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The romance between Mark Antony and Cleopatra has beguiled us for centuries. What most people don’t realize is that when Mark Antony met Cleopatra, he was already married—to someone just as epic. Her name was Fulvia.
Cleopatra had glamour and divinity and lots of money. But Fulvia had the gang ... Show More
Jun 25
The Secret Lives of Julio-Claudian Wives (Part 1)
Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! The First Ladies of Rome—the women of Augustus’ family—played a role in building his empire. Octavia, Livia, Julia, Agrippina—these were the women who helped kill a democracy. In this episode, we will explore how they ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2024
Ancient Goddesses: Rebellion, Magic & Sexual Liberation
<p>Struggling for role models in the modern world? We've got your back, looking way back to the ancient world.</p><br><p>Join Kate and Jasmine Elmer, author of her new book, <a href="https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/books/goddess-with-a-thousand-faces/" rel="noopener noreferrer" tar ... Show More
44m 41s
Jan 2022
Greek myths: everything you wanted to know
In the latest episode in our series on history’s biggest topics, classicist Natalie Haynes tackles listener questions on Greek myths. Speaking to Rachel Dinning, she examines the tales of popular figures including Hercules and Aphrodite, and explores how these ancient stories hav ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2023
RE-AIR: Pandora, the Beautiful Evil & the Misogyny of Her “Curiosity"
A Women's History Month re-airing of the episode dedicated to vindicating the first woman of Greek mythology, Pandora. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically invol ... Show More
31m 27s
Jul 2024
SPECIAL! Gender Rebels of Greek Mythology: Heracles x Omphale by Ancient History Fangirl
Liv shares an episode of Ancient History Fangirl, Genn and Jenny have a story to share... That time Heracles, the strong man, son of Zeus and noted impenetrable penetrator, lived as a woman. Yes, you read that right. And not only did he live as a woman, he was the submissive to a ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2025
Why Did Clytemnestra Kill Cassandra, Another Q&A (Part 2)
The seminar referenced is In the Ruins of History: A CAWS/#EOTalks Roundtable in Solidarity with Palestine. Find out more about Liv's event/live podcast recording in London, April 15th, alongside Cosi Carnegie of Cosi's Odyssey. Submit to the next Q&A episode at mythsbaby.com/que ... Show More
43m 23s