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All about ancient History - www.ancientblogger.com and host of the Ancient History Hound podcast.

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Nov 25

Got a spare moment? Giving my podcast a rating on Apple/iTunes (and perhaps even a review) makes a huge difference to an indie podcaster such as myself. Thanks!! #iTunes #podcast #ancienthistory
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History Podcast · 91 Episodes · Twice monthly

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 1d

I was a guest on Podcasting Amplified talking about my podcast. You can catch it on YouTube (my first video appearance!) #ancienthistoryhound #podcast #podcasting
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The Keys To Building a Thriving, Loyal Podcast Audience | Podcasting Amplified

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 2d

It's important for Empires from a long time ago to network. Think I'll leave the Tauntaun cavalry to the auxilia though.
#ancientrome #tauntaun #bikerscout #legion #starwars

AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 2d

@classicsacademy.bsky.social unsure how to pronounce 'goêteia' (will be used in an upcoming episode). Any help appreciated!

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 3d

There will be another Halloween themed episode this year - to get you in the mood here's the one from last year. 🏺🎃
#halloween #ancientgreece #ancientegypt #mesopotamia
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Ancient History Hound: Curse tablets and figurines.

In this Night of the Livy Dead Halloween special I discuss the types of curses which made it onto tablets and figurines from antiquity. Starting with ancient Egypt and ending in the later Roman period...

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 8d

aliens 😄😄😄

AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 8d

Had a great time at the weekend with Legio II Augusta (at Battles Through History). A real eagle, dromedaries and drills!
#ancientrome #legion #eagle #dromedary

AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 12d

Bridges, Vestal Virgins and the harmful dead. It's a look at May & June in ancient Rome in the latest episode. #ancientrome #ancienthistory
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Ancient History Hound: Festivals in ancient Rome: May & June

May and June are covered in this episode which includes dealing with the dead at midnight, the Vestals and a bridge. Oh, and some straw dolls with a sinister backstory. Episode notes with a transcript...

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 13d

In the lead up to Halloween don't forget the annual 'Night of the Livy Dead' episodes on the Ancient History Hound podcast. Here's one from a few years back. 🏛🏺👻
#mesopotamia #ancienthistory #witches

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Ancient History Hound: Re-release: Witches and Demons in Mesopotamia.

A re-release of a previous Night of the Livy Dead Halloween special. This one was all about witchcraft and demons in Mesopotamia and how you might counter them. If you enjoy this why not have a scroll...

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Dr Alan Montgomery @classicalalan.bsky.social · 14d

Colchester has the earliest, best preserved and also one of the longest Roman city walls in Britain. The entire wall circuit is 1¾ miles in length and it once stood up to 6 metres tall. #WallsonWednesday

A stretch of Colchester's Roman wall, built from stone and brick, with grass and wildflowers in front.

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 15d

The latest book by @drjeball.bsky.social has just arrived. Cannot wait to start reading! #ancientrome #tacfarinas #numidia

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LJ Trafford @ljtrafford.bsky.social · 21d

I have the edits for Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Greece. It's a better read than I remember, damn entertaining. Well it's entertaining me anyhow.

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 26d

Hoplite helmet dedicated at Olympia (circa 460BC). The inscription indicates it was won at a victory of an Argive force against Corinth. #ancientgreece #hoplite

AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · 26d

What's better than dancing priests in ancient Rome? How about priests dancing with shields.... 🏛🏺🕺
#ancientrome #ancienthistory #romanreligion
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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Sep 9

Part two is here. #ancientrome #teutoburg #varus
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The Teutoburg Disaster with Dr Ball: Part Two.

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Sep 9

"If you go into the woods today....." There was certainly a surprise for Rome in the Teutoburg Forest around this time in AD 9.

Listen to @drjeball.bsky.social talk all about it. #ancientrome #teutoburg
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The Teutoburg Disaster with Dr Ball: Part One.

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sheep, a new goddess and an alibi for Romulus. Time for some Roman festivals in the month of April. 🐑🏺🏛🎙
#ancientrome #ancienthistoryhound
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Ancient History Hound: Festivals in ancient Rome: April

It's time for April in ancient Rome which means overseas deities setting down roots, Romulus getting a free pass, sheep and much more. Episode notes with a transcription, reading list, links, images a...

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Sep 3

very good!!😄

AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Sep 3

Crouching Venus as seen at the British Museum. #ancientrome #venus #sculpture

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Sep 1

Ever wondered how clean the Roman baths were? Episode from a few years ago with a special guest.
🏺🏛🛁 #ancientrome #baths #ancienthistory
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How hygienic were the Roman baths?

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Aug 24

Page on my website with links to all my Pompeii content (articles, podcast episodes and videos)
#pompeii #ancientrome
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Pompeii - read, listen and watch - AncientBlogger

Want to know more about Pompeii? Here's a page with links to my articles, podcast episodes and videos.

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Aug 17

Eels in ancient Rome. Style on and off the menu...
#ancientrome #eel #ancienthistory
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Eels in ancient Rome: Served and serving - AncientBlogger

Eels might be on the dinner table but they featured elsewhere in ancient Rome, from a horrible fate through to what they might wear.

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Aug 12

When Boudicca razed Colchester in AD60 the destruction left a distinct layer of debris. This helmet was made using helmet fragments from this layer.
#ancientrome #boudicca #colchester #ancienthistory

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hercules on the big screen.
#hercules #greekmythology
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Labouring the part. Hercules in cinema. - AncientBlogger

In this article I look at Hercules in cinema. From James Bond to bears I've dug out some of the more curious films from the original to the modern day.

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Aug 5

Bronze figurine of Minerva from Umbria, Italy. #umbrian #ancienthistory #minerva

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AncientBlogger @ancientblogger.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thanks!!