16: Historically Accurate Fantasy w/ Daniel Olesen

Travis interviews fantasy author Daniel Olesen about the historical details writers get wrong about medieval Europe, how to properly research and portray cultures outside one's own experience, and misconceptions many people have about the vikings and Norse mythology.

Read Daniel Olesen's Books

• The Eagle's Flight (it's free!)
• The Prince of Cats

History Books Mentioned

• The Discarded Image by C.S. Lewis
• The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan

Find Daniel Online

• Website
• Twitter
• Patreon

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Music:

• Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no
• Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no

Detailed show notes can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com