That's Ancient History
Jean Menzies
That's Ancient History: the podcast for all things classical, old & new. Exploring antiquity from its history to its place in today's world. Host and producer Dr Jean Menzies.
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S.1 E.3 Combat Trauma in Ancient Greece with Stan Christoforou
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06/11/18 • 29 min
In this episode of That's Ancient History Jean talks to fellow PhD student Stan Christoforou about his research on combat trauma in 5th century BC Greece. His research involves dealing with modern psychology and to what extent it can be used to inform our understanding of antiquity, as well as looking at ancient mythological Greek heroes and the burden of war upon their lives. Stan is also currently collecting information for Classics After the Classroom, a project intended to promote classics in state schools so don't forget to check out @ClassicsATC on twitter to learn more. Books mentioned in this episode: Achilles in Vietnam by Jonathan Shay: https://amzn.to/2uEk809 Euripides' Ajax: https://amzn.to/2urQg7C Euripides' Heracles: https://amzn.to/2LaFOez Aeschylus' Oresteia: https://amzn.to/2zHTyZz Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookishthoughts
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That's Ancient History Introduction
That's Ancient History
05/22/18 • 2 min
That's Ancient History Introduction by Jean Menzies
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S.1 E.2 Retelling Classical Myths with Madeline Miller
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05/28/18 • 27 min
In this episode Jean is joined by Madeline Miller, author of the award-winning Song of Achilles to discuss her latest book Circe as well as the process of retelling ancient myths in modern fiction. The topics discussed include the origins of Madeline Miller's passion for ancient history and mythology, the decisions that need to be made when writing a myth retelling and what themes from Circe's story resonate with the 21st audience. Books Mentioned: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller: https://amzn.to/2NiBpni Circe by Madeline Miller: https://amzn.to/2urPwzm Homer's Odyssey translated by Emily Wilson: https://amzn.to/2zJEGKh Ovid's Metamorphosis: https://amzn.to/2uFAV2y Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare: https://amzn.to/2uG4ukH Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare: https://amzn.to/2LjOxrt Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookishthoughts
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S.1 E.1 Where it all began? Getting into classics with Harriet Scott
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05/28/18 • 31 min
In the first episode of season one Jean is joined by fellow classics graduate Harriet, who now works in charities, to chat about how they both discovered ancient history and mythology and developed a passion for the topics. Both were educated at comprehensive state schools in Scotland and had no formal education in classics prior to university so relied on pop culture, television documentaries and encouraging family members to introduce them to antiquity. Hopefully, their experiences will help you discover a passion for the topic too! Books & Shows Mentioned: Asterix the Gaul: https://amzn.to/2uHxfOa Plebs Time Team The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood: https://amzn.to/2uHxQiS Homer's Odyssey: https://amzn.to/2JuageD Suetonius' Lives of the Caesars: https://amzn.to/2JqJhkc The Secret History by Donna Tartt: https://amzn.to/2uGUK9M Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bookishthoughts
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S.3 E.2 Ask a Classicist with Sanne Vliegenthart: Classics is Everywhere!
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05/27/19 • 25 min
It's the third round of That's Ancient History's 'Ask a Classicist' specials where host Jean Menzies is joined by a complete classics novice and answers all of their pressing antiquity related questions (or tries to). Jean's classical myth retellings database: https://morejeansthoughts.wordpress.com/classical-myth-retellings/ Check out Sanne: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksandquills Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksandquills
S.1 E.9 Reading Women Crossover Episode - Women in Classics & Mythology
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09/03/18 • 36 min
This very special podcast episode comes to you in collaboration with the Reading Women podcast. Jean is joined by Autumn and Kendra to discuss women in classics and mythology. They cover everything from sexism in antiquity to modern day scholarship, as well as perceptions of women in mythology including goddesses such as Athena. You'll find plenty of interesting discussion topics as well book recommendations in this latest episode. Plus it doesn't stop here. This is one part of the two-part crossover special, the second episode of which you can find over on the Reading Women podcast now! Reading Women Podcast: https://www.readingwomenpodcast.com Part 1 of our crossover: https://www.readingwomenpodcast.com/blog/2018/08/29/ep-505-collab-with-thats-ancient-history Reading Women on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereadingwomen Autumn on twitter: https://twitter.com/autumnprivett Kendra on twitter: https://twitter.com/kdwinchester Kendra on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeOsY9TGb2UitTOr-Qn5wJg Books Mentioned: Ovid's Metamorphoses: https://www.bookdepository.com/Metamorphoses-Ovid/9780140447897?ref=grid-view&qid=1535887146730&sr=1-3?a_aid=bookishthoughts Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Silence-of-the-Girls/9780241338094?a_aid=bookishthoughts The Odyssey by Homer (translated by Emily Wilson): https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Odyssey/9780393089059?a_aid=bookishthoughts The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood: https://www.bookdepository.com/Penelopiad-Myth-Penelope-Odysseus-Text-Myth-Series-Margaret-Atwood/9781920885953?ref=grid-view&qid=1535887108308&sr=1-1?a_aid=bookishthoughts The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Magic-Toyshop/9780860681908?a_aid=bookishthoughts Percy Jackson and the Lightning Theif by Rick Riordan: https://www.bookdepository.com/Percy-Jackson-and-the-Lightning-Thief--Book-1-/9780141346809?a_aid=bookishthoughts
S.4 E.1 Ask a Classicist with Emma Oulton: Myth vs. Reality in Ancient Greece
That's Ancient History
02/24/20 • 30 min
Check Emma out on... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkingbymyshelf Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkbymyshelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkbymyshelf/ Follow the podcast on twitter: https://twitter.com/thatsancient Support the podcast on Ko-fi with a £3 donation: https://ko-fi.com/jeansthoughts As always thank you so much for listening and your continued support. Do feel free to get in touch on twitter if you have any questions or requests for future episodes. All of the books mentioned: Emily Wilson's translation of the Odyssey: https://www.bookdepository.com/Odyssey-Homer/9780393356250?ref=grid-view&qid=1581344571395&sr=1-1?a_aid=bookishthoughts Inventing the Barbarian by Edith Hall: https://www.bookdepository.com/Inventing-Barbarian-Edith-Hall/9780198147800?ref=grid-view&qid=1581344587807&sr=1-1?a_aid=bookishthoughts Circe by Madeline Miller: https://www.bookdepository.com/Circe/9781408890042?a_aid=bookishthoughts A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes: https://www.bookdepository.com/A-Thousand-Ships/9781509836192?a_aid=bookishthoughts Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Children-of-Jocasta/9781509836178?a_aid=bookishthoughts Hippolytus (a play) by Euripides: https://www.bookdepository.com/Euripides-I-David-Grene/9780226308807?ref=grid-view&qid=1581344657533&sr=1-3?a_aid=bookishthoughts The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Penelopiad/9781786892485?a_aid=bookishthoughts Orpheus Girl by Brynne Rebele-Henry: https://amzn.to/2SsU7g4 Here, the World Entire by Anwen Hayward: https://amzn.to/2vnU5OQ Weight by Jeanette Winterson: https://www.bookdepository.com/Weight-Jeanette-Winterson/9781786892492?ref=grid-view&qid=1581344734831&sr=1-1?a_aid=bookishthoughts
S.5 E.2 Medusa & Modern Women with Jessie Burton
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11/01/21 • 39 min
In this episode of That's Ancient History Jean talks to author Jessie Burton about her new book Medusa: https://amzn.to/3Guqp2B More from Jessie Burton: https://www.jessieburton.co.uk Follow That's Ancient History on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatsancient
S.2 E.4 Myth Digest: The Life of Helen of Troy
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12/10/18 • 22 min
In this episode of That's Ancient History host Jean Menzies goes in-depth exploring the ancient myth of Helen aka Helen of Troy. Helen is a figure of mythology who has continued to be talked about to the present day. Often used as an example of women's dangerous beauty is Helen's myth as simple as you've been led to believe? Of course not, Helen's story is complex, with numerous as many variations as a myth can have. It is also much more than simply the story of the Trojan War. Why not listen and learn a little more!
S.4 E.3 Coming of Age in Greek Mythology with Grace Page
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03/23/20 • 22 min
Follow the podcast on twitter: https://twitter.com/thatsancient Support the podcast with a £3 donation on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/jeansthoughts Follow Grace on twitter: https://twitter.com/grace_page_ Follow Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracenataliepage/
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How many episodes does That's Ancient History have?
That's Ancient History currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does That's Ancient History cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on That's Ancient History?
The episode title 'S.1 E.2 Retelling Classical Myths with Madeline Miller' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on That's Ancient History?
The average episode length on That's Ancient History is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of That's Ancient History released?
Episodes of That's Ancient History are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of That's Ancient History?
The first episode of That's Ancient History was released on May 22, 2018.
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