Movin’ On Up, Ariadne & the Adventures of Her God of Wine, Dionysus (There Are Pirates!)

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BONUS RE-AIR Beloved of Aphrodite, the Lives & Legacies of Ancient Greek Sex Workers

This episode originally aired in March 2024. A little look into the lives of ancient Greek sex workers, particularly two Hetairai, Phryne and Rhodopis, whose accomplishments achieved them 2300+ years long legacies. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern R ...  Show more

BONUS RE-AIR Conversations: The Missing Women of Euripides, Fragments w/ Dr Melissa Funke

Liv speaks with Dr Melissa Funke about gender and the women in Euripides' fragmentary works. Find more from Melissa at the Peopling the Past project. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a vo ...  Show more

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