Ancient History 101

If you're the type of person who thinks about Rome once a day, this is the show for you. 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. 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. 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! Find us online at <a href="www.ancienthistory101.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ

Ancient History 101 is a history podcast hosted by Alexandra Sills, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alexandra Sills hosts Ancient History 101, a history show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Vercingetorix

  Aug 18, 20261h 29mS1

  An enemy of Rome with a big reputation, but who made some very questionable decisions... Talking about Vercingetorix today is guest expert and archaeologist Zoé Elise Thomas, who knows Gaul like the back of her hand. For images, maps and a transcript, visit the episode page Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday! Find Ancient History 101 on social media and our website , where you can learn more about our expert guests. We have merch available at our RedBubble shop , 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 USA or UK. Or you can buy us a ko-fi! However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it! Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription here . Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective &nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #23

  What is Late Antiquity?

  Aug 11, 20261h 37mS1

  Fancy dipping your toes into one of the murkier periods in history? Lots of people have Big Opinions on the decline and fall of Rome, but do they know what they're talking about? Here to answer this, as well as explain how and why Christianity became the Roman religion of choice, how the empire split in half, and to answer the question When Did Rome Fall is the wonderful historian of Late Antiquity: Jeroen Wijnendaele. Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday! Find Ancient History 101 on social media and our website , where you can learn more about our expert guests. We have merch available at our RedBubble shop , 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 USA or UK. Or you can buy us a ko-fi! However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it! Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription here . Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective &nbsp;&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #23

  Gladiators in the Greek World

  Aug 4, 202659 minS1

  Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday! Find Ancient History 101 on social media and our website , where you can learn more about our expert guests. We have merch available at our RedBubble shop , 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 USA or UK. Or you can buy us a ko-fi! However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it! Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription here . Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective &nbsp;&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #22

  Greek Myth in Video Games

  Jul 28, 202657 minS1

  Alexandra is joined by Alexander Vandewalle to talk about Greek myths in a whole raft of video games, from the good, the bad to the downright weird. Episode transcript and images of interest Find Antiquity Games Night online here! Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday! Find Ancient History 101 on social media and our website , where you can learn more about our expert guests. We have merch available at our RedBubble shop , 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 USA or UK. Or you can buy us a ko-fi! However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it! Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription here . Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective &nbsp;&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #21

  Alexander the Great

  Jul 21, 20261h 44mS1

  Want a biography of Alexander the Great that doesn't just repeat the same old stories and peddle the same old narratives? Stephen Harrison joins Alexandra to add a hefty dose of nuance to the discussion about a man whose history is far less certain than we've been led to believe. For a transcript, head to the episode webpage. Follow Stephen on Youtube or Instagram for more Hellenistic history and more. Pick up a copy of Alexander the Great: Lives and Legacies here if you're in the UK , or here if you're in the States . Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday! Find Ancient History 101 on social media and our website , where you can learn more about our expert guests. We have merch available at our RedBubble shop , 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 USA or UK. Or you can buy us a ko-fi! However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it! Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription here . Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective &nbsp;&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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