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Ancient History 101

Ancient History 101

Written by: Alexandra Sills
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If you're the type of person who thinks about Rome once a day, this is the show for you.

Hosted by award-winning ancient historian Alexandra Sills, each week we invite an expert guest to give us a crash course in a topic related to ancient Greece, Rome, or their neighbours.

We'll have biographies of historical figures, introductions to ancient works of art and literature, blow-by-blow accounts of events that changed the world, and histories of some of the most special archaeological sites around the Mediterranean.

Whether you already know a little or a lot, our experts know their subjects like the backs of their hands - they will bust myths, explain key concepts, and ensure we have the absolute essential facts we need to understand each topic. Think of us as the university alternative, bringing the teaching straight to you: a comprehensive curriculum, just without the campus!

Find us online at www.ancienthistory101.org and see our socials at https://linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast


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Episodes
  • Greek Myth in Video Games

    Greek Myth in Video Games
    Jul 29 2026

    Alexandra is joined by Alexander Vandewalle to talk about Greek myths in a whole raft of video games, from the good, the bad to the downright weird.

    Episode transcript and images of interest

    Find Antiquity Games Night online here!

    Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday!

    Find Ancient History 101 on social media and our website, where you can learn more about our expert guests.

    We have merch available at our RedBubble shop, or you can help support the podcast by buying history books and translations we’ve hand-chosen for you at our online bookshop in the USA or UK.

    Or you can buy us a ko-fi! However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it!

    Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription here.

    Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective


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    57 mins
  • Alexander the Great

    Alexander the Great
    Jul 22 2026

    Want a biography of Alexander the Great that doesn't just repeat the same old stories and peddle the same old narratives? Stephen Harrison joins Alexandra to add a hefty dose of nuance to the discussion about a man whose history is far less certain than we've been led to believe.

    For a transcript, head to the episode webpage.

    Follow Stephen on Youtube or Instagram for more Hellenistic history and more.

    Pick up a copy of Alexander the Great: Lives and Legacies here if you're in the UK, or here if you're in the States.


    Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday!

    Find Ancient History 101 on social media and our website, where you can learn more about our expert guests.

    We have merch available at our RedBubble shop, or you can help support the podcast by buying history books and translations we’ve hand-chosen for you at our online bookshop in the USA or UK.

    Or you can buy us a ko-fi! However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it!

    Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription here.

    Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Disability in Ancient Egypt

    Disability in Ancient Egypt
    Jul 15 2026

    It's Disability Pride Month! To mark the occasion, we welcome guest expert Alexandra Morris to talk about disabilities and disabled people in ancient Egypt, including Tutankhamun himself!

    Make sure to click ‘subscribe’ so that you never miss an episode; we have a new topic every Wednesday!

    For a transcript and images, click here

    Find Ancient History 101 on social media and our website, where you can learn more about our expert guests.

    We have merch available at our RedBubble shop, or you can help support the podcast by buying history books and translations we’ve hand-chosen for you at our online bookshop in the USA or UK.

    Or you can buy us a ko-fi! However you choose to support the show, we appreciate it!

    Sick of being interrupted by adverts? We have an ad-free subscription here.

    Ancient History 101 is a proud member of the Mnemosyne Memory Collective


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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