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Bees and honey have been incredibly important for different peoples for a long, long time. In this episode I discuss exactly how bees were kept, how honey was produced and what it was used for. I also get into how the bee manifested in different cultures.
Episode notes, including a transcript at www.ancientblogger.com
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
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The story of Hannibal didn't stop at Cannae. Following this victory he met obstacle and success as he took on Rome in southern Italy.
In this episode I unwrap what happened and how it all led to his final battle with Rome at Zama (which I also discuss).
Episode notes with a readling list, transcription and other useful content is on my website www.ancientblogger.com
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Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

The Greeks established numerous colonies in southern Italy. In this episode I'm delving into the history of them, how they interacted with local peoples and of course each other. Dancing animals, a drunken diplomatic incident and 'hands-off' pottery all feature.
Episode notes (including transcription) on www.ancientblogger.com
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

The helots of Sparta were a people who were indispensible for the Spartan state. But what did they do, how had Sparta acquired them and how did it go about controlling this population?
Episode notes (including transcription) on www.ancientblogger.com
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

At the beginning of the 6th century BC Athens was in crisis and by the end of it there was a new political system in place. In this episode I discuss the changes, characters and events which occured.
Bizarre political campaigning, Spartans, tyrants and of course the new way of politics by the end of it all. It's an archaic rollercoaster ride!
Episode notes (including transcription) on www.ancientblogger.com
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

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).