Ancient & Medieval History Podcasts

A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending (someday) with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.

A look at the life of Alexander the Great, from his birth in Macedonia and his conquests to the edge of the world and back.

From Neanderthals to Napoleon's sister, each week Footnoting History's team of young academics share their favorite stories from across history. New episodes every Saturday.

Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight.

On the 19th August, 14 CE, 767 years after the founding of Rome, nearly exactly 2001 years ago, the first Emperor of Rome, Augustus, finally died, at 75 years of age.

The Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast explores social and religious life in the Greco-Roman world, especially early Christianity.

A fun and informative podcast for people who love Vikings, medieval history, and literature. This podcast is hosted by two medievalists and covers the Sagas of the Icelanders one saga at a time.

Podcast that tells the story of how a new country and culture emerged from the chaos of the Dark Ages; and the story of the period that laid the foundations of modern England.

Explore the art and culture of the Ancient Mediterranean World in the Ancient Art Podcast with your host Lucas Livingston.

The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore.