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Love ancient history? Check out the Ancient History Hound podcast for a variety of topics. I reckon there's something for you.

Find my articles and vlogs at my website ancientblogger.com or come say hi on twitter (@HoundAncient).

I'm now also on TikTok @ancientblogger  - all ancient history, no dancing.

Sep 17, 2017

In this podcast I look at some of the animals people kept as pets. Do you know how to catch a monkey with a pair of trousers or which pet needed to be kept from the drinks cabinet?

music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)

 


Sep 7, 2017

Desperately trying to jump on the recent filmic bandwagon I delve into the history of Wonder Woman and her connection to Greek myth. In addition there's how the amazon myth came to be and an overview of some of the female warriors from ancient history.

 


Sep 7, 2017

Ever wondered why or how war elephants ended up being used in the Mediterannean? Probably not, but in this podcast I trace their origins, how they were used and other elephant facts.

 


Sep 7, 2017

In this podcast I take three somewhat random topics and, well, you'll find out when you listen. Find out what topic of gossip in an Athenian barbershop caused panic, what types of surgery you could have had, and, finally the other thing in the title. Enjoy!


Sep 7, 2017

In this episode I look at the origins of beekeeping, from the developed industry of the Egyptians and Hittites through to what the hive meant to the Romans and Greeks.