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Podcast – Greek and Roman bathing

In this podcast I’m discussing how the Romans and Greeks bathed, probably. I start with the development of bathing, what made Menelaus the Liberace of rubber-ducky time and finish with… Read more »

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Star Wars music played using ancient Greek instruments

Ever wonder what this would sound like? Check out this YouTube video.  

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Labouring the part. Hercules in cinema.

Back to Italy. The link between Italy and Hercules may not seem obvious. Yet there was a relationship between the two. The myth of Geryon’s  cattle and the defeat of… Read more »

greek myth    cinema, hercules

Ostracism, a very tall woman and tyrants. (Podcast)

In this podcast I look at the oddity that was ostracism in Ancient Athens. Why was it needed? What did it aim to do? There’s also a brief chat about… Read more »

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My vlog on the Battle of Cannae

August 2nd 216 BC is traditionally the date for the Battle of Cannae. What better way to understand it better than via my vlog on it from a few years… Read more »

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Ancient History Apparel! #AntiquiTshirts

Recently I have been expanding my collection of ancient history themed t-shirts and I thought I’d post about where I bought them from. It’s great to support the artists behind… Read more »

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Argonauts Assemble! Interesting YouTube clip

Saw this on twitter and it seems that someone’s had the great idea of recreating the Argo, looks quite nifty! Here’s the text from the Youtube clip Original motion picture… Read more »

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Wish you weren’t here: The Sicilian Expedition

Latest podcast and this time on the Sicilian Expedition and how Thucydides uses a variety of techniques to position it within his political views. We also find out why Nicias… Read more »

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Superheroes in antiquity #classicsandcomics

Recently I stumbled upon a few unusual, if not downright quirky clashes of superheroes and antiquity. After tweeting out a few and noting the use of  #classicsandcomics by @tophocles I… Read more »

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Between the rockery and a hard place. Priapus and the garden gnome.

From Germany to the UK. In 1847 Sir Charles Isham journeyed back from Germany and returned with 21 smaller friends. These were small figures which themselves had evolved from what… Read more »

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  • A day spent editing a podcast. Still more to do...#ancientblogger #AncientHistoryHound #podcasting #podcast #biancadelrio
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    A day spent editing a podcast. Still more to do... #ancientblogger   #AncientHistoryHound   #podcasting   #podcast   #biancadelrio 
  • Latest episode is all about the foundation of Thebes. From the mythical to the fallout after the Persian invasion there
    by ancientblogger 6 days ago
    Latest episode is all about the foundation of Thebes. From the mythical to the fallout after the Persian invasion there's
  • Chief Wiggum serving a
    by ancientblogger 4 weeks ago
    Chief Wiggum serving a 'Agamemnon and the tapestries' vibe here.  #ancientblogger   #oresteia   #aeschylus   #Agamemnon   #chiefwiggum   #GreekMythology   #hubris 
  • In the next podcast I
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    In the next podcast I'll be joined by  @mariatlloyd  - we'll be discussing Leptis Magna and the emperor Septimus Severus
  • New podcast out this weekend all about Leptis Magna and Septimius Severus. I chat with @mariatlloyd about how Leptis developed
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    New podcast out this weekend all about Leptis Magna and Septimius Severus. I chat with  @mariatlloyd  about how Leptis developed
  • Frescoes in the House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii feature a number of birds. One site has identified them,
    by ancientblogger 4 days ago
    Frescoes in the House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii feature a number of birds. One site has identified them,
  • Inside the amphitheatre at Italica. A must visit if you are near Seville. #ancientblogger #sevillaciudad #sevilla #Andalucia #amphitheatre
    by ancientblogger 3 months ago
    Inside the amphitheatre at Italica. A must visit if you are near Seville.  #ancientblogger   #sevillaciudad   #sevilla   #Andalucia   #amphitheatre 
  • Love this map of mythical beasts in ancient Greece. By Neil Parkinson and you can buy on etsy (NeilParkinsonShop). Ordered
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    Love this map of mythical beasts in ancient Greece. By Neil Parkinson and you can buy on etsy (NeilParkinsonShop). Ordered
  • Probably not the obvious association but why not? #ancientblogger #Heracles #Hercules #mining #quarry
    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    Probably not the obvious association but why not?  #ancientblogger   #Heracles   #Hercules   #mining   #quarry 
  • According to myth Cadums was the founder of Thebes. The Oracle at Delphi told him to follow a cow until
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    According to myth Cadums was the founder of Thebes. The Oracle at Delphi told him to follow a cow until
  • Got to catch up with Oscar at the weekend. Neither of us have improved our manners. #ancientblogger #dogsofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #parsonrussellterrier
    by ancientblogger 2 weeks ago
    Got to catch up with Oscar at the weekend. Neither of us have improved our manners.  #ancientblogger   #dogsofinstagram   #jackrussellterrier   #parsonrussellterrier 
  • Mycenean fresco from the palace at Thebes (dating to 1400-1300 BCE). Thebes was a major Mycenean centre in ancient Greece.
    by ancientblogger 3 weeks ago
    Mycenean fresco from the palace at Thebes (dating to 1400-1300 BCE). Thebes was a major Mycenean centre in ancient Greece.
  • Venus looking not all that bothered as she emerges from the sea. This fresco is from a garden wall in
    by ancientblogger 1 week ago
    Venus looking not all that bothered as she emerges from the sea. This fresco is from a garden wall in
  • The foundation myth of Thebes has a dual nature to it. Kadmus founded the site but later Amphion and Zethus
    by ancientblogger 1 month ago
    The foundation myth of Thebes has a dual nature to it. Kadmus founded the site but later Amphion and Zethus
  • Reading up on plant care. Some interesting ideas....#AncientBlogger #Cato #Gardening #AncientRome #brightonandhove
    by ancientblogger 1 week ago
    Reading up on plant care. Some interesting ideas.... #AncientBlogger   #Cato   #Gardening   #AncientRome   #brightonandhove 
  • Ruins at Leptis Magna. #ancientblogger #LeptisMagna #AncientRome #Libya #AncientHistory
    by ancientblogger 2 months ago
    Ruins at Leptis Magna.  #ancientblogger   #LeptisMagna   #AncientRome   #Libya   #AncientHistory 
  • Latest podcast episode is out. The topic is how Greek Tragedy started and here
    by ancientblogger 3 months ago
    Latest podcast episode is out. The topic is how Greek Tragedy started and here's a bit from it. You can
  • The garden of Octavius Quartio in Pompeii featured a water channel some 50 metres in length. This fed fountains and
    by ancientblogger 2 days ago
    The garden of Octavius Quartio in Pompeii featured a water channel some 50 metres in length. This fed fountains and
  • Historical perspectives. #ancientblogger #dinosaur #tyrannosaurusrex #stegasaurus
    by ancientblogger 2 weeks ago
    Historical perspectives.  #ancientblogger   #dinosaur   #tyrannosaurusrex   #stegasaurus 
  • The things you find when you start to research wine in antiquity. #ancientblogger #Wine #bacchus #aftershave
    by ancientblogger 3 months ago
    The things you find when you start to research wine in antiquity.  #ancientblogger   #Wine   #bacchus   #aftershave 

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