After surviving exposure at birth, these unconventional academics realised they were destined to found the greatest Ancient Roman History podcast! 🏛📯⚔️ Our main series follows the history of Rome from the founding of the city. We also interview scholars and fantastic people about the ancient world. Dr Rad (she/her) specialises in Spartacus. Dr G (she/her) specialises in the Vestal Virgins. 📍 Dharug and Bidjigal Country. # Podcast # Ancient # Histodon # Historian # Rome # AncientHistory
After surviving exposure at birth, these unconventional academics realised they were destined to found the greatest Ancient Roman History podcast! 🏛📯⚔️ Our main series follows the history of Rome from the founding of the city. We also interview scholars and fantastic people about the ancient world. Dr Rad (she/her) specialises in Spartacus. Dr G (she/her) specialises in the Vestal Virgins. 📍 Dharug and Bidjigal Country. # Podcast # Ancient # Histodon # Historian # Rome # AncientHistory
✨Poseidon or Zeus✨
This stunning bronze sculpture is thought to be either Poseidon or Zeus. It dates to c. 460 BCE and was found near Cape Artemisium by fishermen in 1928. The figure is poised about to throw an object (now missing) but potentially a javelin. Today he’s our pick for #PhallusThursday!