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 Apr 202332min
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 Feb 202324min
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 Feb 202356min
Romans in Scotland: Fortifications with Dr Andrew Tibbs.
In the first of two episodes on Roman Scotland Dr Andrew Tibbs unwraps the different types of fortifications the Romans built. From the large forts through to the small watchtowers we can learn a lot ...
15 Jan 202339min
Minisode. The Haloa
In the depths of winter a festival took place which celebrated the goddess Demeter, the Haloa. It was an all woman affair with drinking, fire and an all night feast. Oh, and rude language was a must. ...
18 Des 202213min
Rise of the Gladiator
How did gladiators take hold in Rome? Where did they come from and how was their use moulded by the big political events of the 1st century BC? In this episode I get into this and other aspects such a...
3 Des 202240min
Night of the Livy Dead: The Greek Underworld.
Another #NightofTheLivyDead episode and this time it's a look at the Greek Underworld. What was the journey there like? What happened in it and what's with singing amphibians? From Odysseus to Orpheus...
22 Okt 202230min
Night of the Livy Dead Minisode: Werewolves in Greece and Rome.
There are two main stories concerning werewolves in Greece and Rome and in this minisode I briefly cover them. What went on on Mount Lykaion exactly and how did the werewolf differ from our modern int...
16 Okt 202213min
