⚠️NEW EPISODE⚠️ Jane Draycott talks about Fulvia, a woman with an astonishing impact on the late Roman Republic. In this biography episode, we discuss how Fulvia managed this from within the confines of ancient Roman gender roles - dangerous virago? Or ideal Roman wife and mother?

What military force in Greece could defeat a Spartan army? In the 4th century, that would be the Sacred Band. Our full episode on Theban myth and history with @profboeotia.bsky.social is available now on all platforms! www.ancienthistory101.org/p/thebes

Lovely to see this review of The Firearm Revolution in the WSJ

This is a great listen. If you know the work of @debscavator.bsky.social, then you know how good this will be!

I have been giving talks on my book for over a year now and the one thing that is guaranteed to get an audience reaction is the Berenike Buddha in Egypt. People seem amazed it exists and then what it tells us about the ancient world. So I wrote the whole thing up as a Bad Ancient article:

People got around in the Ancient World much more than we often think of. I remember an account of an Egyptian religious token (small statue of one of the gods) found along the silk road in far west China, African elephant tusks in a 3rd-c BCE tomb in Guangdong, etc...

I have been giving talks on my book for over a year now and the one thing that is guaranteed to get an audience reaction is the Berenike Buddha in Egypt. People seem amazed it exists and then what it tells us about the ancient world. So I wrote the whole thing up as a Bad Ancient article:

Gave a talk last night at Wolfson College (Cambridge) all about my book. Always fun when it is done as a conversation ... I never know what I am going to say at any given moment 😅.

Really glad to see a new review out for the Dutch translation of Far Edges. nederlandsklassiekverbond.nl/recensie/de-...

Coming up on the show this week! On Wednesday we're joined by @debscavator.bsky.social, who reveals how much we've learned about disability in the Greek world... Make sure to subscribe on your podcast player of choice because you don't want to miss this!

I am doing this talk tomorrow, both in person and online. It is an 'in conversation' all about my book. Starts 5.30pm!

No, we absolutely don't. And the picture really changes when we look at ancient history through the lens of genocide.

I’m midway through this excellent book. I strongly recommend it. It’s opening whole new vistas for me. It’s an excellent companion to Barry Cunliffe’s books: for example, The Scythians and Facing the Sea of Sand.

The amount of excellent book recommendations I've gotten from podcasts is wonderful. Just these three podcasts have contributed significant additions: 1. @jonjtaylor.bsky.social 's Thin Edge of the Wedge 2. @belovedofoizys.bsky.social 's Ancient History 101 3. Tristan Hughes' "The Ancients"

Yes! We don't! I am a genocide scholar and I can only name a few off the top of my head but there are loads. Ben Kiernan calling Carthage "the first genocide" was malpractice in 2004. Although he went a bit earlier in Blood and Soil iirc.

With Nolan's Odyssey coming out soon, in the same year I am writing a book on the history of classical Athens, I am starting to think: we don't talk enough about the amount of genocide that went on in the ancient world.

Just finished reading @badancient.bsky.social 's 'The Far Edges of the Known World: A New History of the Ancient Past'. A refreshing look at ancient history from the perspective of those normally considered on the periphery, centering a much-needed spotlight on the margins that changed the world.🏺

Do you want your antiquity ad-free? We've launched a subscription that gives you just that - and there's even a discount for paying annually instead of monthly. buymeacoffee.com/ancienthisto...

We're a really new show, so to read this write up from PodRanker that has so clearly understood what we're going for so soon after our debut is beyond gratifying. I'll be celebrating tonight! podranker.com/podcast/anci...

Some very welcome positive feedback and recognition, which I appreciate beyond words. And as always, huge thank you to all my expert contributors without whom I would have no podcast at all! Link for those using screenreaders: podranker.com/podcast/anci...

I should probably do some more promo, huh? Some links to pre-order / buy my book here: geni.us/AllRoadsLead... It's also available as an e-book AND an audiobook (with a lovely narrator) on Audible/Libro.fm.

If anyone is in and around Cambridge next week, I am doing a free event at Wolfson College on Tuesday the 9th June! Come along and say hello.

We're still months away from Series 1 concluding, but a huge chunk of Series 2 is already recorded and can I just say - it is going to be SO good. Look out for an announcements with future episode titles and guests later in the summer!

(7) Too Spartan for the Spartans? - by Owen Rees owenrees.substack.com/p/too-sparta...

I was recently approached by a indie media company about an ancient history focused thing, and the idea of filming some 'deep dives' came up. I asked if they appreciate how deep those dives could go? We could call the series 'It's not that simple'!

If you loved our Spartan Mirage episode, you'll really enjoy this article by AH101 favourite @badancient.bsky.social on one particular Spartan of note...

Found a draft of an article I pitched and had accepted by History Today from 2018(!). The old editor strung me along for a long time and then ghosted me. So I forgot about it...until yesterday! So with some tweaking I have chucked it up on my newsletter.

I started reading @badancient.bsky.social's 'The Far Edges of the Known World: A New History of the Ancient Past' at lunchtime. I won it in a competition and it arrived today. The introduction was fascinated and it reminded me a little of Terry Jones's 'Barbarians' book in terms of aims.

New episode klaxon! Alexandra invites @benpaites.bsky.social to give us a back stage tour of museums - how they build their collections, decide what goes on display, and the issues museums face. They are homes to wonderful treasures, so join us as we go behind the scenes

The Far Edges of the Known World by @badancient.bsky.social was a fascinating look at the classical world from around and beyond its blurry borders. Great combination of literary and archaeological sources to bring the people living there to life.

Out today! Our newest episode is a biography of Themistocles - the rise of democracy allowed Themistocles to rise with it, but could Themistocles' career survive that same democracy? Our special guest is Michael Scott, Themistocles' latest biographer.

Can a single day affect how the world sees a city for the next 2,500 years? @badancient.bsky.social thinks it just might... Listen to the full episode What is the 'Spartan Mirage?' - out now!

If you're in the UK you have 24 hours left to enter this prize draw for a free book signed by Ancient History 101 expert Owen Rees!!

Coming up on the show tomorrow: wooden walls, battles, and a huge pile of ostraka. Michael Scott brings the story of Themistocles to life in this rollercoaster biography episode!

Calling all ancient history fans! If you haven't yet, check out Owen Rees' new book, The Far Edges of the Known World. It's an insightful look at the margins of antiquity, showing how the ancient world was far more interconnected than most of us might realize.

Our episodes now have ads inserted into them. This is great news for us as it helps us keep the show on air. But, if you really want to avoid ads completely, you can find every episode, ad free, in our new subscriber tier - no interruptions for only $3 a month. buymeacoffee.com/ancienthisto...

My university is hiring a senior lecturer in history (FT and open ended contract). www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRO169/s...

The more Spartan history you learn, the more you realise how little we actually know! And how much of the evidence contradicts itself.

The more Spartan history you learn, the more you realise how little we actually know! And how much of the evidence contradicts itself.

And if you've enjoyed Owen's episodes on the Spartan Mirage or his biography of Xenophon, enter our giveaway to win a free, SIGNED copy of his excellent book - The Far Edges of the Known World...

What do we mean by a Spartan 'mirage', and how did it develop? @badancient.bsky.social explains all in our latest episode, out now

What is the Spartan Mirage? - Ancient History 101 | Acast shows.acast.com/ancient-hist...

Fancy listening to me ramble on about the Spartan Mirage? It includes only 1 official tangent (i.e. when I realise it has happened), which may be a record!

Fancy listening to me ramble on about the Spartan Mirage? It includes only 1 official tangent (i.e. when I realise it has happened), which may be a record!

If you are wanting an honest chat about what we do and do not know about the ancient Spartans give this upcoming episode a listen! It was great fun to record.

We're holding a meet up in London on 1st July. It doesn't matter if you're an author, broadcaster, tour guide or general hustler, you're more than welcome as long as you work in history and aren't part of academia (sorry lovely academics!) DM us for location as places are limited!

Book giveaway for those in the UK! 👇

My local area has voted Reform in to 'fix' our failing council. Plus side, Labour has lost its hold on the council (there is no controlling party). Down side, we may find out just how much more our council could fail...

Second in our special double bill this week: @belovedofoizys.bsky.social investigates what was happening in Athens in 416/415 BCE, to see if contemporary events inspired the pen of tragedian Euripides...

What's better than a free book? A free book signed by Owen Rees!! Perfect for a gift, or for treating yourself. The Far Edges of the Known World is such a wonderful book, I cannot recommend it enough. If you're in the UK, enter this giveaway for your chance to win...