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All about ancient history. Creator and host of the Ancient History Hound podcast.
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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Nov 25
Got a spare moment? Giving my podcast a rating on Apple/iTunes (and perhaps even a review) makes a huge difference to an indie podcaster such as myself. Thanks!! #iTunes #podcast #ancienthistory
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History Podcast · 91 Episodes · Twice monthly
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Archaeologists probe ancient Roman army camp: ‘Possibly the largest in Belgium’ | VRT NWS: news
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Archaeologists probe ancient Roman army camp: ‘Possibly the largest in Belgium’ | VRT NWS: news
In Velzeke, near Zottegem, in East Flanders, archaeologists are searching for traces of an ancient Roman army camp. If they find the remains, it could be the largest Roman army camp in Belgium. ‘That ...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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In Episode 1, @ancientblogger.bsky.social, explores how Skyrim provided routine and escape during one of life's difficult chapters. Which game has been there for you when you needed it most?

#GamingPodcast #Skyrim
December 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Loved recording this episode with @ancientblogger.bsky.social, all about the Northwest African bandit-turned-rebel Tacfarinas!
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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As it's on the horizon here's an episode all about the origins of the Saturnalia and what went on. #ancientrome #saturnalia
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Ancient History Hound: The Saturnalia.
It's that time of the year for a look at the Roman Saturnalia. This was a Roman midwinter festival in which people gave presents, partied and even slaves got time off. In this episode I look into the ...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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✨A woman makes an offering✨

This #FrescoFriday we travel to the Villa San Marco in Stabiae to enjoy this beautiful depiction of a woman carrying a tray that has food an implements associated with making a ritual offering.

Photo credit to @chapps.bsky.social ☺️
Description from Wikimedia Commons: “The peplos-clad woman in this fresco is labeled as an 'offerant', which is appropriate since she's carrying a silver offering tray with herbs, food, and other implements to perform a ritual offering to the gods. Found in the diaetae ('day rooms') facing the gardens at the ancient Villa San Marco, in Stabiae.” This artefact is held by the MAN Napoli, inv. 8890a. Image credit to Chapps.
December 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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✨The gaze is here✨

Things have taken a turn at the Partial Historians HQ with Dr G transforming into Medusa and Dr Rad frozen in time and space. Let’s hope we can shake off this situation before our next episode release 👀👀

#AncientRome #AncientGreece #Medusa #Mythology
Dr G is dressed in a Medusa-style costume while Dr Rad looks to have become frozen as still as a statue! Why is Dr Rad frozen in black and white? Well, only the gods know!
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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New episode out featuring @drjeball.bsky.social - time to talk about Tacfarinas! #ancientrome #tacfarinas
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Ancient History Hound: Tacfarinas with Dr Jo Ball
Dr Jo Ball returns as a guest on the podcast to talk about Tacfarinas, the subject of her latest book. In the early 1st century AD Tacfarinas led a rebellion against Rome in north west Africa. Listen ...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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On the trail of antiquity: 2,000 km in a Roman boat to the Black Sea | YACHT
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On the trail of antiquity: 2,000 km in a Roman boat to the Black Sea
A team of researchers, students and volunteers from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is reconstructing authentic Roman boats and testing them on the water.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
ancientblogger.bsky.social
Going back to school this week helping Year 3s with their ancient Rome topic. Been volunteering at one school in #Brighton for over 10 years. Here's a couple of photos (released by the school) from previous visits.
#ancientrome #school #schoolvisit
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Gladiator helmets from Pompeii. A Thraex (with a palm tree), Murmillo (with scenes from the capture of Troy) and a Provocator.
#gladiator #pompeii #ancientrome
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Here's the first episode in a miniseries on ancient Sicily. I begin with an overview of the island and the arrival of the Phoenicians and the Greeks. #ancientgreece #sicily #phoenician
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Ancient History Hound: Ancient Sicily (pt1). New neighbours.
The first of a mini series on ancient Sicily. I begin with a brief sojurn around the island and an overview of the original inhabitants. Then it's onto the Greeks and Phoenicians who founded colonies ...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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This #ReliefWednesday we celebrate Hecate, the goddess of the crossroads and transitions.

This is a votive relief to Hecate and the inscription warns against defacement of the place where the relief was located. Presumably the relief was originally located in a sanctuary to the goddess.
Description from the Kunsthistorisches Museum: “As guardian of places of transition, statues were erected in her honor, often depicting her with a tripartite body, which could multiply her power. This is also how she is portrayed here in the relief: above the lower body with its long, folded garment, the multiple forms are clearly visible: a total of six arms and three (now partially damaged) heads can be discerned.“
November 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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A few pumpkins I have carved over the years inspired by Greek vases. Hopefully you can recognise one or two. 🎃🏺
#ancientgreece #pumpkincarving #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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Why were witches in ancient Rome interested in the moon? 🌚🎃🎙🏺🧙‍♀️
#ancientrome #witch #halloween
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Is it even podcasting about ancient Rome if there hasn’t been any swordplay or silly shenanigans?

#AncientRome #History
Throwback to Dr G and Dr Rad just playing around with some replica swords after a recording session! Throwback to Dr G and Dr Rad just playing around with some replica swords after a recording session!
October 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM
ancientblogger.bsky.social
It's a Halloween special!
🧙‍♀️🎃🏺 #ancientrome #halloween #witch
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Ancient History Hound: Witches in ancient Rome
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. Pl...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Today is publication day of this new exciting book by my friend and former colleague Steve Tuck!

Please spread the word and order below.
STEVEN L. TUCK THE GREAT ERUPTION OF MOUNT VESUVIUS AND ITS SURVIVORS ESCAPE FROM POMPElI
October 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
ancientblogger.bsky.social
Something to get you in the #Halloween mood. 🎃
#ancientgreece #ancientrome
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Ancient History Hound: 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...
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October 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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I was a guest on Podcasting Amplified talking about my podcast. You can catch it on YouTube (my first video appearance!) #ancienthistoryhound #podcast #podcasting
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The Keys To Building a Thriving, Loyal Podcast Audience | Podcasting Amplified
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October 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
ancientblogger.bsky.social
It's important for Empires from a long time ago to network. Think I'll leave the Tauntaun cavalry to the auxilia though.
#ancientrome #tauntaun #bikerscout #legion #starwars
October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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@classicsacademy.bsky.social unsure how to pronounce 'goêteia' (will be used in an upcoming episode). Any help appreciated!
October 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
ancientblogger.bsky.social
There will be another Halloween themed episode this year - to get you in the mood here's the one from last year. 🏺🎃
#halloween #ancientgreece #ancientegypt #mesopotamia
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Ancient History Hound: Curse tablets and figurines.
In this Night of the Livy Dead Halloween special I discuss the types of curses which made it onto tablets and figurines from antiquity. Starting with ancient Egypt and ending in the later Roman period...
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October 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
ancientblogger.bsky.social
Had a great time at the weekend with Legio II Augusta (at Battles Through History). A real eagle, dromedaries and drills!
#ancientrome #legion #eagle #dromedary
October 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Bridges, Vestal Virgins and the harmful dead. It's a look at May & June in ancient Rome in the latest episode. #ancientrome #ancienthistory
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Ancient History Hound: Festivals in ancient Rome: May & June
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. Episode notes with a transcript...
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October 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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In the lead up to Halloween don't forget the annual 'Night of the Livy Dead' episodes on the Ancient History Hound podcast. Here's one from a few years back. 🏛🏺👻
#mesopotamia #ancienthistory #witches

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Ancient History Hound: Re-release: Witches and Demons in Mesopotamia.
A re-release of a previous Night of the Livy Dead Halloween special. This one was all about witchcraft and demons in Mesopotamia and how you might counter them. If you enjoy this why not have a scroll...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM