We Need to Talk about Dumbo
Ever wondered why or how war elephants ended up being used in the Mediterannean? Probably not, but in this podcast I trace their origins, how they were used and other elephant facts.
7 Sep 201728min
Beards, anaesthetic and prostitutes in antiquity
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 ha...
7 Sep 201719min
Bees BC
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. You can find me here https://lin...
7 Sep 201725min
