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Ancient History Fangirl

Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy
Roman Empire
Goths
Rome
Hanging Gardens Of Babylon
Alaric Of the Visigoths
Great Pyramid Of Giza
Project 2025
Artemis
Amazons
Julius Caesar
Lighthouse Of Alexandria
Pompeii
Visigoths
Human Sacrifice
Herodotus
Heritage Foundation
Temple Of Artemis
Greek Mythology
Egypt
Temple Of Artemis At Ephesus

An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it’s like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter.

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What can we believe about the Odyssey?

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Rick Riordan
Author of Percy Jackson series and related works
Rick Riordan/Disney-Hyperion
Episode: Liv and Genn Visit Camp Half Blood (with Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh)
Annabelle Oh
Collaborating writer in the Percy Jackson universe
Co-author on related series
Episode: Liv and Genn Visit Camp Half Blood (with Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh)
Brad Onishi
Religious scholar and author focused on Christian nationalism and evangelicalism
Axis Mundi Media; Straight White American Jesus
Episode: Can Christian Nationalists Be Normal in a Democracy? (With Brad Onishi)
Eva Leigh
USA Today best-selling romance author; writes historical romance and romantasy; also writes steampunk romance as Zoe Archer
Author
Episode: AHFG Book Club: Lady Pirates and Why-Choose Werewolves (with Eva Leigh)
Emma Southon
Historian and author, Roman history specialist
self-employed / author
Episode: A Democracy Built on Slavery (With Emma Southon)
Elizabeth May
Author of The Wolf and the Crown of Blood; Katrina Kendrick author
Author
Episode: AHFG Book Club: If Villain Bad, Why Villain Hot? (With Elizabeth May)
Saara El-Arifi
Internationally bestselling author of The Ending Fire trilogy and the Faebound trilogy
Author, Cleopatra adaptation novel
Episode: AHFG Book Club: Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh (With Saara El-Arifi)
Barry Strauss
Historian, academic, author and professor
Baruch College / Princeton University (as appropriate from context)
Episode: RE-RELEASE: Actium, Baby! (With Barry Strauss)
Mike Duncan
Host of The History of Rome and Revolutions; author
The History of Rome / Revolutions
Episode: RE-RELEASE: Spartacus vs. Toussaint L'Ouverture (With Mike Duncan)

Hosts

Jennifer Williamson
Co-host of Ancient History Fangirl; long-running host with focus on accessible historical storytelling and banter
Genn McMenemy
Co-host of Ancient History Fangirl; expert in making scholarly history engaging and entertaining

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • *redacted* YEAH!

    I loved them until they started bashing Trump. And then I loved them even more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lupo Blaidd Ulv
    United States2 months ago
  • Unfortunately political

    I did try to listen. I love history and hearing different takes. What I don’t need to hear is the same old woke TBS blasted at me when I just want a little respite while I do my workout.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A406B
    United States4 months ago
  • Praise Dionysus

    I have listened to dozens of these episodes and love the show. I’m going to buy the audio book next.

    I especially loved the Dionysus arc where it goes from the brilliantly entertaining mythology while slowly almost deceptively devolving into the real history and the slave revolt.

    Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryonius Maximus
    United States4 months ago
  • Swooooon!

    I’m throughly enjoying this podcast. I’m still working through from the beginning but its easily one of the main shows I listen to. I swoon over the hosts. They’re funny, interesting and the shows are well researched.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Possum4488
    United States7 months ago
  • While drinking steadily, these ladies will simultaneously entertain you and inform you about ancient history. This podcast is a lot of fun!

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Lord Gro
    7 months ago

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Listeners praise deep research and entertaining delivery.
Fans value banter and storytelling as much as historical accuracy.
Some reviews note political commentary detracts from entertainment for some listeners.

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#120
Ukraine/History
Apple Podcasts
#155
Norway/History
Apple Podcasts
#189
Sweden/History
Apple Podcasts
#241
Indonesia/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AHFG Book Club: If Villain Bad, Why Villain Hot? (With Elizabeth May)
Q: How would you describe this story and what makes it different from other romantas you've written?
Elizabeth May explains that Wolf and the Crown of Blood blends mythic inspirations (Beauty and the Beast, Eros and Psyche) with a unique setting where a princess is bound to a death pact with a Storm God; the result is a story that prioritizes intense romance while expanding the world and subverting traditional myth structures.
AHFG Book Club: Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh (With Saara El-Arifi)
Q: What was it like digging into such a famous and well-known historical figure? And what were the challenges in creating your version of Cleopatra?
Saara describes the process as a balance between honoring sources while filling gaps with imagination, focusing on Cleopatra's humanity and relationships, especially with Charmian, to present a nuanced, queer-centered view.
RE-RELEASE: Actium, Baby! (With Barry Strauss)
Q: Why fight at sea instead of risking a land engagement with Antony?
The hosts discuss that Antony would have preferred land combat, but Octavian's camp in the hills and his naval strength, plus the logistical challenge of feeding a large army in Greece, pushed the confrontation to the sea where Octavian had better control over supplies and maneuverability at that moment.
RE-RELEASE: Actium, Baby! (With Barry Strauss)
Q: What would Caesar have done?
Barry explains that the question is a useful heuristic for evaluating risk and logistics, but cautions that we should beware applying Caesar's exact playbook to Actium, since the circumstances, leadership, and strategic aims differed; Octavian and Agrippa's approach emphasizes supply lines and resource control, which is not a straightforward Caesar replica.
The Ancient History of the Horse (with David Chaffetz)
Q: What's your experience with horses and what inspired you to want to write this book?
Chaffetz shares his journey, starting with his decision to ride in Afghanistan, where he realized the significance of horses in traditional societies.

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Derives a broad, history-forward conversation with expert analysis and pop-culture flair. The show frequently digs into ancient politics, slavery, gender dynamics, and myth-making, often drawing modern parallels to wealth, power, and social issues, all delivered with humor and banter. Noteworthy is the duo's knack for making academic history accessible and entertaining, plus regular guests ranging from scholars to historical fiction authors who illuminate underrepresented perspectives in antiquity.

Potential listeners can expect lively storytelling, rigorous research, and accessible context about ancient societies, with a healthy dose of skepticism toward traditional narratives and a habit of connecting the past with contemporary debates.

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2. Annabelle Oh
3. Brad Onishi
4. Eva Leigh
5. Emma Southon
6. Elizabeth May
7. Saara El-Arifi
8. Barry Strauss

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