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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Colchester has the earliest, best preserved and also one of the longest Roman city walls in Britain. The entire wall circuit is 1¾ miles in length and it once stood up to 6 metres tall. #WallsonWednesday
A stretch of Colchester's Roman wall, built from stone and brick, with grass and wildflowers in front.
October 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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The latest book by @drjeball.bsky.social has just arrived. Cannot wait to start reading! #ancientrome #tacfarinas #numidia
September 30, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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I have the edits for Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Greece. It's a better read than I remember, damn entertaining. Well it's entertaining me anyhow.
September 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Hoplite helmet dedicated at Olympia (circa 460BC). The inscription indicates it was won at a victory of an Argive force against Corinth. #ancientgreece #hoplite
September 19, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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What's better than dancing priests in ancient Rome? How about priests dancing with shields.... 🏛🏺🕺
#ancientrome #ancienthistory #romanreligion
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September 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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"If you go into the woods today....." There was certainly a surprise for Rome in the Teutoburg Forest around this time in AD 9.

Listen to @drjeball.bsky.social talk all about it. #ancientrome #teutoburg
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The Teutoburg Disaster with Dr Ball: Part One.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Sheep, a new goddess and an alibi for Romulus. Time for some Roman festivals in the month of April. 🐑🏺🏛🎙
#ancientrome #ancienthistoryhound
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Ancient History Hound: Festivals in ancient Rome: April
It's time for April in ancient Rome which means overseas deities setting down roots, Romulus getting a free pass, sheep and much more. Episode notes with a transcription, reading list, links, images a...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM