Ancient History Hound

Ancient Blogger

I'm all about ancient history and this podcast covers ancient Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. From mainstay topics through to the more niche and aimed at all levels of knowledge I think you'll find something good to listen to. Why not have a browse? It would be great to have you join me. More content, including episode notes, on my ancient history website www.ancientblogger.com read less

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As per the title, the podcast Ancient History Hound is all ancient history. There are episodes on ancient Rome and ancient Greece. Host Ancient Blogger provides an understanding of themes like archaic Athens and democracy. Each episode describes the scenery and ambiance of the ancient setting. Then it relates the ancient setting to its modern counterpart. Topics like bees and honey gathering shed light on ancient medicinal practices. The podcast offers dates and context to each discovery. It also celebrates Persian history and the advanced society in ancient Egypt.

Host Ancient Blogger makes educated guesses about these civilizations. Ancient History Hound shows how historians can learn about cultures from long ago. Modern perspectives shed light on Ancient Greek events like the Lupercalia. The podcast host talks about the suspected origins of various Hellenistic and Roman traditions.

One example is "The Night of the Livy Dead: The Greek Underworld." In this episode, the host explores how the ancients viewed the underworld. In "The Haloa," Ancient History Hound describes the festival and its purpose. "Rise of the Gladiator" focuses on where they came from and the evolution of this phenomenon. The podcast explores "the origins of Greek tragedy" and its presence in Dionysia.

Ancient History Hound also includes guests to add further insight into certain topics. Dr. Carla Ionescu joins to discuss Artemis and the less familiar details of her legacy. Dr. Ionescu hosts Goddess Travel tours through the Artemis Research Centre. Other podcast guests include Ryan Stitt, Dr. Andrew Tibbs, and Dr. Sonya Nevin, to name a few. Stitt hosts the podcast The History of Ancient Greece. From Spartans to Tyrants to "mad honey," the ancient world presents a fascinating playground for learning. History fans can hear new episodes of this podcast each month.

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