Angie Hobbs

Widely regarded as one of history's greatest philosophers, Plato is our leading source on the legend of Atlantis and the life and death of Socrates. Who was Plato and what can we learn from him? We talk to one of the world's top experts.

Plato: The man behind Socrates, Atlantis, and much more (w/ Angie Hobbs)

A primer on the famous story of Atlantis and the debate it has inspired. What do we actually know? What do the experts think?

Atlantis 101

Campbell Price

Egyptologist Dr. Campbell Price comes on the show to talk about the real purpose of mummification, common misconceptions about ancient Egypt, and much more.

Mummies & Mysteries of Ancient Egypt (w/ Campbell Price)

Graham Hancock

The Society for American Archaeology sent an open letter to Netflix with a list of complaints and requests in reaction to its hit show "Ancient Apocalypse". I give my analysis and reaction.

Update on the Graham Hancock Controversy

I give my initial reaction to the popular new Netflix show Ancient Apocalypse and Graham Hancock's work more generally.

We need to talk about "Ancient Apocalypse" on Netflix

The Persian Empire was one of the ancient world's greatest powers. Historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones joins me to discuss the rise, reign, and fall of this massive (and massively misunderstood) empire.

The World's First Superpower (w/ Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones)

Millions around the world heard the Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island tell a Russian warship to "go fuck yourself". In this episode, I talk about the island's surprising connection to ancient mythology and reflect on the nature of warfare.

Ukraine & the Heroes of Snake Island

Achilles is one of the most revered and misunderstood heroes in Greek myth. Historian Marta González González joins us to discuss his controversial relationship with Patroclus, the true motivations behind his choice to sacrifice his life, and much more.

Achilles, the Greatest Greek Warrior (w/ Marta González González)

Bill Hayes

How is the modern world of exercise connected to antiquity? Writer and researcher Bill Hayes comes on to talk about how physical training has changed and evolved through human history.

Exercise & the Ancients (w/ Bill Hayes)

Lee Mordechai

What were pandemics like in ancient times? How do they compare to what the world has been going through with COVID-19? Historian and expert in ancient disasters Lee Mordechai joins us.

Ancient Pandemics (w/ Lee Mordechai)

Exploring the mysteries and myths of the ancient world.

Historian Michele Salzman joins me to discuss the events and people that contributed to the demise of the once-mighty Roman Empire.

The End of Roman Empire (w/ Michele Salzman)

Erin Vearncombe

The first few centuries after the death of Jesus make up possibly the most mysterious and crucial era in the history of Christianity. Religion scholar Erin Vearncombe joins us to talk about who these early followers of Jesus were and how their behavior was much different than conventional wisdom may have us believe.

Early Followers of Jesus (w/ Erin Vearncombe)

Historian Roderick Beaton joins us to discuss the evolution of the Greek world during ancient times and its lasting legacy.

Greek Civilization through the Ages (w/ Roderick Beaton)

John Hale

Archaeologist and historian John Hale joins us to talk about the pivotal conflicts between the Persian Empire and the city-states of ancient Greece in the 5th century BCE, as well as other related subjects.

The Persian Empire vs. Greece (w/ John Hale)

Edward Dolnick

We've all heard of the Rosetta Stone, but few know the real story of how it was discovered and decoded. Author Edward Dolnick joins us to tell us about the people who finally cracked the code and what it meant for understanding ancient Egyptian civilization.

Decoding the Rosetta Stone (w/ Edward Dolnick)

David Grant

How did Alexander the Great die and what was his actual succession plan? Author and researcher David Grant joins us to discuss his investigation into what Alexander wanted for his massive empire after his death, as well as other related subjects.

The Mysterious Final Days of Alexander the Great (w/ David Grant)

What were the gladiator games of Ancient Rome really like? How did they utilize deadly animals? Did women compete as gladiators? Ancient historian and leading gladiator expert Chris Epplett joins us to answer these questions and many more.

Brutal Arena Spectacles of Ancient Rome (w/ Chris Epplett)

Kara Cooney

Were there any limits on the power of the Pharaohs? Why were there more female rulers in Egypt than in other ancient civilizations? Egyptologist Kara Cooney comes on to discuss how political power was wielded in Ancient Egypt and how those principles are still relevant today.

Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and Today (w/ Kara Cooney)

What did the ancient Greeks believe about the journey of Odysseus? Should we look for historical places and events behind Greek mythology? Jonathan Burgess, Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, helps us answer these questions and much more.

Odysseus, Homeric Myth, and the Age of Heroes (w/ Jonathan Burgess)

What do we know about the first Egyptian rulers? Leading Egyptologist Aidan Dodson comes on the show to discuss the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization and much more.

The Earliest Pharaohs & their Legacy (w/ Aidan Dodson)

If you like history this is worth a listen.

Good approach. Good material

Awesome work by Patrick; very clear analysis and breakdown of the topic!

Keen analysis, interesting material!

Ancient Heroes

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