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Ancient History Hound

Ancient Blogger

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Love ancient history? In my podcast I cover a range of topics from Greece and Rome. Whether you are someone new to the subject or a veteran there's something for you. There's even the odd pun. You can also find me on twitter @HoundAncient or my website www.ancientblogger.com

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Beards, anaesthetic and prostitutes in antiquity

Ancient History Hound

09/07/17 • 19 min

In this podcast I take three somewhat random topics and, well, you'll find out when you listen. Find out what topic of gossip in an Athenian barbershop caused panic, what types of surgery you could have had, and, finally the other thing in the title. Enjoy!

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Bees BC

Ancient History Hound

09/07/17 • 25 min

In this episode I look at the origins of beekeeping, from the developed industry of the Egyptians and Hittites through to what the hive meant to the Romans and Greeks.

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Sappho's Ode to Aphrodite

Ancient History Hound

07/02/22 • 15 min

In this mini episode I pick out some themes from Sappho's famous poem. But that's not all - I also include a performance of it in ancient Greek courtesy of Seikilo.

For more info, a reading list, more about Seikilo and transcription of the episode head over to www.ancientblogger.com - as you'll hear it's had a bit of an overhaul.

If you can review or send feedback my way I'd be grateful. More importantly, keep safe and thanks for listening.

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

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Eclipses in Antiquity

Ancient History Hound

06/27/20 • 42 min

It's time to turn my attention to the references made to eclipses in antiquity. They appear in palace records, poems and historical writings and across the Mediterranean (including Mesopotamia).

How where they understood? What rituals were observed and how can they be used to date and locate an event? Join me to find out more.

Notes to the episode can also be found at ancientblogger.com

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)

Kings of Rome. Lucius Tarquinius Priscus.

Ancient History Hound

03/30/20 • 32 min

Rebranding, tyrants, clothes, racing, omens, hydraulic engineering, formal wear and possibly a very long held grudge. The story of Rome's 5th king is certainly entertaining and in this podcast I talk about some of the aspects of his reign.

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)

Kings of Rome. Ancus Marcius.

Ancient History Hound

02/24/20 • 28 min

It's time for Rome's fourth King, Ancus Marcius to come into the spotlight. I discuss what he did and didn't build as well as play detective in a murder mystery. Spoiler alert, he probably did it.

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)

Kings of Rome. Servius Tullius.

Ancient History Hound

04/25/20 • 33 min

Reform, negligent chariot driving and mild pyrotechnics. It's the turn of Servius Tullis, Rome's 6th King to feature. Servius' rise, his fall, reforms and a few puns are all included so get listening.

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)

The Saturnalia

Ancient History Hound

12/15/19 • 24 min

In this podcast I run the rule over the Roman Saturnalia a festival which started around the 17th December. What did it involve exactly, how did these elements appear and why?

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai instrumental)

Human Sacrifice in Antiquity. Part Two.

Ancient History Hound

11/25/19 • 47 min

In the second episode it's the turn of Greece and Rome to come under the spotlight. To what extent did both cultures engage in this and how did their myths and rituals reflect their attitudes? All with a few puns thrown in to lighten the mood.

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai instrumental)

Kings of Rome. Tullus Hostilius.

Ancient History Hound

01/26/20 • 27 min

Continuing my examination of the Roman kings I talk about Tullus Hostilius, the third Roman king.

Tulls was primarily associated with Rome's military exploits and had a hand in a famous myth. He also had more than a hand in a death which shocked even Livy. From war to religious problems and a bizarre death. It's all here.

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)

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