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Episode 92: The Lion Kings
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51 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2017
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Podcast episode
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During the Middle Ages, lions were adopted as symbols of European royalty. Many monarchs also acquired nicknames related to lions. That included Richard the Lionheart. In this episode, we explore the origin of that nickname, and we examine the popular … Continue reading →
Released:
Mar 29, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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