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The Lupercalia was literally run on on the 15th February in ancient Rome. Apart from the nudity, running and goathide thongs there's a lot going on here. Indeed the Roman writers seem unsure of how it all started and in this episode I play detective in trying to work out how it started and what this tells us about Rome. 
I also talk about the festival itself and how it manifested as well as one famous instance involving the Lupercalia.
Episode notes at www.ancientblogger.com
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

In the second of two episodes on Roman Scotland the chat turns to the three main campaigns which Rome undertook there.
What was Rome trying to achieve? What do we really know about them? How did they differ and what can they tell us in a wider context? We discuss this and much more (including answering some questions sent in).
Episode notes on www.ancientblogger.com 
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

In the first of two episodes on Roman Scotland Dr Andrew Tibbs unwraps the different types of fortifications the Romans built.
From the large forts through to the small watchtowers we can learn a lot about how the Roman army functioned in Scotland and in general. We also get to answer some questions you sent in which range from logistics to something much more chilling. 
In the next episode we cover the three Roman campaigns in Scotland - so subscribe to avoid missing out!
Episode notes on www.ancientblogger.com 
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

In the depths of winter a festival took place which celebrated the goddess Demeter, the Haloa. It was an all woman affair with drinking, fire and an all night feast. Oh, and rude language was a must. Episode notes on ancientblogger.com with images, a transcipt, sources and further reading.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

How did gladiators take hold in Rome? Where did they come from and how was their use moulded by the big political events of the 1st century BC?
In this episode I get into this and other aspects such as a few myths and their fighting stats. 
Thanks to Gladiator Doodles for the fab artwork! 
Full episode notes including a transcript, sources and images on ancientblogger.com
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

Another #NightofTheLivyDead episode and this time it's a look at the Greek Underworld. What was the journey there like? What happened in it and what's with singing amphibians?
From Odysseus to Orpheus and a question to consider on hangovers. There's lots covered so get listening (and leave a review if you can). Check out www.ancientblogger for episode notes.
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).