In this episode, the Roman Republic’s richest man faces off against its greatest enemy. From the mighty armies of ancient India to the crack troops of Alexander the Great, all of them faced down weaponized elephants—and used them to crush their enemies. But Vercingetorix faces an enemy that’s better organized, better armed, and more cohesive–and his margin of error is razor-thin. This Halloween, Ancient History Fangirl teams up with Liv Albert from Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! Join noted elephant adventurers King Pyrrhus of Epirus (he of the Pyrrhic victory), Julius Caesar, Hannibal Barca, and Lady Trieu of Vietnam as they stomp their enemies into submission on the ancient battlefield. In our last episode, Spartacus and his compatriots broke out of the ludus and began their rebellion. Few sights terrorized ancient armies more than that of a wall of elephants, tusks drenched in blood, bearing down on them in a killing frenzy. When Julius Caesar conquered Gaul, the Druids suffered a swift and catastrophic loss of status and position. 17 talking about this. Get the show notes here. An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. You're one of us. What really went down during the sack of Troy–and what clues did ancient writers leave us? Chief among those threats is the most powerful woman in Roman society–an enemy known as the Wolf Girl. When we scratched the surface, however, we found that the origins of Yule were older and darker and weirder than we ever imagined. In heavily patriarchal ancient Greece, what made athletic, confident Spartan women so exceptional? ), Spartacus vs. Toussaint L’Ouverture (with Mike Duncan). Maybe a lot. Nobody knows what kind of animal it is. History Fangirl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This is their story. Until, around 900 AD, they disappeared from the record. Listen to 126 episodes of The Ancient World on Podbay - the best podcast player on the web. Get the show notes here. This week, we’re going to explore the living conditions along the Wall–at the forts and the milecastles, in the officers’ quarters and soldiers’ barracks, and in the bustling civilian towns that sprang up around the military encampments. The odds were not in Caesar’s favor–but that’s just how he liked it. Soon, the lovers would be forced to defend their home, their family, and their life together on the shores of the Ambracian Gulf. Merchants flocked from all over the Empire to sell their wares to soldiers with regular paychecks. Ancient History Fangirl - Podcast | Website banner illustration | cartoon Jenny Williamson and Genn Stone explore ancient tomb and reveal it's history. In this episode, we use ancient sources and modern archeology to build a picture of how these epic people lived, loved, fought, and died. The Thracians were the most feared professional killers of the ancient world—serving as hired assassins, enforcers, and mercenaries in famous battles from one end of the Mediterranean to the other. Nobody asked for more Crassus. The Spartacus of this rebellion was a man named Eunus—a fire-breather and miracle worker whose courage inspired additional revolts throughout the Italian peninsula and beyond. No signup or install needed. Find out how it all went down. Marc Antony fell into a deep depression, while Cleopatra searched desperately for a way out–one that would keep her kingdom intact and her children alive. Born enemies, the love of Ataulf and Galla Placidia is marked by tragedy—but in its time, it burned hot enough to reshape an Empire. Now there was no one to stand in the way of doing exactly what he wanted with the Roman Empire. Find out just how bad it got. He was a fierce barbarian warlord—a man who had stood between his people and the Roman Empire since the sack of Rome. Get the show notes here. But now Vercingetorix will face his greatest challenge yet–at a town called Alesia. After an epic quarter-life crisis, Julius Caesar returned to Rome and started to kick things up a notch—winning honors, elections, and the love of the public. But just 28 years later, another major uprising—the Second Servile War—would shake that system to its core once again. In our last episode we talked about the journey Dionysus took to become a god. Invading Parthia for some reason. Devoted parents and six children, three happy brothers and three happy sisters. Get the show notes here. This week, we invited Mike Duncan of The History of Rome and Revolutions to help us compare these two revolutions and discuss what advice Toussaint L’Ouverture might have had for Spartacus. For a time, Eunus controlled all of Sicily. Ancient-History-Fangirl-Podcast-Website-Illustrated-Banner. When Antinous died tragically and far too young, Hadrian made him a god, founding a religion in his ⦠An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Ancient History Fangirl The Picts burst onto the Romano-British scene as terrifying Celtic pirates, overwhelming Hadrianâs Wall from the north, sweeping in from the sea to ravage and burn Romano-British settlements as the power of the Roman Empire slowly receded. But nothing good can ever stay. Before he sacked it, he starved it. And Cleopatra had an agenda, too: she needed another Roman protector to shore up her power in Egypt. But this one does. History Fangirl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 71 Episodes. What tales kept people from thousands of years ago up at night? Last time we covered vampires, we were struck by the haunting connection between vampire myths and real disease. Before we tell you about the Gallic Wars, we want to let the Gauls speak for themselves—or come as close as they can, through archaeology, myth, and other writers who got to know them not as conquerors, but chroniclers. She could either go on cornering people in bars, ranting on about child emperors and Mongol siegecraft and the Praetorian Guardâshe gets that way ⦠But it must have been really important to the Picts, as over 40% of animals carved into their stones are the Pictish Beast. Outnumbered five to one in a city full of ancient wonders, Cleopatra and Caesar spent the next ten months barricaded in a luxurious palace while outside, the enemy howled for their blood. 77 Followers. Spartacus in Film and Popular Culture (With the Partial Historians), Salvius and the Star Reader: The Second Servile War, Eunus and the Mermaid Goddess: The First Servile War, Dionysus: Myths and Madness (With Liv Albert from Myths Baby!). Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of historyâs most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Meanwhile, Marc Antony defeated Caesar’s assassins in battle, and then set his sights on invading Parthia. If youâre like us, youâve probably been hunting down new pod content to ease the adjustment to social distancing. Join us as we discuss some fascinating vampire myths from regions outside the Greco-Roman world—and the real diseases that may have given rise to these myths. How does civilization devolve in a city under siege when the food runs out? We are now World History Encyclopedia to better reflect the breadth of our non-profit organization's mission. Nobody knows what kind of animal it is. Soon Antony would be called to war—and face the biggest battlefield test of his career. Saints were raised. The romance between Caesar and Cleopatra is one of the most epic of ancient times. After Eunus’ death, the great Sicilian latifundia recovered. But it also draws back the curtain on a world we see echoed in the archaeology of ancient Gaul: a world of epic feasts, the heroâs portion, cattle raiding, magical cauldrons, and chariot warfare. It’s the largest Roman artifact in existence, and yet we still have no idea why it was built. Is it an elephant? In this episode, it’s Roman Emperors behaving badly–and Praetorian Prefects behaving even worse. Maybe a lot. And Venice was founded. Thousands died. Nevin of the battle-frenzy. History Fangirl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; itâs like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and feminism. The Hound of Ulster is synonymous with Irish history. Join us as we explore all the ways Dionysus subverted the Roman patriarchy, theatre practices⦠Of Spartacus. From there, they incited rebellion among Welsh tribes, firing up a fierce resistance. Get the show notes here. In our last episode, we alluded to the fact that there were female as well as male Druids in the Celtic iron age. Even so, many stayed at their postsâeven as the Roman Empire lost its grip on Britain entirely. Until finally, standing on the last stretch of beach on the last island refuge, the Druids made an epic stand against the Roman invaders. Hollywood glamorized them. What can a story from ancient Ireland tell us about the Gauls before Caesar? But he ended his life devoured by lice in a jail cell. Is it an ancient prehistoric monster the likes of which no living person has ever seen? New episodes biweekly. The new emperor, their uncle Claudius, welcomes them with open arms. This is the Dionysus of Thrace. Find out how it all unraveled. More than 1,800 years after Spartacus fought for his freedom, another rebel leader spearheaded the first successful slave revolt in history: the Haitian Revolution. Is it a kelpie? Don’t we all??? Between that and the many vampire myths from around the world that we didn’t have time to cover, you might say we had unfinished business with vampires. If they got their way, Caesar could lose his legions, his fortune, and his position—and see all his achievements undone. This is the story of how one wandering god inspired people to rise up against injustice. The sisters are married off in their teens to men more than twice their age—some with violent reputations. Get the show notes here. Check it out! Female generals and warrior queens were everywhere—leading armies into battle by land and sea. At one point, the Praetorians even assassinated an Emperor, then auctioned off the Empire to the highest bidder. Weâre going to go out on a limb and operate under the assumption that a tall tale from Celtic Ireland can help ⦠Dionysus: Have You Heard the Good News (About Me)? This is the Dionysus of Thrace. In this bonus AHFG episode, Kate from the Exploress Podcast joins us in a freewheeling conversation that finds them throughout the ages–from Civil War battlefields to ancient Egyptian bathrooms. And meanwhile, Rome’s foreign wars were winding down. Atalanta and the golden apples. The free online history encyclopedia with fact-checked articles, images, videos, maps, timelines and more; operated as a non-profit organization. ', '#46b798', 'V7V1AMX8');kofiwidget2.draw(); All Content © Ancient History Fangirl 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - ancienthistoryfangirl.com designed by Jayel Draco. Julius Caesar was in Gaul for eight years—and while he was gone, things in Rome didn’t just stop. Be Neit; the Woman of Battle. This dynasty would give rise to two of Rome’s most infamous emperors and some of its most legendary women—before it ends in tragedy. âJenny Williamson, cohost of the Ancient History Fangirl podcast âGripping, deftly executed, and beautifully told, Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook is at once a primer for those new to mythology and a compass for those looking to further explore the stories that still shape our world. They’re everywhere in Greek mythology: fierce, deadly warrior women. Get the show notes here. Learn her story–and get a crash course in ancient-world poisoning. Centuries ago, ancient writers claimed that Scythian women of the Eurasian Steppe fought in battle alongside their men. Penthesilea and the fall of Troy. With their brother Caligula dead, the two remaining Germanicus children–Julia Livilla and Agrippina–are called home from exile. To save his people, Vercingetorix must do more than unite them. What was life like on Hadrian’s Wall? Hey pod pals! Fea; the deathly. What secret superpower gave Scythian women an edge in battle? And he has a new enemy: a man with endless money, endless resources, and a lot to prove. So spread some salt over your threshold. kofiwidget2.init('Buy us a latte! And making himself Dictator for Life—and the next best thing to a king and god. Everything comes up Agrippina–until it doesn’t. Join us as we explore all the ways Dionysus subverted the Roman patriarchy, theatre practices of the ancient Greeks, woman-centric retellings of Medea and Medusa, and the most radically feminist Greek playwright of his time: Euripides. But nothing good can ever stay. What became of them? Within a few years, they were up and running again—just as strong, profitable, and cruel as before. But in ancient Rome, the knives in the dark are still sharp. Of revolutionaries across the classical world. This is their story. Ancient History Fangirl. The story of Spartacus is the story of the Roman Republic at a crossroads. Ancient History Fangirl 3h ago An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. From the ancient roots of Etruscan funeral games to the height of Roman spectacle, we examine the history of gladiatorial combat—and explore what life was like for gladiators (and lanistas) in the time of Spartacus. Get the show notes here. Leave a comment Cancel reply. Ancient History Fangirl (BONUS Content!) All of this–plus our best siege survival hacks from the ancient world. Itâs come down to us as a timeless love story: that of the handsome and charismatic Emperor Hadrian and the wise and beautiful Antinous. But for many of us, the version that’s come down through history is strongly associated with Christmas–and heavily sanitized. 71 Episodes. Cleopatra had glamour and divinity and lots of money. to delve into spooky stories from the ancient world that will send a shiver up your spine—tales of shrieking Banshees, deathly Furies, and the terrors of Samhain. An outsider, and a conqueror. This Halloween, Ancient History Fangirl teams up with Liv Albert from Letâs Talk About Myths, Baby! Find out what happened when these two met on the banks of the River Tarsus. Communities all over the ancient world had a problem: their dead wouldn’t stay in the ground. Meet the Celtic warrior poets, artists, Druids, bards, and artisans who lived in Gaul for thousands of years before Caesar was born. In this episode, Genn and Jenny spend roughly an hour debating what, exactly, the Pictish Beast might have been. Even so, many stayed at their posts–even as the Roman Empire lost its grip on Britain entirely. 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