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Ancient History Hound

Ancient History Hound

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I'm all about ancient history so why not join me as I explore Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. I cover a range of topics which are suitable for all levels of understanding. Have a scroll through and start listening. Find me on Instagram, TikTok, X and Bluesky as @ancientblogger. There's also the @ancientblogger YouTube channel and the Ancient History Hound subreddit. Come say hi! Ciencias Sociales Mundial
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  • Sparta in the Spotlight. Part II
    Mar 27 2026

    In this episode I look at how the Spartan soldier fared in battle. What advantages had they been given through the agoge and syssitia? What was hoplite battle like and how good were the Spartans? I also look at a couple of Plutarch's sayings about the Spartans in the context of war and weigh up whether they were just a later invention or if there was something more to them.

    Find me on X, Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok as ancientblogger (see links below). There's my AncientBlogger YouTube channel and the Ancient History Hound subreddit. Come say hello (you can even go full old school and email me on ancientblogger@hotmail.com).

    https://linktr.ee/ancientblogger

    Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

    Reading list and sources used

    Bardunias, P. Storm of spears & press of shields

    Bardunias, P & Eugene Ray Jnr, F. Hoplites at War

    Cartledge, P. The Spartans

    Cole, M. The Bronze Lie

    Echeverrrai, F. Hoplite and Phalanx in archaic and Classical Greece a reassessment

    Taktike Techne – the neglected element in classical 'hoplite battles'

    Rusch, SM. Sparta at War

    Special shoutout to the excellent BadAncient website,the In Our Time Sparta episode and the Sparta episodes on The Ancients podcast.

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    30 m
  • Sparta in the Spotlight. Part I
    Feb 24 2026

    Sparta, what do we know about it exactly and what's been exaggerated, or just made up? In the first of three episodes I look at the education system (agoge), communal mess (syssitia) and get into the Krypteia (not literally though). What do the sources say about these and how do they differ from ways they are sometimes depicted?

    In addition to all of this I have a quick overview of the sources which have their part to play and get into a few anecdotes.

    Find me on X, Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok as ancientblogger (see links below). There's my AncientBlogger YouTube channel and the Ancient History Hound subreddit. Come say hello (you can even go full old school and email me on ancientblogger@hotmail.com).

    https://linktr.ee/ancientblogger

    Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

    Reading list and sources used

    Berry, PE & Knotterus JD. Spartan Society: Structural ritualization in an ancient social system

    Cartledge, P. The Spartans

    Davidson, J. The Greeks and Greek Love

    Figueira, T. Mess contributions and subsistence at Sparta

    Kennell, NM. Gymnasium of Virtue: education & culture in ancient Sparta

    Luraghi & Alcock. Helots and their masters in Laconia and Messenia

    Matyszak, P. Sparta, rise of a warrior nation

    Miller, S.G. Ancient Greek Athletics.

    Special shoutout to the excellent BadAncient website,the In Our Time Sparta episode and the Life in Sparta and the truth about Sparta episode on The Ancients podcast.

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    36 m
  • 2026 update
    Jan 25 2026

    Time for a quick update about what to expect in 2026 and when the next episode will drop.

    Let me know what you think, I'm @ancientblogger on Instagram, X, Bluesky and TikTok. There's also the Ancient History Hound subreddit and AncientBlogger YouTube channel. Or just good old email ancientblogger@hotmail.com

    Thanks for listening and here's to a 2026 with more ancient history content.

    Cheers,

    Neil (and Bodhi).

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    3 m
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I like his calming voice, and his “Roman” look. He is very knowledgeable, but he is great at simplifying complex facts.

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