It's hard to read the news these days without asking yourself, how did we get here?

Fiasco is a history podcast for the co-creators of Slow Burn.

In our first season, Bush v. Gore, we examine an unmistakable turning point in American politics,

the 2000 election, which resulted in a high-stakes stalemate, ended with one of the most controversial rulings in Supreme Court history.

So if you're trying to make sense at the present moment, check out Fiasco, Bush v. Gore. Listen on the IHeart

Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

On this episode of Nuts World, the Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical

fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces

one of the greatest fictional characters ever, the iconic Utrecht of Bebenberg, the Saxon-born Norse-raised warrior and rebel.

In his new book, Bernard Cornwell, revisits Utrud's realm,

illuminating elements of the Anglo-Saxon world he couldn't fully explain in his novels.

And I have to say, this is one of the most creative and innovative approaches I have ever seen to this kind of historic fiction.

Utrud's Feast offers rich background on the books of the Last Kingdom series, presenting a fascinating, detailed view of Anglo-Saxon life in all its splendor, danger, and beauty.

With his remarkable narrative flair,

Cornwall explores every aspect of this historical period,

from the clothes to weapons to food,

offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon Fair

created by renowned British chef Suzanne Pollock.

In addition, he has written three new stories exclusive to this book that reveal the man

behind the shield, Uttred as a young boy, as Alfred's advisor, and as prince.

So those of you who've been following my podcast know

that I'm just tremendous fan of Bernard Conwell's work, both his Napoleonic series, which is

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