Horses Through History

Beyond the Pasture: The Modern Horse-Human Bond

Join host David Hale as he explores the fascinating evolution of the horse-human relationship in the modern era. This episode of Horses Through History examines how our b

Sacred Steeds: Horses in Mythology and Religion

Join host David Hale as he explores the sacred role of horses in world mythology and religion. From Pegasus in Greek mythology to Sleipnir in Norse tradition, discover ho

The Working Horse: From Coal Mines to City Streets

Join host David Hale on Horses Through History as we explore the incredible era when horses powered civilization. This episode examines the vital role of working horses f

Racing Through Time: From Chariot to Churchill Downs

Journey through the fascinating evolution of horse racing from ancient chariot competitions to modern thoroughbred racing at Churchill Downs. Host David Hale explores how

The Silk Road Riders: Horses Along Ancient Trade Routes

Journey along the ancient Silk Road trade routes and discover how horses powered the world's first global economy. In this episode of Horses Through History, host David H

Mustangs and Freedom: Wild Horses of the American West

Join host David Hale as he explores the captivating history of wild mustangs in the American West. This episode traces the journey of these iconic horses from their Spani

Knights and Destriers: Medieval Europe's War Horses

Join host David Hale as he explores the fascinating world of medieval war horses in this compelling episode of Horses Through History. Discover the truth behind the legen

Arabian Nights: The Horse Culture of the Middle East

Explore the fascinating world of Arabian horses and Middle Eastern equestrian culture in this episode of Horses Through History. Host David Hale delves into the origins o

Plowing Forward: Horses Transform Agriculture

Join host David Hale as he explores how horses revolutionized agriculture and transformed human civilization in this fascinating episode of Horses Through History. Discov

Iron Horses and Real Ones: The Transport Revolution That Changed Everything

Join host David Hale as he explores the fascinating period when steam railways began to challenge horses' dominance in transportation. This episode examines the railway r

The Mongol Way: Masters of the Mounted Empire

Join host David Hale as he explores the extraordinary partnership between the Mongol people and their horses that enabled the creation of history's largest contiguous lan

Thunder on the Battlefield: Horses in Ancient Warfare

Join host David Hale as he explores the revolutionary impact of horses on ancient warfare in this captivating episode of Horses Through History. Discover how the domestic

From Wild to Willing: The Dawn of Horse Domestication

Explore the fascinating origins of horse domestication in this episode of Horses Through History. Host David Hale delves into archaeological evidence from the Pontic-Casp