Quest for Power

S6 E7 The Second Battle of Moytura: Macha, Nuada, & Balor of the Evil Eye (Part II)

This is part two of the saga of The Second Battle of Moytura. Two prophecies set everything in motion. A Fomorian king seduces a Tuatha Dé princess on a sexy sandy beach and tells her their son will be the most beautiful thing Ireland ever sees. Meanwhile, a different Fomorian king locks his daughter in a crystal tower because a druid prophesied his grandson would kill him, but prophecy has a twisted way of outsmarting powerful kings. These two children of prophecy will become foes as they battle on opposite sides of an ancient battle that will end a generational war. ---- Website: https://thequestforpower.com ---- #QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory #TuathaDeDanann #Fomorians

S6 E6 The Second Battle of Moytura: Macha, Nuada, & Balor of the Evil Eye (Part I)

Two prophecies set everything in motion. A Fomorian king seduces a Tuatha Dé princess on a sexy sandy beach and tells her their son will be the most beautiful thing Ireland ever sees. Meanwhile, a different Fomorian king locks his daughter in a crystal tower because a druid prophesied his grandson would kill him, but prophecy has a twisted way of outsmarting powerful kings. These two children of prophecy will become foes as they battle on opposite sides of an ancient battle that will end a generational war. ---- Website: https://thequestforpower.com ---- #QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory #TuathaDeDanann #Fomorians

S6 E5 The First Battle of Moytura: Eochaid mac Eirc

The gods are celebrating their king when the lights suddenly die and a seer's voice fills the darkness: take Ireland or fade to nothing beneath forgotten stars. So the Tuatha Dé grab their four most powerful artifacts and sail west wrapped in supernatural mist, carrying a stone that screams under rightful kings, a spear that never misses its target, a sword made of pure light, and a cauldron that brings the dead back to life. Here's the problem: Ireland already belongs to someone else. The Fir Bolg spent two centuries as slaves in Greece, carrying mountains of soil by hand in leather bags, building fertile land just to get kicked off it again and again by their masters. When they finally snapped, they slaughtered entire Greek towns, stole their ships, and sailed home to claim Ireland for themselves. When Eochaid, son of Eirc becomes their high king, the Fir Bolg are lifted into a new golden age where crops grow perfectly from morning dew alone and his justice is so perfect that lies have no place in his kingdom. Then one night he has a dream that changes everything - black birds rising from the ocean to destroy his people. ---- Website: https://thequestforpower.com ---- #QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory #TuathaDeDanann

S6 E4 Gaels: Goídel Glas/Gaithelus

Moses just parted the Red Sea. Egypt is falling apart. And somewhere in all this chaos, a violent young man named Gaithelus is about to accidentally become the founder of an entire nation. This is the story of how the Gaelic people began. Not in the rolling hills of Ireland. Not in the Scottish Highlands. Not even in Britain. But in ancient Egypt, during one of the most famous events in human history. ---- Website: https://thequestforpower.com ---- #QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory #TuathaDeDanann

S6 E3 Mythological Cycle: Nemed

This begins the story of Ireland's third mythical invasion, where tragedy strikes before Nemed even sets foot on land. His wife Macha dies within days of their arrival, leaving him to lead a broken people on a cursed island. The ancient Fomorians attack immediately, burning settlements and stealing livestock. Nemed proves himself a fierce warrior, killing their kings in three successive battles. But each victory costs him a son. When Nemed dies suddenly of illness, his people discover that winning battles means nothing without strong leadership. The Fomorians return with a vengeance, conquering the settlements and imposing the most brutal tax imaginable: two-thirds of all grain, cattle, and children, collected every Halloween. For years the Nemedians watch their harvests disappear and their children march away to slavery. Nemed's surviving son decides he has had enough. He raises an army of 60,000 warriors for one final desperate assault. ---- Website: https://thequestforpower.com #QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory

S6 E2 Mythological Cycle: Partholon

In this episode, we adventure into the brutal and bloody tale of Parthalon, the infamous figure behind Ireland’s “second invasion.” You’ll hear about ancient curses, exiled kings, supernatural daggers, mysterious one-eyed monsters, and a whole lot of questionable decision-making. The story picks up as Parthalon flees his homeland after murdering his own parents for a shot at kingship, only to land in a strangely empty Ireland—except for the not-so-friendly Fomorians lurking offshore. You’ll follow the twists and turns as Parthalon’s people carve out a new life, clash with monstrous foes, and—against all odds—build a thriving settlement. But nothing is ever simple in myth: betrayal brews at home, and in a shocking act, Parthalon commits a crime that will haunt both his reign and the land itself. It’s a wild mix of battles, dark magic, forbidden love, tragic loss, and the sort of bizarre mythic logic that only Irish sagas can deliver. #QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #Mythologicalcycle

S6 E1 Mythological Cycle: Cessair

We kick off the actual season 6 premier (we promise this time) by traveling back to a time before the great flood. Literally. Cessair, the granddaughter of Noah is effectively sentenced to death by her own grandfather when he refuses to grant her entry on to the famous arc because of her religion. What follows is a bizarre and unforgettable saga: three men, fifty women, and a desperate attempt to build a new society at the edge of the known world. There’s dark humor, explosive fates (quite literally), and a close look at how ancient myths got rewritten through the lens of Christianity. #QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #Mythologicalcycle

Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Lugaid Luaigne, Fergus mac Lede, Conghal Cláiringnech

Our epic journey through the Martial Career of Conghal Cláiringhneach culminates in men standing waist deep in blood. We confront the very questions that have haunted this saga—was the bloodshed truly necessary, or merely the predictable outcome of a society ruled by blade and honor? Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.

Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Nabgodon

We begin the The Martial Career of Conghal Cláiringhneach with a river of bloodshed, created by the ridiculous demands of honor culture. Witness the raw power of a warrior said to have split a boat in two with nothing but his bare hands. Discover why hurling insults at your monarch might not be the worst strategic decision when swords are drawn and lives hang in the balance. Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.

Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Óengus Tuirmech Temrach

We return with a king who is the worst kind of father. Hear us both be disgusted with history. Trigger Warning: SA/Incest 13:29 - 14:35 Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season. ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com

Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Cobthach Cóel Breg & Labraid Loingsech

Blood pools beneath the High King's corpse as his own brother clutches the fatal dagger, still warm with betrayal. In ancient Ireland, where oaths were sacred and kinship divine, Ugaine Mor's murder unleashes a tale of passionate love, horrific brutality, savage vengeance, and the terrible price of breaking an unbreakable vow. Some debts can only be paid in fire & blood. Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season. ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com ---- #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon #Ireland #Irishhistory #saga #legends #celtic

Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Úgaine Mór

How many children is too many? We dive into the legendary reign of a man who fathered an astonishing number of offspring, redefining what it means to leave a legacy. Hear a saga of love, betrayal, and a mystical dagger that sealed the fate of kings. Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season. ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com ---- #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon #Ireland #Irishhistory #Saga #legends

Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Queen Macha Mong Ruad

We start of our adventure through the beginnings of Ancient Ireland and explore the life of an Irish Queen who bent reality to her will. Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season. ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com ---- #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon #Ireland #Irishhistory #Saga

Second Kingdom of the Burgundians: Sigismund & Godomar II

In the season finale for the Kingdoms of Burgundy, two brothers vie for the throne of Burgundy. One is the heir, the other, a traitorous bastard. But who really threw the Kingdom down a well? Protagonists: Sigismund, Godomar II ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com ---- #france #burgundy #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon

Second Kingdom of the Burgundians: Gundobad & Caretene

The price of Godegisel’s betrayal has been paid in full resulting in the massacre of his followers and the horrific execution of his wife. Now Gundobad must work to rebuild the Burgundian kingdom to reclaim the power he once had. Protagonists: Gundobad, Caretene, Sigismund ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com ---- #france #burgundy #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon

Second Kingdom of the Burgundians: Godegisel & Teudelinda

In the ashes of the Western Roman Empire, three kingdoms arise to fill it's place. Hear how the Burgundian Monarchs navigate the new treacherous world that they find themselves in. Protagonists: Gundobad, Caretene, Sigismund, Godegisel, Teudelinda ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com ---- #france #burgundy #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon

Second Kingdom of the Burgundians: Gundioc & Chilperic

The Burgundian kingdom has been completely annihilated after they tried to double cross Rome. All that remains of the power structure is the princes Gundioc & Chilperic. Hear how they respond to the near extinction of their people. Mrs. His Name: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1166&context=westernarchives Protagonists: Gundioc, Chilperic, Gundobad, Godegisel ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com ---- #france #burgundy #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon

First Kingdom of the Burgundians: Gebicca, Gundomar, Giselher & Gunther

Quest for Power is Back! New music, new narrative structure, new host; same backstabbing bloody nonsense. In this premiere episode of Season 5, we are traversing through the very beginning of the First Kingdom of the Burgundians. Hear how myth turns into legend and how legend becomes history. We also get a guest appearance by our first ruler, King Alaric I of the Visigoths. Protagonists: Gebicca, Gundomar, Giselher, Gunther ---- Links Website: https://thequestforpower.com/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com ---- #france #burgundy #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon

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Merovingian Queen: St. Radegund

Saint Radegund of House Merovingian, the Holy Queen, Princess of Thuringia, Ascetic, Escape Artist, Relic Hunter, Deaconess of Holy Cross We might have missed a few things when discussing Radegund in King Chlothar I episode. Now we are here to correct it. Hear how a captured princess will go on to outwit, outplay, and outlast the mighty king himself. ---- Links One-time Donation https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support Review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045 Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/ ---- #france #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #Queen

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Rise of the Merovingians Finale: Chlothar I

Chlothar of House Merovingian, the First of his Name, Kinslayer, King of Incest, King of Soissons, King of Orleans, King of the Eastern Franks, King of Paris, King of the Burgundians, King of all the Franks Welcome to the epic finale of the battle royale for dominance over the Frankish Empire! Being the youngest son of Clovis, Chlothar had an uphill battle against his brothers. Witness how far he will go to achieve supreme power. Hear about a runaway queen, literal sister-wives, a horrific way to punish your rebellious child, and a marriage which was so repulsive that the church got involved. ---- Links One-time Donation https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/ ---- #franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod