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A timely revisiting of this ICONIC conversation about the wondrous goddess Thetis with one of Liv's favourite myth experts! This episode originally aired in March 2025. Liv speaks with returning guest Dr Maciej Paprocki about the goddess Thetis, a goddess with seemingly immense b ...  Show more

The great goddess Thetis, the crimes of men, and the origins of the Trojan War. AVAILABLE NOW! The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patr ...  Show more

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of the Spartans. This ancient Greek warrior society not only shaped the history of Greece but also influenced our understanding of military discipline and strength. https://patreon.com/Hi ...  Show more

Ancient historian Andrew Bayliss discusses the Greek city-state of Sparta. The conversation ranges from the Spartans’ military prowess and the legendary battle of Thermopylae, to the structure of their society and the darker aspects of Spartan history. Historyextra.com/podcast Ho ...  Show more

What does it mean to be a Spartan? How much of this Spartan image is real and how much is based on projections and prejudices of others? Tom and Dominic delve into the Ancient Greek world and take us inside the minds and reality of this civilisation. They also analyse the film “ ...  Show more

In this episode, we discuss Spartan imperial policy at home and abroad in the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War from 404-396 BC, including the overreaching imperial ambitions of Lysandros and his political downfall; Sparta's retribution and influence operations in the Peloponnes ...  Show more