Fantasy Dinner Guests with Helen McVeigh
Ever play the "who would you invite to a dinner party" game? Well, here is the ancient history and myth version. Joining me for the first episode is Helen McVeigh and we run through her 6 picks. You...
12 Nov 20211h 8min
Witches and demons in ancient Mesopotamia.
In this episode I'm continuing the #NightofTheLivyDead Halloween tradition with a look at witches and demons in ancient Mesopotamia. How were they viewed? What made a witch? How did you counter a demo...
25 Okt 202128min
Jason of Pherae with guest Dr Michael Furman.
In the 4th century BCE the region of Thessaly underwent a transformation. It went from being fractured to becoming a unified state under the leadership of Jason. In a short time Jason became a promine...
8 Okt 202139min
Thebes. Apex and Despair.
It's the final of my Theban trilogy. In this episode I discuss the highs and lows for Thebes in the 4th century BCE. Along with covering the whirlwind of alliances and reprisals I help answer question...
13 Juli 202141min
Thebes: Revenge and Rivalry.
In this episode I discuss Thebes in the 5th century BCE. How did it fare after Plataea and what position was it in by the end of the century? Revenge, a sporting controversy and even the big stage fea...
31 Maj 202140min
The gardens of Pompeii with Jessica Venner.
In this episode I talk with guest expert Jessica Venner all about what the gardens in Pompeii can tell us. We chat about what the gardens looked like, the problems of keeping up with the neighbours, w...
24 Apr 20211h 27min
Thebes. Walls, teeth and Persians.
As part of a look at Thebes I start with the mythical foundation of the city before moving through to the very real aftermath of the Persian invasion. Athletic cows, wedding drama and walls. Something...
3 Apr 202136min
Trailer - why listen to the Ancient History Hound podcast?
Here's yours truly giving a pep talk as to why you might want to subscribe to the show.
20 Mars 202150s
