S1E5 - Arachne the Weaver

S1E5 - Arachne the Weaver

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S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux

Oh Muses! We are once again dipping a toe in history and talking about ancient sport heroes! In this episode we encounter ground breaking athletes, pioneering villains, statue lore, the rage of fandom, and a sporting event which shall not be named. You can listen to Greeking Out ...  Show more

S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!

Oh Muses! We are looking back at what ancient people have left us. In this episode we encounter bad customer reviews, the names of ancient dogs, vibes-based history, daily life in the ancient world, and some fun stories that aren’t true. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks e ...  Show more

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