Ancient History Podcasts

The podcast companion to the series exploring thousands of years of visual culture.

Welcome to the ReWild Yourself Podcast! I’m Daniel Vitalis, and I’ll be your guide through the world of human zoology and lifestyle design. We’ll explore the strategies that ancient apes need to thrive in a modern world, awakening our instincts, and freeing our bodies –– and minds –– from the degenerative effects of human domestication.

Neil MacGregor explores the role and expression of shared beliefs in communities around the world. Produced in partnership with the British Museum.

The history of Greece from the Paleolithic to Diocletian

Podcast by Mike Stuchbery & Co.

Mary Beard, Professor of Classics at the University of Cambridge, provides an audio guide to artworks, artefacts and objects made in bronze included in Hauser & Wirth’s presentation at Frieze London 2017 ‘BRONZE AGE c. 3500 BC – AD 2017’.

Stories from the chaotic frontier between Rome and the “Barbarians” that became Europe’s fault line. We chart the rise of the Roman Empire, it’s fall in the West, and the reverberations that led to centuries of conflict between France and Germany.

A podcast telling the story of history’s great explorers, from the early classical voyages of exploration to modern times.

This combined podcast and blog series traces the history of the classical world in 100 objects, from the beginnings of the Bronze Age in Greece to the fall of the Roman Empire.

A History Of: Hannibal and the Punic Wars is a biweekly biography of everybody’s favourite Carthaginian general. We follow Hannibal throughout his campaigns as well as looking at the Punic Wars at large. This is done through a mixture of lecture style episodes as well as more relaxed Let’s Talk episodes; in which I invite […]

Archaeology is primarily a visual, social and cultural subject; in these interviews archaeologists discuss their lives in archaeology and their particular fields of interest. The interviews convey the excitement felt by teaching staff and students from the School of Archaeology at the University of Oxford as they reflect upon the multifaceted nature of the study […]

The purpose of this colloquium (28-30 September 2015) was to discuss how recent advances in the archaeological investigation of northern Jordan (Amman) can influence a wider approach to understanding Jordan’s cultural heritage through discovery, re-interpretation and better presentation. The conference gathered international and national specialists from a range of disciplines. These include archaeologists active at […]

AnthroTalking is a podcast about anthropologists and their current research projects, made by students of Stockholm University’s Anthropology Department.

In this series of 11 short films Experimental Archaeologists, Oxford University Lecturers and Bushcraft specialists demonstrate a range of Stone Age crafts, skills and technologies as well as art and music. Each 5 minute film can be used in the classroom to focus on a particular technology. For further information and more Prehistory resources for […]

The Library of Arabic Literature is a remarkable undertaking. It is publishing, in Arabic and English dual-language volumes, key works of classical and pre-modern Arabic literature from the pre-Islamic era to the cusp of the modern period. Several of these works have not been translated before, while others have not received such careful editing and […]

A series of lectures from the Ancient History Seminar Series: Digital Classics, Hilary Term 2015

On the 1st and 2nd September 2014, the Ashmolean Museum was proud to host the Understanding Egyptian Collections: Innovative display and research projects in museums conference. Looking at the exciting and interestnig ways in which museum conservators and egyptologists display ancient Egyptian artefacts and collections. From ways of conserving thousand year old mummies to restoring […]

The Greek Ollendorff Podcast is a great tool to improve your Koine or Ancient Greek skills. Each episode contains a recording of the exercises of one lesson in Greek Ollendorff. For more information visit http://pricelesseternity.com/ and click on the “Learn Greek” link at the top.

A digitally remastered look at the life of Alexander the Great, from his birth in Macedonia and his conquests to the edge of the world and back.

This subject explores Ancient Roman epic poetry, the literary genre which deals with grand mythical narratives involving heroes, gods, war, and love affairs. Epic was the most prestigious literary form in the ancient world. Roman poets adapted and developed Greek epic, particularly influenced by the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey. Roman epics similarly deal with divine […]

This subject deals with the cultural history of the ancient Greek world through both textual sources and the material evidence of art and archaeology. The period covered runs from the Iron Age world of Archaic Greece through to the late Classical period (roughly from the 8th century to the 4th century BCE). We will concentrate […]

Exploring various aspects of modern and ancient metaphysics as they relate to the hypothesis that powers (or dispositions) are the sole elementary building block in ontology. Timothy O’Connor (Indiana) gives a talk for the Power Structuralism in Ancient Ontologies podcast series. Abstract: The correlated terms “emergence” and “reduction” are used in several ways in contemporary […]

A total of 27 papers were delivered by speakers from the UK, mainland Europe, North and South America and Japan. Speakers included leading established experts in the field and early career researchers, among them postgraduate students. The conference attracted another 35 participants from the UK and Europe. Response from all participants was enthusiastic. The quality […]

The Roman World introduces students to the society, literature and art of ancient Rome, through a study of its major historical and literary figures, such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Virgil and Ovid. We shall look at Rome’s place in the ancient Mediterranean world, and its connections with ancient Greece and other cultures, such as […]

Take the topical satire of Have I Got News For You and mix thoroughly with the adolescent humour of The Inbetweeners, add in a healthy dose of Monty Python-esque absurdity and finish off with lashings of songs and dances. Then serve it all up to a baying crowd in an atmosphere more like a football […]

Web Series: Hidden Archaeology OOPARTS is the study of Hidden Archaeology, details of the historic record that have been omitted or brushed over, in order to continue with theories that are simply not viable. The Bat Creek Stone was inscribed with letters from an alphabet that was first said to be Cherokee, then disputed as […]

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Anthropologists study human culture and society. They ask “what it is to be human?”. Anthropologists answer this question by analysing diverse societies to find out what all humans have in common. To undertake this study, anthropologists have a ‘kit’ full of conceptual tools. Join the Audible Anthropologist (aka La Trobe University’s Nicholas Herriman) as we […]

In this subject students are introduced to the diversity of the ancient Greek achievement, which has exercised a fundamental and continuing influence upon later European literature and culture. The subject commences with a detailed treatment of Homer’s Iliad and the myth of the Trojan war. This is one of the dominant myths in the Greek […]

In this subject we explore Greek and Roman mythology, with particular reference to some core narratives and themes. Greek mythology is very focused around hero myths, and this is a central aspect of our study. Heroes studied in the subject include Heracles, Jason, Perseus, Bellerophon and Odysseus. We also examine some key thematic elements of […]

Join the experts from the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati as we explore facets of life in the ancient Mediterranean world.

The Sonlight Core G World History Fan Podcast features kids sharing their thoughts and ideas about the books recommended in this curriculum. Super Fun!

Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE Publications for Anthropology & Archaeology. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.

The podcast and feed of the Golden Book of Marcus Aurelius website http://www.themapodcast.wordpress.com, including readings of the Golden Book.

The History At Our House blog, providing samples of Mr Powell’s unique approach to teaching history.

Podcasts for the TRHS AP World Class

The original fairy tales, I mean the really original ones before Disney got hold of them and molded them into happy singing animals, were more like horror stories with a message. The fables were meant to teach us lessons that would help guide us into becoming the perfect human being. Obviously it hasn’t worked yet […]

In this subject students study two key regions of Australia’s colonial past – the cradle of white settlement in early New South Wales and/or Tasmania, and the Northern Territory, Australia’s last frontier – to explore colonial relations and also the recent past. Student-centred enquiry-based research into colonial primary documents in teams and individually through research […]

What is a microbe and what have they ever done for us? From Black Death to Cholera, and Syphilis to Typhoid, microbes have been responsible for some of the world’s most devastating diseases. But they have also provided the human race with the technological advances of genetic engineering and nitrogen fixation, the vision of life […]

What does ‘2001: a Space Odyssey’ have to do with Odysseus? How does Brad Pitt’s Achilles in ‘Troy’ match up to Homer’s original hero? And is Arnold Schwarzenegger the new Heracles? This collection of video animations and audio discussions examines how the heroes of Greek mythology have been represented in popular culture, from ancient times […]

The Roman emperor had key relationships with several differing groups within the Roman empire, including the senate, the populace of Rome, the army and the provinces. This unit will focus on exploring the emperor’s relationship with the provinces and will show you how this relationship was represented and mediated, manifesting the culture of the empire […]

Throughout human history, wise men and women have sought to distill common sense and wisdom into concise passages or sayings, maxims by which we all might live. This podcast will offer a series of these proverbs drawn from a wide variety of traditions and backgrounds.

Bibles were not always made the way that they are today. Through this series, Dr. Daniel B. Wallace of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) will discuss the methods and materials of the early scribes up to the establishment of the printing press and beyond.

Every manuscript that is discovered has a unique and extraordinary story behind it. Dr. Daniel B. Wallace of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts chronicles the stories of ancient manuscripts such as P52, Codex Sinaiticus, and Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus.

Sunset Song was written in the early 1930s and is still one of the best-known and most-debated Scottish novels. In this unit, we discuss whether Sunset Song succeeds as critique of capitalism and whether it has value as a work of literature separate from its propagandistic ambitions. This study unit is just one of many […]

This unit will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman empire. Terms such as ‘Roman empire’ and ‘imperium’ will be introduced in the context of the formation and expansion of the empire, and the unit will provide you with the background for further […]

From Rome to Pompeii and Ephesus the excavation of Roman remains is well known, but what of Roman remains in Africa? This unit looks at the Roman city of Thugga and examines the influence that Roman architecture and art had on Africa and its people. This study unit is just one of many that can […]

The aim of this unit is to enable you to get started in Classical Greek. It has been developed in response to requests from students who had had no contact with Greek before and who felt they would like to spend a little time preparing for the kind of learning that takes place on a […]

How do we learn about the world of the ancient Romans and Greeks? This unit will provide you with an insight into the Classical world by introducing you to the various sources of information used by scholars to draw together an image of this fascinating period of history. This study unit is just one of […]

This unit looks at Babylonian mathematics. You will learn how a series of discoveries have enabled historians to decipher stone tablets and study the various techniques the Babylonians used for problem-solving and teaching. The Babylonian problem-solving skills have been described as remarkable and scribes of the time received a trainng far in advance of anything […]

LearnOutLoud.com is pleased to present the Classical Mythology podcast. With this series we will investigate the characters and events that formed bedrock of belief in the ancient western world. Whether you are interested in a certain Divinity or a particular story, this podcast is a must for all students of myth.

How was mythology used by ancient Romans in their everyday lives? At Nemi to the south of Rome, the sanctuary of the goddess Diana provides us with a snapshot of Roman life and society. This album explores some of the fragments of objects found at the site of Diana’s temple, such as a street entertainer’s […]

How and why did ancient Romans use myth to validate their power? Emperor Augustus legitimised his rule by entwining his own ancestry with the mythical stories of Rome’s foundation, and created a divine aura around Rome as capital of the vast empire. This album visits key emblems associated with Rome’s beginnings: the Forum and the […]

How do the themes of classical mythology come to be refashioned through the ages? Holkham Hall in Norfolk, England, is the estate of an 18th century gentleman, Thomas Coke – a scholar of epic classical authors and avid collector of the cultural beauties of the past. This album offers an opportunity to explore his house […]

In four short dialogues, Oliver Taplin, Emeritus Professor in the Oxford University Classics Department and Lorna Hardwick, Professor of Classical Studies and Director of the Classical Receptions in Late Twentieth Century Drama and Poetry in English project, discuss the issues surrounding the translation of Ancient Greek and Roman texts for modern audiences. Looking into the […]

The Bodleian Library’s winter 2009/10 exhibition tells the story of how together Jews, Christians and Muslims have contributed to the development of the book. Crossing Borders: Hebrew Manuscripts as a Meeting-place of Cultures draws on the Bodleian’s Hebrew holdings, one of the largest and most important collections of Hebrew manuscripts in the world. Covering a […]

How do archaeologists investigate and understand ancient sites and civilisations? Interpreting archaeological evidence accurately and methodically is the key to obtaining a critical perspective on the development of the human race. This album provides an introduction to archaeology and its methodologies for excavation of sites that can be more than 12000 years old. Like piecing […]

Archaeology is about reconstructing the physical past to obtain an understanding of how different civilisations and cultures have evolved over time. In this album, archaeologists from the British Museum explain the scientific processes involved in the discovery, investigation and interpretation of a variety of artefacts, such as skeletons, coins, textiles and metal artefacts unearthed at […]

Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have used everyday materials to create mathematical models of the world around them. This album explores the ancient Greeks’ astrolabe as a model of the skies; the sundial, to tell the time; Babylonian clay tablets to record wages and trading of sheep; wooden tallies for bulk-buying beer, the Incas’ […]