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The best podcasts for Ancient History

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Who am I?

I got the ancient history bug when I studied it at college (Uni and a part time MA followed). Since then its manifested in a number of ways, from blogging to Roman re-enactment and volunteering at schools to talk about it. My podcast has been going since 2017 and it's a great way of being able to connect with the subject and hopefully engage with people about it. In the few minutes of spare time I have (I work full time) I waddle around the gym, game and take my dog out. He features a lot on the recent coverart. Watching the original Clash of the Titans as a kid hooked me in the context of Greek myth. Many years later I got the chance to study it and reasoned that as I was always a fan of myth perhaps I should give it a go. I'm very glad I did. I'm not an academic, so I wouldn't claim expert status, but I would say I'm comfortable within the wider topic of ancient history where it applies to Rome and Greece. Podcasting has allowed me to get back into studying, which I have always enjoyed and it's certainly furnished me with a sound knowledge in many areas.

My Show

What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

It's ancient history! Rome and Greece mainly but I do try to cover other cultures and people such as Mesopotamia, Phoenicia, the Hittites etc. I cover big topics but I'm more drawn to ones which get less attention. Whatever I do I try to make it as engaging as possible, which often involves a bad joke or pun. My selection is of other podcasts who do a great job and in many ways I would like to reach the standards of.

What is my podcast playlist about?

I hope it will be a good resource for those wanting to learn more about ancient history. By the way - these are in no particular order! They are all equally fantastic.

The podcasts I picked and why

1. Casting Through Ancient Greece

Why this podcast?

Mark has a great series of episodes and it covers much of what you need to know. I wish I had this when I was studying all those years ago.

Casting Through Ancient Greece
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A podcast about the history of ancient Greece for people new to and familiar with Ancient Greek history.The Casting Through Ancient Greece podcast will focus on telling the story of Ancient Greece starting from the pre history through Archaic Greece, Classical Greece and up to the Hellenistic period. Featured throughout the podcast series will be Major events such as the Greek and Persian wars, The Peloponnesian war and Alexander the Greats war against Persia. www.castingthroughancientgreece.com for more resources and creditsSupport the series at www.patreon.com/castingthroughancientgreecefacebook: casting through ancient greeceTwitter: @casting_greece

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2. The Partial Historians

Why this podcast?

Both hosts are experts and they focus in other areas of Rome's history. You don't often find this, there is a great connection between the two. You can't fail to learn something.

The Partial Historians

The Partial Historians

The Partial Historians

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An ancient Roman History podcast hosted by smart ladies!

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3. Spartan History Podcast

Why this podcast?

Like Spartans? Enough said. There's a lot more to the Spartans than we might think and this podcast goes to those places.

Spartan History Podcast
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Presenting a chronological history of the ancient Spartan peoples. Beginning with their earliest mentions in the epics of Homer, the Iliad and Odyssey, right through to the collapse of Spartan dominance in the 4th century BCE.

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4. Ancient History Fangirl

Why this podcast?

AHF covers a lot of different mythologies and this is a challenge they easily overcome. Great guests, fun chat and making it all interesting. Always good.

Ancient History Fangirl

Ancient History Fangirl

Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy

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An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it’s like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter.

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5. Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold

Why this podcast?

I imagine you already listen to this one, if not then get to it. Liv gets behind myths and throws a new perspective on things. Great guests and solo content.

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday.

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