That's Ancient History

Podcast exploring antiquity from its history to its place in today's world. iTunes: Host: @jeansthoughts -

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WE ARE BACK!

That's Ancient History season 6 is officially live after the *cough* hiatus.

In episode 1 @JeansThoughts chats with Erica Stevenson of @MoAnInc all about making classics accessible in the modern world.

Available on most podcast platforms:
https://t.co/BR7O51Lm6t

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That's Ancient History season 6 episode 3 is here!

Join @JeansThoughts in conversation with Jennifer Saint about her wonderful new novel Hera - the Ancient Greek Goddess, Queen, & Mother of Monsters: https://t.co/WfO0ZZninQ

Thank you to @jennysaint, @headlinepg & @Wildfirebks!

[That's Ancient History @thatsancient]

That's Ancient History season 6 episode 3 is here!

Join @JeansThoughts in conversation with Jennifer Saint about her wonderful new novel Hera - the Ancient Greek Goddess, Queen, & Mother of Monsters: https://t.co/WfO0ZZninQ

Thank you to @jennysaint, @headlinepg & @Wildfirebks!

[Dr Jean Menzies @JeansThoughts]

Fun Fact!

I'll be talking about Queering the Greek Myths and my @404Ink Inkling All the Violet Tiaras at @YorkFestofIdeas on the 8th of June!

The event is entirely free to attend but you will need to book in advance: https://t.co/SlRrDISA3b

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Unfortunately there is no new podcast episode this week as I’m in the process of moving house BUT I’m super excited for May and June’s episodes so stay tuned!

In the meantime, are you all caught up?

Season Six So Far: https://t.co/2r2RI2EklE

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@MeaganClevelan8 Thank you for coming on!!! It was a pleasure ☺️

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🏺Season 6 Episode 2 is here!

It was a pleasure to talk to author & classicist @MeaganClevelan8 about her YA novel Riddles of the Sphinx - a retelling of the Oedipus Cycle from the perspective of the often overlooked Ismene (move over Antigone).

Listen: https://t.co/lMk1hFosKT

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Pssst, fancy a bargain?

My YA book Live Like a Goddess is currently 50% off in the @Waterstones Boxing Day sales!

It's full of fascinating mythological stories and helpful advice for the new year, if I do say so myself...

Check it out: https://t.co/aaCR2TGH4U

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I've got some news for you...

[Dr Jean Menzies @JeansThoughts]

If you didn't catch my latest video you might not have heard, but @thatsancient - my podcast on all things ancient - is returning in Spring 2024.

As always I'd love to hear from you if you have any suggestions for guests and/or topics!

Catch up here: https://t.co/d4fTtdvGxl

[Dr Jean Menzies @JeansThoughts]

I have BIG NEWS!

My book ‘All the Violet Tiaras: queering the Greek myths’ will be published in @404Ink’s next round of inklings!

You can preorder your copy, discover the whole upcoming series, & support 404 doing incredible things via Kickstarter NOW: https://t.co/1h9yv8USGX

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What an absolute joy to finally sit down with the incredible @JeansThoughts to discuss all things ancient history and greek mythology✨ Check out the full video on Youtube! https://t.co/oXo2LwF2Tz

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@adamarchaeology Not exactly the same but as an author in the UK a fee of between £100 and £200 is pretty standard.

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@EllieMRoberts Same!

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New video! 🏺

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding Ancient Greek history, whether thanks to Hollywood, misunderstandings, or straight up prejudice, here are 3 that will change the way you look at Ancient Greece: https://t.co/Jxl0x3jJpp

#ClassicsTwitter #AncientHistory

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So I have some very exciting news… I have contributed 2 volumes to @panmacmillan’s MCL range & they’re out May ‘23!

The books compiled by & ft. commentary from yours truly collect together retellings of the Greek myths from 18th-20th Century authors: https://t.co/PlGmXYsQlA

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New video and its my first mini essay!

That’s right, the time has come to ask the big questions… why rid Disney’s Hercules do away with the evil stepmother (especially when the material is RIGHT THERE - sorry Hera)?

Let’s discuss: https://t.co/nrWIvzYm2Q

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I'm so excited to share that my next children's book with @dkbooks is available to preorder!

Goddesses & Heroines comes out July '23 & contains stories of mythical women from around the world. It is also illustrated by the incredible @KatieHPonder!

Book: https://t.co/2DuIn0sm9a

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IT'S LIVE! 🐍

My first ever video essay is here and it's all about Medusa Then & Now.

Discover her many guises over the millennia in this video, and then tell me, was she a monster or was she misunderstood?

Watch the video here: https://t.co/TyzzrUfvTz

[Dr Jean Menzies @JeansThoughts]

The classical myths retelling database I keep on my website has no passed 150 entries!

If you're looking for some greek or roman myth retellings check it out: https://t.co/KvKrGyDXde

P.S. I'm always updating the database so let me know if I should add anything!