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At the crisis of his Republic, Plato asks us to imagine what could possibly motivate a philosopher to return to the Cave voluntarily for the benefit of others and at the expense of her own personal happiness. This book shows how Plato has prepared us... more

"Roman theatre" is a term often used to describe the theatre of ancient Italy during the second and third century BCE. Plautus and Terence are referred to as ‘Roman playwrights,’ and Rome itself is generally regarded as the driving force behind the d... more

The notion of abolishing prisons strikes some as an impossible dream: could we could reasonably conceive of a society that responded to harm without the possibility of long-term confinement in purpose-built institutions? To others, we already have a ... more

The story of ancient Rome is predominantly one of great men with great fortunes. Surviving Rome: The Economic Lives of the Ninety Percent (Princeton UP, 2025) unearths another history, one of ordinary Romans, who worked with their hands and survived... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jessica Clarke
Historian and archaeologist specializing in ancient Roman theatre and entertainment culture
University College London (PhD 2024)
Episode: Jessica Clarke, "A New History of Ancient Roman Theatre" (Liverpool UP, 2025)
Mark Letteney
Ancient historian and archaeologist working in the History of Incarceration, Book History and the Archaeology of Military Occupation
University of Washington
Episode: Imperial Depths: Mark Letteney and Matthew Larsen on the Roman Prison System (JP)
Matthew Larsen
Professor at the University of Copenhagen, author and filmmaker, involved in digital reconstructions of ancient sites
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Imperial Depths: Mark Letteney and Matthew Larsen on the Roman Prison System (JP)
Kim Bowes
Professor of Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Kim Bowes, "Surviving Rome: The Economic Lives of the Ninety Percent" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Dr. Reece Edmends
Roman historian, Princeton Classics Department
Princeton University
Episode: The Augustan Revolution: On Ancient Rome with Reece Edmends
Warwick Ball
Archaeologist and author with over 20 years of experience in excavations and studies in the Middle East
Episode: Warwick Ball, "Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest" (Reaktion, 2025)
David Frankfurter
Editor of The Brill Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic and professor of religion at Boston University.
Boston University
Episode: David Frankfurter ed., "Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic" (Brill, 2019)
Caillan Davenport
Professor of Roman History
Australian National University, Canberra
Episode: Caillan Davenport, "Behind Caesar's Back: Rumor, Gossip, and the Making of the Roman Emperors" (Yale UP, 2026)
Arnoud Visser
Professor of Textual Culture in the Renaissance at Utrecht University, Director of the Huizinga Institute
Utrecht University
Episode: Arnoud S. Q. Visser, "On Pedantry: A Cultural History of the Know-it-All" (Princeton UP, 2025)

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Interview with a BS artist

    They interviewed an author who seriously argues that Native Americans sprung out of the ground, all while claiming that actual paleontologists and archaeologists are just imperialist pigs. I listen to these podcasts to avoid the propaganda from people who are afraid of facts. Do better

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  • Dreadful

    Dreadful - heaps and heaps of adverts. No thank you.

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    KVP123
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Outstanding!

    The authors are compelling advocates for their titles and their knowledge encompasses for more than the titles suggest. So many of these interviews are diamonds.

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    Aethelstan972
    United States2 years ago
  • Stunningly informative

    What an extraordinary range of subjects! If you love ancient history this podcast is a must. It covers areas and subjects that I had no idea existed and gives instant access and insight to the most specialised learning.

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    Hokeykokey
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Program

    Enjoy listening to the show

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    United States4 years ago

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Kim Bowes, "Surviving Rome: The Economic Lives of the Ninety Percent" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Q: Before we start talking about the book, can you just very briefly introduce yourself? Tell us about your field of expertise, how you became interested in the history of antiquity, and more importantly, the economic history of that time.
Bowes explains her path from biology to archaeology, her interest in everyday life, and the motivation to shift focus from elite to common people to illuminate the economy of the 90 percent.
Jessica Clarke, "A New History of Ancient Roman Theatre" (Liverpool UP, 2025)
Q: What sets this book apart from existing histories of Italian theatre in the ancient world?
It foregrounds archaeological and visual-cultural evidence across central and southern Italy, challenging the Rome-centric narrative and showing a long, interconnected Italian development of theatre before Rome's late Republic, with a methodological emphasis on site-patterns and material culture.
Warwick Ball, "Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest" (Reaktion, 2025)
Q: What challenges does archaeology in Afghanistan face today?
Warwick emphasizes the difficulties posed by ongoing conflict and instability in the region that hinder international archaeological efforts, despite some continued local projects.
Warwick Ball, "Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest" (Reaktion, 2025)
Q: Can you explain the influence of Indian culture in Afghanistan?
He outlines the historical penetration of Indian culture, particularly Buddhism introduced by Emperor Ashoka, and its lasting impact on Afghan history and art.
Warwick Ball, "Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest" (Reaktion, 2025)
Q: How did the Iron Age impact societies in Afghanistan?
Warwick details the transition from Bronze Age societies towards significant urban centers established during the Iron Age, marking the beginnings of Afghanistan's distinct identity.

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