Ancient History Hound

<p>In this episode I get into a famous event and a famous non-event. Did Hannibal really take Rome by surprise by crossing the Alps and why didn't he attack Rome directly after Cannae? I tackle both of these questions...

<p>In this episode I look at how the Spartan soldier fared in battle. What advantages had they been given through the agoge and syssitia? What was hoplite battle like and how good were the Spartans? I also look at a...

<p>Sparta, what do we know about it exactly and what's been exaggerated, or just made up? In the first of three episodes I look at the education system (agoge), communal mess (syssitia) and get into the Krypteia (not...

<p>Time for a quick update about what to expect in 2026 and when the next episode will drop. </p> <p>Let me know what you think, I'm @ancientblogger on Instagram, X, Bluesky and TikTok. There's also the Ancient History...

<p>This is the second of two episodes where I was a guest back in 2024 on the Partial Historians, a fantastic podcast which I suggest you check out. Over two epsiodes we discuss the places in ancient Rome linked to the...

<p>This is the first of two episodes where I was a guest back in 2024 on the Partial Historians, a fantastic podcast which I suggest you check out. Over two epsiodes we discuss the places in ancient Rome linked to the...

<p>Dr Jo Ball returns as a guest on the podcast to talk about Tacfarinas, the subject of her latest book.</p> <p>In the early 1st century AD Tacfarinas led a rebellion against Rome in north west Africa. Listen to find...

<p>It's that time of the year for a Night of the Livy Dead halloween special! This time it's about witches and magic in ancient Rome. From what defined a witch through to examples in Roman literature. Please rate or...

<p>May and June are covered in this episode which includes dealing with the dead at midnight, the Vestals and a bridge. Oh, and some straw dolls with a sinister backstory.</p> <p>Episode notes with a transcription...

<p>It's time for April in ancient Rome which means overseas deities setting down roots, Romulus getting a free pass, sheep and much more.</p> <p>Episode notes with a transcription, reading list, links, images and...

<p>Much dancing, leaping, drinking and a musical instrument. As a month March had a legacy of sorts and there was a lot of fun to be had, though not everyone approved.</p> <p>Episode notes on www.ancientblogger.com</p>...

<p>Continuining the miniseries I dive into three festivals celebrated in February. There's much nudity, a spell and a festival with a name which might be a bit misleading.</p> <p>If you can rate and/or review please do...

<p>Ever wonder how the Romans set out their year and what they got up to in January? This is the first of a miniseries about festivals in ancient Rome. </p> <p>In this episode I take a brief look at how the Romans...

<p>Join me and guest Lottie Luke as we discuss The Return, a film about Odysseus, well, returning to Ithaca. How did the film differ from the Odyssey poem and what were our general thoughts?</p> <p>As you might imagine...

<p>Bad poetry, bad behaviour and a bizarre use for heated walnut shells. In this episode I pick and and finish with Dionysius I of Syracuse. It's quite a rollercoaster with a dramatic finish.</p> <p>Episode notes at...