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 history (and romance novels!) have inspired her work.
If you know me, you know that I love ancient history, particularly anything to do with Greece and Persia. I especially find Persian kings like Cyrus and Darius the Great to be fascinating. I mean, what is like to be the wealthiest, most powerful ruler in the ancient world??? Well, we don’t really know. With a few exceptions like the Behistun Inscription and the Persepolis Fortification Tablets, the Persians of the Achaemenid Empire wrote very…
I have always loved Ancient Greece. When I was little, I was obsessed with Greek mythology. (I still am.) When I went to college, I was forced to take Greek Seminar and it turned about to be my favorite course. (Shout out to Professor Alex Green!) And in 2005, The Battle of Salamis by Berry Strauss made me fall in love with all things Themistocles. (I’m still working on my historical fiction novel. I swear!)…
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In this History N’ Games interview, host Meghan Sullivan talks with THE expert on Ancient Greek religion (particularly its underworld aspects) Professor Sarah Ils Johnston! Topics include 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.
In this episode of History N’ Games, I talk about the rogue-lite game Hades II, as well as the real story behind the game’s mysterious new protagonist, Melinoë.
Pentiment is a wonderful history-based game that has many ambient sounds that are soothing to listen to. Please enjoy this video if you wish to relax or need a sleep aid.
Pentiment is a beautiful game overflowing with fascinating historical and cultural references. But is the game fun to PLAY? Let’s discuss!
In this episode of History N’ Games, I explore the origins and evolution of the word….CHAOS!!!
In this video I review the popular video game Regency Solitaire and talk about the fascinating history behind the card game itself.
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