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With the 2024 Olympics beginning any day now, you’re probably (if you’re a nerd like us) asking yourself one question: what would it have been like to attend a day at the world’s first Olympic Games?
The Games in ancient times were not like they are today. The punishment for cheating was being whip ... Show More
May 21
The Lex Juliae: How Augustus Brought Women to Heel
Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! You may have noticed that MAGA (Republicans in general, really) are weird about women. That weirdness is ancient. It goes all the way back to ancient Rome, all the way back to ancient Greece, and all the way back to ... Show More
1h 39m
Jul 2024
Episode 542: Leisure Time in Ancient Rome
<p>From all accounts, the ancient Romans knew how to do leisure—the priviledged classes at least.</p> <p>According to historians, they didn't see leisure time as something they got to enjoy once their obligations were completed, but rather, as the ideal state in which to live, wh ... Show More
31m 39s
Nov 2025
A day in the life of a gladiator
If we were to step back in time on to the blood-soaked sand of the Roman gladiatorial arena, what would we uncover about society, power and entertainment in the ancient civilisation? Speaking to Rachel Dinning, historian Harry Sidebottom guides us through 24 hours in the arena, r ... Show More
33m 31s