Chronicles of Ancient Greece

Well, the discussion of Sparta was short and to the point, the discussion of Athens ... will not be short or to the point. But it will feature Poseidon taking things personally, so there's that! Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join on Reddit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientGreecePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3o4BazGqXBkb7l8R069PA⁠E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

Why yes, yes, THIS IS SPARTA. At least a very short look at it. We're not falling down a bottomless hole so to speak. Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join on Reddit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientGreecePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3o4BazGqXBkb7l8R069PA⁠E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

When a Phoenician prince plants dragon teeth and grows an army, the last thing you expect is an alphabet—but welcome to ancient Greece. Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join on Reddit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientGreecePodcast/⁠⁠⁠Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3o4BazGqXBkb7l8R069PAE-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

This time, we're going on an adventure! Though not to recapture a mountain or destroy some jewellery. We're founding colonies all over the Mediterranean, yay! Also: There may be some small mistakes in the audio. I recorded it, listened to it, and did not have the time to re-record, so I'm begging you to be tolerant. Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join on Reddit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientGreecePodcast/⁠⁠E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

This week, the Greeks are back in town. Literally, as they wake from their long, Dark Ages-slumber, they come up with a whole new set of ideas, materials to fight with (Spoiler alert: Iron!) and a new form of community. The Polis! And yes, this episode title is my favourite dad joke ever. Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join on Reddit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientGreecePodcast/⁠E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

We're back! After a "okay, let's get accustomed to this newborn thing"-hiatus in the podcast, I can proudly proclaim that whoever claimed to know how to handle a baby after five weeks is a liar. Anyways, this episode deals with, surprise, Babies in Ancient Greece! Plus, Motherhood, fatherhood, and the absolutely unsung heroes of giving birth through the ages: midwives! Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join on Reddit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientGreecePodcast/E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

This week: Empire Jenga on the finale of Season 1! We'll talk about some of the most important empires and cultures of the Mediterranean during the Bronze Age and then we'll crash them into a wall. Or maybe it wasn't as dark of an age as it sounded? Plus, an announcement that did not make it into the show: Baby Chronicles of Ancient Greece is here! Everyone involved is happy and healthy and at least one of us has quite the appetite! Spoiler Alert: It's the baby!

Well, this week, Odysseus finally gets home. First though, he has to escape the amorous clutches of a nymph, lose all his men because they could not resist angering the gods, and kill about 100 men who all try to marry his wife. No problem. Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historypodcaster/?igsh=MWJ1NDNyaTNjaWs2eA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

This week, the journey gets even more confusing, as Odysseus and his crew, instead of sailing straight back to Ithaca, start criss crossing the entire Mediterranean and apparently also the underworld. Odysseus' crew also show their animalistic side. Literally. Meanwhile, our hero stays with a witch for a year and fathers a child with her.Does he even want to get home? Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historypodcaster/?igsh=MWJ1NDNyaTNjaWs2eA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

This week, Odysseus is going to mess with a Cyclops. Spoiler Alert: That's a really really bad idea. Oh, and also: What's in the bag?!

In this episode, we'll take a loot at the climactic events of the Trojan War. The famous duel between Hector and Achilles, what Achilles does once Hector is defeated, how Achilles meets his own downfall when Paris exploits his, well, Achilles' heel, and what role a giant wooden horse plays in all of this. Plus: What evidence is there for the existence of the city of Troy and how has the Trojan War been depicted in movies and series?

We're back! This time we'll dive into the nitty gritty of the Trojan War. How the war itself could have been ended after it had barely begun, how the Amazons made even Achilles think twice, and how not to deal with disgruntled warriors. Especially the prideful ones. Also, we'll talk about the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus and how different times have put their spin on one of the most famous relationships in history. Follow on Bluesky:⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historypodcaster/?igsh=MWJ1NDNyaTNjaWs2eA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com

Welcome back to Chronicles of Ancient Greece!In this episode, we explore the origins of the Trojan War, from the golden apple that sparked a divine rivalry and the oath that bound Greece’s greatest warriors to a decade-long conflict to the beginning of hostilities.Meet the key figures, both mortal and divine, whose choices shaped one of the most enduring legends of the ancient world.Plus: Simpsons jokes and a stab at a scientific debate on Homer!Follow on Bluesky:⁠https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social⁠Follow us on Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/historypodcaster/?igsh=MWJ1NDNyaTNjaWs2eA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠E-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.comAlso, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast! It helps others find the show!

- Re-Uploaded with better quality - This week, we trade in Minoan frescoes for Mycenaean fortresses, diving into the gritty rise of the Mycenaean civilization—where kings ruled with bronze swords in one hand and bureaucratic tablets in the other. From Cyclopean walls that made invaders think twice, to Linear B scribes who documented everything from chariot wheels to goat debts, the Mycenaeans were as much about paperwork as they were about warfare. But even their impressive defenses couldn’t fend off the creeping collapse of a once-great society. Join us as we unravel how a civilization of warriors and administrators laid the groundwork for Greek legends, only to fall into the shadows of history.Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast!

- Re-Uploaded with better quality - In this episode of Chronicles of Ancient Greece, we journey to Crete, the heart of the Minoan civilization, one of the most vibrant and mysterious cultures of the Aegean Bronze Age. We explore their stunning palaces, vibrant frescoes, and advanced society while uncovering the myths that intertwine with history—most famously, the tale of the Minotaur and the labyrinth.From bustling towns and thriving trade routes to bull-leaping rituals and maritime dominance, the Minoans were masters of innovation and connectivity. But like all great civilizations, their reign came to an end. What caused their downfall? And what is their enduring legacy? Join us as we unravel the artistry, mythology, and enduring impact of one of the first advanced civilizations of Europe. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast!

- Re-Uploaded with better quality - Episode 2 dives deep into the Cycladic culture, looking at the Geography of islands like Santorini, Naxos, and Mykonos. We look at different areas of living in the Cycladic islands during the Early Bronze Age and we follow the myth of the Cycladic's most famous art: the marble figurines. Plus, we take a look at what a typical day looked like for the inhabitants of the Cyclades around 3000 BC and explore the downfall of Cycladic culture.

- Re-Uploaded with better quality - Welcome to Chronicles of Ancient Greece, the podcast that explores the histories, myths, and legacies of Ancient Greece! In our debut episode, we journey back to the prehistoric Aegean, exploring the geography, early farming innovations, domestication of animals, and the Neolithic Revolution that transformed human life. Discover how early societies laid the groundwork for the great civilizations of ancient Greece and why going into the basement in Ancient Catalhöyük was maybe not the best idea.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historypodcaster/?igsh=MWJ1NDNyaTNjaWs2eA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrE-Mail us: chroniclesofancientgreece@gmail.com