
1hr 55 min
A Little Cloak and Jammy Podcast Quartet is back!
The Film in our sights this time? Exodus: Gods & Kings. The 2014 biblical epic directed by Ridley Scott, with Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton in the leading roles. Join Will, Jamie, and both Patricks, as they discuss their likes, dislikes, and general shit talking...With plenty of rage quits from Patrick (ALH).
Be sure to check out Will, Patrick (other Patrick) and Jamie's shows by following the links below:
Cloak & Dagger Podcast
https://linktr.ee/cloakanddaggerpodcast
The Jammy History Podcast
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
1hr 10 min
We return to Africa for a continuation of The Epic of Mwindo. Join Patrick and Matthew as they take you through the next leg of Mwindo's travels to find his elusive father, Shemwindo. A hilarious game of cat and mouse across the land and, eventually, extending all the way to the underworld.
We've got a percussion standoff, nosey sparrow, lightning nukes, a Dan Carlan impression, and plenty of banana beer to get you through the day. All that, and much, much more, in the next installment of The Epic of Mwindo.
KangaCuffs (available soon)
Visit the website: www.kangacuffs.com
Find them on Instagram: @kanga_cuffs
email them at: hello@kangacuffs. com
For all A Little History info visit:
Source: “The Mwindo Epic from the Banyanga” by Daniel Biebuyck
Source is online archive (read for free) [Epic starts pg. 40] https://archive.org/details/mwindoepicfromba0000unse/page/41/mode/1up?view=theater
Mar 6, 2025
Mar 6, 2025
1hr 1 min
In this bonus episode Patrick sits down with Gabriel Garcia (The Wandering Quill/ The Wandering Scribe), in the Historians Lounge. Patrick had the pleasure of discussing coinage in the early Successor Period and the insight it offers. That juicy time following the premature death of Alexander The Great which left an empire divided.
Check out Gabriel's other content below:
The Wandering Scribe youtube
www.youtube.com/@talesfromthewanderingscribe
Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
1hr 16 min
The final story of Season 2 is upon us. And in true A Little History style, its an epic. We're heading to the wonderful world of African Mythology for this finale. Join Patrick and Matthew for the first of three installments of The Epic of Mwindo. A story with so much going on that it had to be made into a three parter!
We've got a a bloke with seven wives, Snake-people intrigue, a gossipy cricket , and a moon-walking baby.
KangaCuffs (available soon)
Visit the website: www.kangacuffs.com
Find them on Instagram: @kanga_cuffs
email them at: hello@kangacuffs. com
For all A Little History info visit:
Source: “The Mwindo Epic from the Banyanga” by Daniel Biebuyck
Source is online archive (read for free) [Epic starts pg. 40] https://archive.org/details/mwindoepicfromba0000unse/page/41/mode/1up?view=theater