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The Haloa, it makes Boxing Day seem civilised.

Dec 21, 2018

Ok, we always hear about the Saturnalia around the Festive period,  but what about the Haloa? This was an ancient Greek Festival which involved highly suggestive food, drunken shenanigans and bad language. Listen to me discuss what happened and why.

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)

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How hygienic were the Roman baths?

Dec 2, 2018

Join me and special guest expert Emma as we discuss how hygienic the Roman baths really were. Did they help or hinder disease?

Plenty of gruesome detail, so, leave till after lunch. 

 

Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)

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