Podcast Episodes

The Fall of Veii: Part III

Episode 160

We return for the final instalment on the fall of Veii in 396 BCE.

In our previous episode, we witnessed the actual conquest of the great Etruscan city.

Now it’s Camillus’ time to bask in the glory!

He'…

Published on 6 months ago

Gladiator II with Professor Martin M. Winkler

WARNING! This post and episode both contain spoilers!

We are back to discuss Gladiator II, the sequel to Ridley Scott’s smash hit Gladiator (2000). Gladiator II is set in the joint reign of Caracalla …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Fall of Veii: Part II

Episode 159

The Fall of Veii is finally upon us – or perhaps we should say it was finally upon them! After a shameful defeat early in 396, the Romans decided to appoint a dictator. It is time for a Republican he…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Far Edges of the Known World with Owen Rees

We are super excited for this conversation. Owen Rees is the founder of the website badancient.com and we’ve been lucky enough to write a couple of articles over there on some misconceptions about th…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

The Fall of Veii: Part I

Episode 158

396 BCE is finally here! Rome and Veii have been locked in a competition for space and resources for quite some time and it seems like the tide is about to turn. The year 396 BCE is perhaps one of th…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Special Episode - Gladiator II with Dr Lindsay Steenberg

WARNING! This post and episode both contain spoilers!

In case you somehow missed it, the hotly anticipated sequel to Gladiator (2000) hit the cinemas in November 2024. Gladiator II follows the story o…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Special Episode - Enemy of My Dreams with Jenny Williamson

We were titillated to speak to the scintillating Jenny Freaking Williamson. Jenny is one of the co-hosts of Ancient History Fangirl, which we like to consider part of the unofficial but highly exclus…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Special Episode – Storylife with Professor Joel P. Christensen

We are thrilled to sit down in conversation with Professor Joel P. Christensen to discuss some of the ideas explored in his forthcoming book Storylife: On Epic, Narrative, and Living Things (Yale Uni…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

From Delphi, With Love

Episode 157

In 398, the Romans received some worrying signs from the gods, and now we return with a special message for them: From Delphi, With Love.

Episode 157 – From Delphi, With Love

In 397 BCE, the Romans wer…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Special Episode – Totally Chaotic History with Dr Emma Southon

Are you ready to have a Totally Chaotic time?

We certainly hope so, as we are thrilled to welcome Dr Emma Southon back on the show for the FOURTH TIME (not the third, as incorrectly said by Dr Rad). E…

Published on 10 months ago