Ancient History Hound
Ancient BloggerI'm all about ancient history so why not join me as I explore Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. I cover a range of topics which are suitable for all levels of understanding. Have a scroll through and start listening. Find me on Instagram, TikTok, X and Bluesky as @ancientblogger. There's also the @ancientblogger YouTube channel and the Ancient History Hound subreddit. Come say hi!
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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In the final part of the miniseries I look at Spartan marriage, money and mothers as well as a range of other topics. I hope you've enjoyed these Sparta episodes, why not let me know?
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In this episode I get into a famous event and a famous non-event. Did Hannibal really take Rome by surprise by crossing the Alps and why didn't he attack Rome directly after Cannae? I tackle both of these questions whilst throwing in the Celts and ar... more
In this episode I look at how the Spartan soldier fared in battle. What advantages had they been given through the agoge and syssitia? What was hoplite battle like and how good were the Spartans? I also look at a couple of Plutarch's sayings about th... more
Sparta, what do we know about it exactly and what's been exaggerated, or just made up? In the first of three episodes I look at the education system (agoge), communal mess (syssitia) and get into the Krypteia (not literally though). What do the sourc... more
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Episodes on Sicily have been very interesting and engaging!
Apple Podcasts5Bushnell3
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I feel like I’m a little late to the party, but what an interesting podcast! Well-paced, deep insights pulled together from many sources. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5CracktheBookUnited States8 months ago - Fun topics and fascinating facts
I like his calming voice, and his “Roman” look. He is very knowledgeable, but he is great at simplifying complex facts.
Audible5NickyfowlUnited States8 months ago I like his calming voice, and his “Roman” look. He is very knowledgeable, but he is great at simplifying complex facts.
Audible5NickyfowlUnited States8 months ago- Addicted!
I find myself listening to this podcast as well as the hosts other offerings on YouTube and social media constantly! The info is spectacular and delivered in such a pleasing way that’s easy on the ears. Neil is a master of his craft. And there are no ads! 🤩
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A deep, engaging exploration of ancient civilizations with a focus on Greece and Rome, and a broad range of antiquity topics. Episodes combine careful sourcing from primary ancient authors with modern reinterpretations, clear narration, and occasional guest conversations that sharpen contextual understanding. Listeners seem drawn to well-researched detail, accessible delivery, and a passion for myths, festivals, military history, and daily life in antiquity. A notable strength is the host's ability to balance dense historical material with a conversational tone and occasional humor, making complex topics approachable for both newcomers and enthusiasts.
Distinctive elements include curated mini-series (e.g., about Sparta and Roman festivals... more
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1. Dr. Jo Ball
2. Dr. Peter Greenfield
3. Lottie Luke
4. Dr. Fiona Radford
5. Dr. Joe Ball
6. Helen McVeigh
7. LJ Trafford
8. Valentinian II
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