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Ancient History Fangirl

Ancient History Fangirl

By: Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy
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Summary
 An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it’s like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter.All rights reserved Social Sciences World
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  • The Siege of Armageddon

    The Siege of Armageddon
    Nov 12 2026
    ⁠⁠⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! Most of us are familiar with the concept of Armageddon: signifying the end times: a battle that takes place at the end of the world. In the Bible, that word, Armageddon, is a place. It specifically refers to the location of this world-ending battle. And the phrase itself, har Megiddo, is a Hebrew phrase that means something like “the crowded heights.” The thing is, Megiddo was a real town. And in 1457 BC, it was the location of a battle and a months-long siege—perhaps the oldest battle and siege ever recorded. It was the first battle, and the last. Today we delve into the realities and realpolitik of this siege—and what it would have taken to survive. Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Find Jenny's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Enemy of My Dreams⁠⁠⁠⁠, and preorder the sequel, Game of Thieves, ⁠⁠through an exclusive deal with Burning Pages⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • An Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Enemy of My Dreams Audiobook: Part 1

    An Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Enemy of My Dreams Audiobook: Part 1
    Nov 10 2026
    ⁠⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! Find Jenny's book, ⁠⁠⁠Enemy of My Dreams⁠⁠⁠, and preorder the sequel, Game of Thieves, ⁠through an exclusive deal with Burning Pages⁠! In celebration of the release of the epic sequel, Game of Thieves, on December 8, Jenny is bringing you an audiobook clip from her debut novel: Enemy of My Dreams. It’s a sweeping historical epic about a brutal Gothic Warlord (Alaric of the Visigoths) teaming up with a boozy Roman princess to take down an Empire. Here, we meet Julia and Alaric: Alaric at the moment when he decides to turn against Rome, when the injustices visited on him by the Roman people become too much to bear, and Julia in the aftermath of one of her famous parties, nipples gilded, viciously hung over, when she learns that her brother’s transition to power holds serious dangers for her. These two scenes set our hero and heroine on a trajectory of collision. It’s a great way to reintroduce you to the book, to Julia and Alaric, and to let you know that the sequel, Game of Thieves, is coming out December 8! So be sure to preorder today, in audiobook, ebook, or paperback! Performance credit: Lisa Flanagan Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • End of Season 15 Announcement

    End of Season 15 Announcement
    Oct 29 2026
    ⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! ⁠⁠ It is the End of Season 15--and we have to say, this was a challenging season for us. We were stepping outside our usual work by focusing on both the ancient and the modern world, but we really felt that the stretch was worth it. We are leaving this season with a healthy amount of trepidation--and even more determination than ever to vote while we still have the right to. Join us as we discuss what we just did, what's in store for next season, and what's going on with our books and creative projects. Find Jenny's book, ⁠⁠Enemy of My Dreams⁠⁠, and preorder the sequel, Game of Thieves, through an exclusive deal with Burning Pages! Get Genn's most recent book, the ⁠⁠Official Lore Olympus Cookbook⁠⁠, here! Find our book Women of Myth ⁠here⁠! And check out Genn and Jenny's individual author Patreons! Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
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I am so glad this podcast was suggested to me. With everything going on in the world its so nice to just sit back and enjoy some ancient history told by these hilarious ladies.

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Out of the history podcasts I'm listening to lately, "Ancient History Fangirl" is the one I come back to when I need more than background noise. I like to go waayyy back to the beginning of podcasts to truly get to know the hosts' personalities and see their process from the start. "Ancient History Fangirl" is genuine from the start and I haven't skipped a single episode so far, whereas usually there are a few that aren't my jam. So far so good, and I keep coming back for more. 💓 Great job, ladies, and I love your work!

Fascinating Ancient History with Girl's-Girl Flair & Personality & Refreshing Topics 🩷

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