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Five Greek Constellations and their Myths
This episode aims to give you an overview of five Ancient Greek constellations seen in the night sky, and what story the Ancient Greeks themselves attributed to them. I also dedicate this episode…
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A Brief Introduction to the Ancient Egyptian World
If you’ve heard of the Ancient Egyptians, it’s probably something about the gods, or the pyramids, or Cleopatra. But how often do we think about what it was like to live in the…
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Orpheus: The Man Behind the Myth
In this episode, we’re looking at the legendary figure of Orpheus and what his myths can tell us about the world. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed Orpheus was a real person. He…
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Looking for Atlantis, the Missing Continent
We’ve all heard of the tale of Atlantis. It’s that city the gods sunk because the inhabitants thought themselves better than the gods. There are many stories about a sunken city, from the…
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The Mycenaeans: The Guys Who *Were* the Greek Myths
In the grand scheme of things, you probably haven’t heard of the Mycenaeans. That’s okay, we all get that Ancient Greek democracy and theatre overshadows everything and all. The Mycenaeans were the people…
