Ancient History 101

Alexandra Sills

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 www.ancienthistory101.org and see our socials at https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Virgil's Aeneid

    APR 15

    Virgil's Aeneid

    The Aeneid - often mocked as a cheap Latin knock-off of Homer - is revealed in this episode to be a cleverly composed homage with its own purpose which, for a time, eclipsed Homer in popularity. Aven McMaster joins Alexandra to talk about the creation of the Aeneid, its content, and the crucial context of Virgil's understanding of Augustan Rome, which colours every line he wrote. If you've been hesitant to dive into the Aeneid, this is the perfect introduction you need before cracking open that book! Aven recommends the following translations: Scott McGill and Susannah Wright - available here in the UK and here in the US Sarah Ruden - available here in the UK and here in the US Shadi Bartsch - available here in the UK Robert Fagles - available here in the UK and here in the US Allen Mandelbaum - available here in the US (the podcast receives a commission from every purchase made via these links, as well as supporting independent bookshops.) Find out more about Aven's own podcast here. Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode of Ancient History 101; 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! Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m
  2. Gods in Epic Poetry

    APR 1

    Gods in Epic Poetry

    In this episode of Ancient History 101, we're joined by Laura Jenkinson-Brown, the award-winning educator, illustrator and author, to talk about just how central the gods were in the narratives of epic poetry. Would the Trojan War even have happened were it not for the actions of the gods? And how did they drive and mould the narrative of the lives of countless mortals? For a transcript of this episode, plus recommendations for translations and further reading, head to the episode webpage. To learn more about Laura's excellent infographics about the Iliad, Odyssey and more, head to GreekMythComix. To buy a copy of Laura's innovative, interactive book "You Are Odysseus", click here to buy in the UK, click here to buy in the United States, or here to buy elsewhere. To listen to "You Are Odysseus" as the fabulous ebook/podcast, subscribe now here, or wherever you get your podcasts. 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! Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m

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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 www.ancienthistory101.org and see our socials at https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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