WELCOME BACK to our dark little series on the Goths - in focus this week are the Ostrogoths. We explain who they are, where they were and what they were up to. All the need to knows to impress your mates with some pointless ancient(ISH) knowled

THE GOTHS - Visigoths

Feb 20th, 2020 34m 56s

Welcome back after a tiny little break to recharge our batteries. Didn't really work. Welcome to this sleepy edition of That's All Ancient History Now! We're looking at Gothic tribes in this series and this week we're starting with the Visigoth

THE HUNS - Attila's Aftermath

Feb 6th, 2020 35m 37s

This week it’s all gone a bit wikipedia as we wrap up the series on the Huns. We’ve loved covering these guys and learning lots about them - maybe in the future we’ll extend our sources.Life under Attila, Brexit and cultural identity is all c

THE HUNS - Life Under Attila

Jan 30th, 2020 36m 23s

HAPPY THURSDAY! Hunny we're home! We're back with some more hunnic action for you, this time examining the life and times of Attila the Hun, the most famous of all Huns. Lot's of interesting information plus.. sshhhhh, Fact File. Hope you enjoy

THE HUNS - The Origins

Jan 23rd, 2020 34m 43s

Happy 2020!!! We are back for the new year with the start of a new miniseries covering the Huns. In this episode we examine the beginnings of the Hun civilisation, what was going on? Where did they spring from? What were they all about? ALSO a

S2E6 - A Roman Legacy

Dec 26th, 2019 45m 25s

On this very special festive edition of the pod, we look at how the Roman Empire has influenced today's society. Also we talk about the Roman's version of Christmas(ish), Saturnalia! A very fun festive occasion indeed.Also some DID YOU KNOWWWW

S2E5 - Marcus Aurelius and Commodus

Dec 19th, 2019 41m 20s

The final emperor episode of the season covers 2 leaders who had various successes and failures between them, one more than the other. Lots of good information in this ep plus the classic DID YOU KNOWS and a guest appearance from Joe Deeney fro

S2E4 - Caligula and Claudius

Dec 12th, 2019 38m 26s

In this election special, two legends fight it out to become the emporer of the Roman Empire. Listen to the battle between Caligula and Claudius, and learn their key policies. Who do you prefer? Cast your vote now.Also Did You Know's and fianl

S2E3 - Tiberius

Dec 5th, 2019 43m 2s

This week, we cover the gloomiest of emperors and men, Tiberius. He ruled - kinda - for a little while so he gets a whole episode. He was also a bit of a dodgy guy so be warned it does get a little gross towards the end. But it's fun, in a gros

S2E2 - Augustus Caesar

Nov 28th, 2019 37m 49s

Picture this. it's the eighth month of the year, the suns beating down, you've just consolidated your power and your presiding over one of the great empires of the time. What a life, you think to yourself, this month should be named after me. A

S2E1 - The Formation of the Roman Empire

Nov 21st, 2019 42m 3s

We are BACK and we are back with a medium bang. Think a small firework rather than the showstopper. BUT we need to break you slowly to what is, arguably, one of the greatest empires ever to exist on the planet. That's right. The Roman empire. J

S1E6 - The cultural impact of Ancient Greece

Nov 7th, 2019 39m 14s

Welcome one and all to the final episode of the season. It's a shame because I felt that we were just getting in to the swing of the Greeks - but what can be done. The Roman army are marching in, and they're pretty good at that. Time will sweep

S1E5 - The Golden Age of Athens

Oct 31st, 2019 35m 57s

The Golden Age of Athens, what a time to be alive!!! Literally, this was when everything was popping off - in a good way - and boy it was popping off!! Democracy, arts, empires and the good boy Pericles. It is a true madness. PLEASE leave us a

S1E4 - Gods and Goddesses

Oct 24th, 2019 39m 15s

It's finally time to talk Gods and Goddesses. Thank.. well.. God! We have a little catch up and then talk about four of our favourites, but trust me, we could have gone on and on. Why is Zeus related to everyone by the way? Follow us on the In

S1E3 - Socrates

Oct 17th, 2019 34m 43s

The two most ignorant hosts (at least we know we are) tell you BRIEFLY about the life and times of Socrates. Pascal also introduces a new game - Socrates or Notcrates - in to the mixer and Jacob has a tough time.. Please leave a review and subs

S1E2 - Medea

Oct 10th, 2019 36m 38s

Welcome back to That's All Ancient History Now! This week is our first book club, and it's a doozie! Medea by Euripides! We discuss the play and give you a little live performance, for free!! What's not to like. We also supply you with some g

S1E1 - An intro to Ancient Greece

Oct 3rd, 2019 32m 38s

Welcome to That’s All Ancient History Now! On this first episode we give you an overview of the greek world, a chronological timeline so you (and we) can get to grips with this period. Thanks so much for joining us, we’ll get better, I promise.

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INTRODUCTION

Sep 22nd, 2019 1m 53s

Pascal and Jacob take you on a winding journey through time. When we started this podcast we knew nothing of the past, but That's All Ancient History Now!The first episode is out on OCTOBER 3 so make sure you're subscribed, tell your friends a

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