Ancient History Hound

Ancient History Hound

I'm all about ancient history so why not join me as I explore Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. I cover a range of topics which are suitable for all levels of understanding. Have a scroll through and start listening. Find me on Instagram, TikTok, X and Bluesky as @ancientblogger. There's also the @ancientblogger YouTube channel and the Ancient History Hound subreddit. Come say hi!

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Re-release: Witches and Demons in Mesopotamia.

Re-release: Witches and Demons in Mesopotamia.

A re-release of a previous Night of the Livy Dead Halloween special. This one was all about witchcraft and demons in Mesopotamia and how you might counter them. If you enjoy this why not have a scroll...

7 Loka 202327min

Bees BC: Bees and honey in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece.

Bees BC: Bees and honey in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece.

Bees and honey have been incredibly important for different peoples for a long, long time. In this episode I discuss exactly how bees were kept, how honey was produced and what it was used for. I also...

4 Syys 202333min

Hannibal: from Cannae to Zama

Hannibal: from Cannae to Zama

The story of Hannibal didn't stop at Cannae. Following this victory he met obstacle and success as he took on Rome in southern Italy. In this episode I unwrap what happened and how it all led to his f...

1 Elo 202337min

Magna Graecia: Greeks in Southern Italy.

Magna Graecia: Greeks in Southern Italy.

The Greeks established numerous colonies in southern Italy. In this episode I'm delving into the history of them, how they interacted with local peoples and of course each other. Dancing animals, a dr...

3 Heinä 202337min

Helots of Sparta

Helots of Sparta

The helots of Sparta were a people who were indispensible for the Spartan state. But what did they do, how had Sparta acquired them and how did it go about controlling this population? Episode notes (...

21 Touko 202335min

Archaic Athens and democracy.

Archaic Athens and democracy.

At the beginning of the 6th century BC Athens was in crisis and by the end of it there was a new political system in place. In this episode I discuss the changes, characters and events which occured. ...

10 Huhti 202332min

The Lupercalia.

The Lupercalia.

The Lupercalia was literally run on on the 15th February in ancient Rome. Apart from the nudity, running and goathide thongs there's a lot going on here. Indeed the Roman writers seem unsure of how it...

12 Helmi 202324min

Romans in Scotland: The Campaigns with Dr Andrew Tibbs.

Romans in Scotland: The Campaigns with Dr Andrew Tibbs.

In the second of two episodes on Roman Scotland the chat turns to the three main campaigns which Rome undertook there. What was Rome trying to achieve? What do we really know about them? How did they ...

3 Helmi 202356min

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