Ever wondered what Roman religion was like *before* they meet the Greeks? This is a fascinating side to early Roman history and we chat about what we do know and what we can know when it comes to truly Roman practices in relation to the gods.

A beautiful Byzantine necklace (dated C6-7th AD), made of amethyst, glass, & gold beads linked by delicate gold thread. A lovely piece of ancient jewellery! (📷 NY Met Museum) #AncientBlueSky

✨Gladiators!✨ If you’re in the UK and have been keen to catch us in the National Geographic documentary ‘Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World’ you’re in luck as it’s out now!

Christians, eruptions, rivalries and problems with his boss. An episode, or 'Plinysode', about Pliny the Younger. #pliny #ancientrome #ancienthistoryhound #ancienthistory sites.libsyn.com/105935/pliny...

Remains of a war elephant and catapult ammunition from the Second Punic War found in Córdoba, a unique discovery in Europe www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2026/01/r...

Would getting a baseball cap with the Ancient History Hound logo on it to wear in Rome be indulgent? Yes. Will I be looking to do it anyway? Also yes. #rome #ancientrome #ancienthistoryhound

Fortlet -still one of my favourite words!

Find out what's in store for the Ancient History Hound podcast in 2026. Looking at you Sparta. #ancientgreece #ancientrome #sparta #ancienthistory

Pics from a couple of visits to schools in Brighton & Hove. Been volunteering for 10 years and it's great to support teachers and help Year 3s with their ancient Rome topics. #ancientrome #brighton #schoolvisit #volunteering

✨The Chariot Race✨ This chariot race is part of the famously large mosaic found in Britain called the Horkstow mosaic. Featuring all the thrill of chariot racing including the spina (central island) and the metea (turning points). Happy #MosaicMonday indeed! #AncientBluesky

Ever wonder what Romans got up to in January? Here's an episode on the festivals in January and a bit about the Roman calendar. #ancientrome #festival #ancienthistory sites.libsyn.com/105935/festi...

✨The dance of the maenads✨ This is one of four reliefs depicting maenads dancing held by the Museo del Prado. The exceptional detail and sense of flowing movement is simply exquisite.

How do you get into Roman armour? This works for me 😄 #ancientrome

Christmas may be over but the celebrations continue! "The Romans II - Wedding Belles"👰🏻‍♀️ And it's very much what you might expect...a quick sheep sacrifice & some rude jokes, plus the flourish of a flame-coloured cape.🔥 #ancientrome #classicsteacher #sensory #ancientbluesky #skystorians #classics

Here's part 2 of the @partialhistorians.bsky.social episode I guested on where we discussed the spaces of Regal Rome. It includes a structure which I argue was the most important for Rome's growth. #ancientrome #rome sites.libsyn.com/105935/explo...

I'll be covering some misconceptions about Sparta in an upcoming episide of the Ancient History Hound podcast. Suggestions or questions welcome! #sparta #ancientgreece

✨Glass mosaic bowl✨ The provenance is uncertain, but this beautiful bowl is said to be from ancient Beroea (modern Aleppo) in Syria. This stunning mosaic bowl is thought to date somewhere within the C1st BCE and C1st CE. #MosaicMonday #AncientRome #AncientSyria

Back in 2024 I guested on @partialhistorians.bsky.social talking about the spaces in Regal Rome over the course of two episodes. Had a great time and you can listen to me chat with the Drs, here's episode 1. #ancientrome #ancienthistory #romulus #rome sites.libsyn.com/105935/explo...

✨Special Episode - Camillus with Marc Hyden✨ Marcus Furius Camillus was a stand out figure in the early days of the 4th century BCE. And he’s currently very much a feature in our ‘From the Foundation of the City’ series.

Archaeologists probe ancient Roman army camp: ‘Possibly the largest in Belgium’ | VRT NWS: news www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/20...

In Episode 1, @ancientblogger.bsky.social, explores how Skyrim provided routine and escape during one of life's difficult chapters. Which game has been there for you when you needed it most? #GamingPodcast #Skyrim

Loved recording this episode with @ancientblogger.bsky.social, all about the Northwest African bandit-turned-rebel Tacfarinas!

As it's on the horizon here's an episode all about the origins of the Saturnalia and what went on. #ancientrome #saturnalia sites.libsyn.com/105935/the-s...

✨A woman makes an offering✨ This #FrescoFriday we travel to the Villa San Marco in Stabiae to enjoy this beautiful depiction of a woman carrying a tray that has food an implements associated with making a ritual offering. Photo credit to @chapps.bsky.social ☺️

✨The gaze is here✨ Things have taken a turn at the Partial Historians HQ with Dr G transforming into Medusa and Dr Rad frozen in time and space. Let’s hope we can shake off this situation before our next episode release 👀👀 #AncientRome #AncientGreece #Medusa #Mythology

New episode out featuring @drjeball.bsky.social - time to talk about Tacfarinas! #ancientrome #tacfarinas sites.libsyn.com/105935/tacfa...

On the trail of antiquity: 2,000 km in a Roman boat to the Black Sea | YACHT www.yacht.de/en/travel-an...

Going back to school this week helping Year 3s with their ancient Rome topic. Been volunteering at one school in #Brighton for over 10 years. Here's a couple of photos (released by the school) from previous visits. #ancientrome #school #schoolvisit

Gladiator helmets from Pompeii. A Thraex (with a palm tree), Murmillo (with scenes from the capture of Troy) and a Provocator. #gladiator #pompeii #ancientrome

Here's the first episode in a miniseries on ancient Sicily. I begin with an overview of the island and the arrival of the Phoenicians and the Greeks. #ancientgreece #sicily #phoenician sites.libsyn.com/105935/ancie...

This #ReliefWednesday we celebrate Hecate, the goddess of the crossroads and transitions. This is a votive relief to Hecate and the inscription warns against defacement of the place where the relief was located. Presumably the relief was originally located in a sanctuary to the goddess.

A few pumpkins I have carved over the years inspired by Greek vases. Hopefully you can recognise one or two. 🎃🏺 #ancientgreece #pumpkincarving #halloween

Why were witches in ancient Rome interested in the moon? 🌚🎃🎙🏺🧙‍♀️ #ancientrome #witch #halloween

Is it even podcasting about ancient Rome if there hasn’t been any swordplay or silly shenanigans? #AncientRome #History

It's a Halloween special! 🧙‍♀️🎃🏺 #ancientrome #halloween #witch sites.libsyn.com/105935/witch...

Today is publication day of this new exciting book by my friend and former colleague Steve Tuck! Please spread the word and order below.

Something to get you in the #Halloween mood. 🎃 #ancientgreece #ancientrome ancientblogger.libsyn.com/night-of-the...

I was a guest on Podcasting Amplified talking about my podcast. You can catch it on YouTube (my first video appearance!) #ancienthistoryhound #podcast #podcasting youtube.com/watch?v=IeIH...

It's important for Empires from a long time ago to network. Think I'll leave the Tauntaun cavalry to the auxilia though. #ancientrome #tauntaun #bikerscout #legion #starwars

@classicsacademy.bsky.social unsure how to pronounce 'goêteia' (will be used in an upcoming episode). Any help appreciated!

There will be another Halloween themed episode this year - to get you in the mood here's the one from last year. 🏺🎃 #halloween #ancientgreece #ancientegypt #mesopotamia sites.libsyn.com/105935/curse...

Had a great time at the weekend with Legio II Augusta (at Battles Through History). A real eagle, dromedaries and drills! #ancientrome #legion #eagle #dromedary

Bridges, Vestal Virgins and the harmful dead. It's a look at May & June in ancient Rome in the latest episode. #ancientrome #ancienthistory sites.libsyn.com/105935/festi...

In the lead up to Halloween don't forget the annual 'Night of the Livy Dead' episodes on the Ancient History Hound podcast. Here's one from a few years back. 🏛🏺👻 #mesopotamia #ancienthistory #witches sites.libsyn.com/105935/re-re...

Colchester has the earliest, best preserved and also one of the longest Roman city walls in Britain. The entire wall circuit is 1¾ miles in length and it once stood up to 6 metres tall. #WallsonWednesday

The latest book by @drjeball.bsky.social has just arrived. Cannot wait to start reading! #ancientrome #tacfarinas #numidia

I have the edits for Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Greece. It's a better read than I remember, damn entertaining. Well it's entertaining me anyhow.

Hoplite helmet dedicated at Olympia (circa 460BC). The inscription indicates it was won at a victory of an Argive force against Corinth. #ancientgreece #hoplite

What's better than dancing priests in ancient Rome? How about priests dancing with shields.... 🏛🏺🕺 #ancientrome #ancienthistory #romanreligion ancientblogger.com/salii-the-da...

"If you go into the woods today....." There was certainly a surprise for Rome in the Teutoburg Forest around this time in AD 9. Listen to @drjeball.bsky.social talk all about it. #ancientrome #teutoburg open.spotify.com/episode/32Ki...