ポッドキャスト Ancient Heroes

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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

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.…

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

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

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.Patrick Garvey による

Did the ancient Greeks and Romans believe in supernatural phenomena? Did they believe mythological monsters and gods really existed? Author and academic Garett Ryan comes on the show to help answer these questions and many more.Patrick Garvey による

Why is ancient Egyptian civilization, including the Great Pyramids, the subject of so many conspiracy theories? Author Jason Colavito joins me to discuss how and why the history of Egypt has been rewritten and manipulated over the centuries.Patrick Garvey による

Would a fighter from the ancient Mediterranean world stand a chance against today's greatest champion in a no holds barred contest? I dive into the history of mixed martial arts in ancient Greece and examine the key factors to consider in this timeless debate.Patrick Garvey による

The Ark of the Covenant, which allegedly held the stone tablets of the 10 Commandments, was among the holiest (and most feared) objects of ancient history. We look at the story of the Ark and what may have happened to it on the week of the 40th anniversary of the release of the iconic Indiana Jones film "Raiders of the Lost Ark".…

The Sacred Band was an elite fighting force responsible for the rise of Thebes as the Greek superpower in the 4th century BC. According to ancient sources, it was also formed of 150 pairs of adult male lovers. I talk to historian and author James Romm about the origins and eventual defeat of the Sacred Band of Thebes.…

Heracles (aka Hercules) was known as the greatest of all the Greek heroes. I talk to the world's leading expert in Heracles mythology Emma Stafford about who the hero was and what he meant to the people of the ancient world.Patrick Garvey による

I talk to author and intelligence professional Myke Cole about his provocative upcoming book "The Bronze Lie: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy".Patrick Garvey による

A lot of people have asked me about my background and how I got into studying ancient history, podcasting, etc. so I dive into all of that in the latest episode of the show.Patrick Garvey による

This past Sunday's episode of "The Daily" podcast by the New York Times focused on the role that the discipline of the Classics has played in furthering racism throughout history. Here's my initial reaction to some of the points made in the episode.Patrick Garvey による

How does "300" hold up to historical scrutiny? I talk about the weird, interesting, and misleading aspects of the popular 2006 film.Patrick Garvey による

Socrates is one of the best known and most influential ancient historical figures. But the truth of who Socrates was, what he did, and how he died remains elusive. I talk to scholar, translator, and author Robin Waterfield about the historical Socrates in Part II of our conversation.Patrick Garvey による

How did the Olympic Games begin in Greece and what can they tell us about this ancient culture? I talk to scholar, translator, and author Robin Waterfield about the ancient Greek Olympics in Part I of our conversation.Patrick Garvey による

What ancient civilizations have been overlooked, ignored, or lost through the ages? I talk to British author and historian Philip (Maty) Matyszak about these forgotten peoples, the myths of Hercules, and much more. Note: I apologize for the audio level inconsistency. I needed to boost things to make it easier to hear Maty.…

The Kingdom of Pontus was one of the most significant powers of the Hellenistic Era and a major rival to Rome. American historian Duane Roller joins me to talk about the rise and fall of this fascinating and mysterious civilization.Patrick Garvey による

Historian and archeologist Greg Woolf joins me to talk about how ancient cities developed, why we often have the wrong impression about them, and much more.Patrick Garvey による

What mysteries lie below the ocean's surface? We talk to underwater archaeologist Peter Campbell about the ancient relics he is looking for in the Mediterranean Sea and beyond.Patrick Garvey による

How did the Kingdom of Macedon go from a Greek backwater to controlling one of the largest empires of the ancient world? Historian Adrian Goldsworthy joins me to discuss Alexander the Great and his influential father Philip II.Patrick Garvey による

Thebes was once the most powerful city-state in Greece, but it has largely been overshadowed in popular culture by Athens and Sparta. Historian Paul Cartledge and I discuss the rise and fall of Thebes, and what impact it made on the ancient world.Patrick Garvey による

Maybe Homer's Trojan War didn't happen after all. In this episode, we talk to Mediterranean archaeologist Josho Brouwers about the so-called Greek "Age of Heroes" and what it was really like.Patrick Garvey による

What caused the mysterious collapse of so many civilizations in the 12th century BCE? Did the Trojan War really happen? Were Achilles and Helen real people? Eric Cline, one of the world's leading ancient historians and archaeologists, helps answer these questions and more in the latest episode of Ancient Heroes.…

The relationship between the heroes Achilles and Patroclus is one of the controversial subjects in Greek mythology. I look at the sources, consider multiple perspectives, and offer my thoughts.Patrick Garvey による

British historian and author Andrew Chugg reveals the new evidence he has uncovered in his search for the lost tomb of Alexander the Great.Patrick Garvey による