Ancient History 101
Claim This Podcastby Alexandra Sills
Podcast Overview
<p>If you're the type of person who thinks about Rome once a day, this is the show for you.</p><p>Hosted by award-winning ancient historian Alexandra Sills, each week we invite an expert guest to give us a crash course in a topic related to ancient Greece, Rome, or their neighbours.</p><p>We'll have biographies of historical figures, introductions to ancient works of art and literature, blow-by-blow accounts of events that changed the world, and histories of some of the most special archaeological sites around the Mediterranean.</p><p>Whether you already know a little or a lot, our experts know their subjects like the backs of their hands - they will bust myths, explain key concepts, and ensure we have the absolute essential facts we need to understand each topic. Think of us as the university alternative, bringing the teaching straight to you: a comprehensive curriculum, just without the campus!</p><p>Find us online at <a href="www.ancienthistory101.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ancienthistory101.org</a> and see our socials at <a href="https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
Thebes
<p>It's about time Ancient History 101 covered the history of a place, and for our first one we've chosen Thebes! Here to talk us through the mythology and history of this underdog city is Boeotia expert Michael Furman.</p><p>As always, for maps, book recommendations and a transcript, you can head to<a href="https://www.ancienthistory101.org/p/thebes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> the episode page on our website.</a></p><p>Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday!</p><p>Find Ancient History 101 on<a href="https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> social media</a> and our <a href="http://www.ancienthistory101.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, where you can learn more about our expert guests.</p><p>We have merch available at our <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/AncHist101/shop?asc=u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RedBubble shop</a>, or you can help support the podcast by buying history books and translations we’ve hand-chosen for you at our online bookshop in the <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/AncientHistory101Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USA</a> or <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/AncientHistory101Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK.</a></p><p>Or you can <a href="https://ko-fi.com/ancienthistory101" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy us a ko-fi!</a> However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it!</p><p>Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/ancienthistory101/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the<a href="https://www.mythsbaby.com/mnemosyne/podcast-network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Mnemosyne Memory Collective</a> </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 17, 2026
Ovid - A Biography
<p>We have a really fascinating biography episode today of a Roman poet with a complicated career - Ovid. Alicia Matz joins Alexandra to discuss this most controversial author, in a discussion that made us laugh, cringe, and sympathise, all in under an hour. NOTE: This episode is a little more adult than our typical episodes, listener discretion is advised.</p><p>For recommended translations of Ovid's work, book recommendations including those mentioned in the episode, a transcript and more, click here for the episode webpage.</p><p>Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday!</p><p>Find Ancient History 101 on<a href="https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> social media</a> and our <a href="http://www.ancienthistory101.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, where you can learn more about our expert guests.</p><p>We have merch available at our <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/AncHist101/shop?asc=u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RedBubble shop</a>, or you can help support the podcast by buying history books and translations we’ve hand-chosen for you at our online bookshop in the <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/AncientHistory101Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USA</a> or <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/AncientHistory101Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK.</a></p><p>Or you can <a href="https://ko-fi.com/ancienthistory101" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy us a ko-fi!</a> However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it!</p><p>Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/ancienthistory101/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the<a href="https://www.mythsbaby.com/mnemosyne/podcast-network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Mnemosyne Memory Collective</a> </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 10, 2026
Disability in Ancient Greece
<p>This week, Alexandra invites Debby Sneed onto the pod to chat about a topic far too often overlooked in documentaries and paperback histories - the lives of disabled people in the Greek world.</p><p>We cover some common misconceptions, archaeological evidence, and ancient attitudes. Can the ancient Greek world give our modern societies some pointers on how to make our world more disability friendly? The answer may surprise you...</p><br><p><a href="www.ancienthistory101.org/p/disability-in-ancient-greece" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transcript</a></p><br><p>Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday!</p><p>Find Ancient History 101 on<a href="https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> social media</a> and our <a href="http://www.ancienthistory101.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, where you can learn more about our expert guests.</p><p>We have merch available at our <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/AncHist101/shop?asc=u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RedBubble shop</a>, or you can help support the podcast by buying history books and translations we’ve hand-chosen for you at our online bookshop in the <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/AncientHistory101Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USA</a> or <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/AncientHistory101Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK.</a></p><p>Or you can <a href="https://ko-fi.com/ancienthistory101" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy us a ko-fi!</a> However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it!</p><p>Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/ancienthistory101/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the<a href="https://www.mythsbaby.com/mnemosyne/podcast-network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Mnemosyne Memory Collective</a> </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Ancient History 101?
<p>If you're the type of person who thinks about Rome once a day, this is the show for you.</p><p>Hosted by award-winning ancient historian Alexandra Sills, each week we invite an expert guest to give us a crash course in a topic related to ancient Greece, Rome, or their neighbours.</p><p>We'll have biographies of historical figures, introductions to ancient works of art and literature, blow-by-blow accounts of events that changed the world, and histories of some of the most special archaeological sites around the Mediterranean.</p><p>Whether you already know a little or a lot, our experts know their subjects like the backs of their hands - they will bust myths, explain key concepts, and ensure we have the absolute essential facts we need to understand each topic. Think of us as the university alternative, bringing the teaching straight to you: a comprehensive curriculum, just without the campus!</p><p>Find us online at <a href="www.ancienthistory101.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ancienthistory101.org</a> and see our socials at <a href="https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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