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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 interpretation.
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Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
In this minisode I talk about two disasters which befell a Greek and Roman army due to something you can put on your toast. How did it happen and why?
I also cover a nasty way to speed up a siege and a why there's no such thing as a free camp. Find me here.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
In this episode I'm joined by a guest expert Dr Carla Ionescu to discuss the goddess Artemis. There's so much about Artemis which is often left in the background so here we look into the aspects and associations of her you may not have heard of. From bloody rituals to a cake based rescue she's a fascinating deity.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
In this minisode I unwrap the sequence of events which befell Pompeii when Vesuvius erupted. Modern studies and archaeology has enabled a narrative to be built of how the eruption played out. I also briefly cover a couple of controversies and myths of Pompeii.
Given the situation there is reference to death and suffering.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
How did piracy feature in ancient Greece? What was it and how did the Greeks respond?
In this episode I give an overview from Homer through to the Hellenistic. Why not give it a listen and a review?
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
In this mini episode I pick out some themes from Sappho's famous poem. But that's not all - I also include a performance of it in ancient Greek courtesy of Seikilo.
If you can review or send feedback my way I'd be grateful. More importantly, keep safe and thanks for listening. Find me here.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
Over the course of 400 years people travelled to the Oracle of Dodona and asked questions. Some of these have survived and give an fascinating insight into what the people of ancient Greece were thinking.
In this episode I take you through the history and background of the oracle before getting stuck into those questions. Perhaps less pig theft but certainly job and relationship advice. I reckon there's a few which are relevant today.
I've also swapped promos with the Ancient Office Hours podcast, whose promo features - so go check them out!
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
Time for the big one. Cannae is one of the most famous battles of antiquity. Not only did Rome suffer a crushing defeat but the tactics behind the victory have been studied by generals and military tacticians ever since.
In this episode I discuss what happened in the lead up to it, trust me there's a drama at every turn. From dictators to deceptive cattle. Then there's the battle itself which I try to unpack to see how each side approached it and what tactics were used. Aside from the brutality and bloodshed there's a lot to get into.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
In her book, The Idea of Marathon, Dr Nevin explores the Battle of Marathon from different angles. Not just the events prior to it, but what we know about the battle and how later generations made sense of it all (this includes the modern period).
Join us as we cover a lot of ground (historically inaccurate pun intended). There are complaining Greeks, disappearing horses and possibly the greatest canine art cameo ever.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
The focus on Trasimene is often largely about the events of the day, but what is as interesting are the events leading up to it. What choices did Hannibal have and how did Rome try to anticipate him?
As well as the battle I discuss the details and events leading up to the battle. Find me here.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
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