Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
A podcast that explores Greek mythology and ancient Mediterranean history with a casual, contemporary, and often sarcastic tone. Host Liv Albert retells the most entertaining and enraging stories from classical myths, covering gods, heroes, and monsters. The show releases scripted episodes on Tuesdays and conversations with authors or readings on Fridays. With over 700 episodes, it aims to show how these ancient tales remain relevant today.
Episodes
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Books 16 and 17
Liv reads Books 16 and 17 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. Time for the Father-Son reunion Nobody asked for... Telemachus is back in Ithaca and it's time for him and dad to make a (deadly) plan. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/q
ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: The Most Infamous Woman of Greek Myth, A History of Helen
This two part series on Helen originally aired in December 2021. Helen is simultaneously the most well known mortal of myth and a complete and utter enigma. What do we actually know about her, and the choices she did and did not make that lead to the Trojan War? Helen of Sparta, later of Troy, is so many things... it all depends on where you're looking. In this episode we examine the Helen of Home
ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: Women Are Human Too (Women's 'Health & Medicine')
This (EPIC) episode is a melding of episodes covering the history of women's health and medicine, featuring coversations with Dr Helen King and Dr Christie Vogler. First, Liv speaks with Professor Helen King about her new book Immaculate Forms, and the history of the female body. From the ancient world (women were wet and spongy) to the more modern (Man Discovers Clitoris). Plus, Artemis and perio
SPOILER SPECIAL: Liv's Unorganized Thoughts on Nolan's Odyssey (Mostly the Women)
SPOILERS (-ish, nothing crazy) for NOLAN'S ODYSSEY! These are Liv's unorganized thoughts/rants on the movie and, primarily, the treatment of the female characters. Listen or don't, this isn't a formal episode... It started out as the introduction to Friday's conversation and turned into this instead. AVAILABLE NOW! The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via emai
Conversations: The West Wasn't Built in A Day, the History of Roman Enslavement w/ Dr Emma Southon
Dr Emma Southon speaks with Liv about enslavement in the Roman world, and how those enslaved people built it. Find Emma's books and learn more here. AVAILABLE NOW! The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form
Justice for Helen... Revisiting Euripides' Helen (Parts 1-4)
Having seen Christopher Nolan's Odyssey we are so disturbed by his violation of Lupita Nyong'o's Helen that we must revisit another ancient Helen... one who gets her due. This episode originally aired as a four part series in July 2022. What if Helen of Sparta was never taken by Paris, never brought to Troy at all? Euripides' Helen explores a "ghost theory" of Helen, an eidolon theory. AVAILABLE N
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 15
Liv reads Book 15 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. It's time for Telemachus to return home (always with a goddess' help!). This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing t
SPECIAL! Ancient History 101: Gladiator Myths Busted!
This is an episode of the Memory Collective podcast ANCIENT HISTORY 101 by Alexandra Sills! Find loads more episodes on endless topics in ancient history wherever you're listening to this (and more info here)... AVAILABLE NOW! The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle
RE-AIR: Conversations: Putting the Trans in Transformation, Iphis and Caeneus w/ Dr Joe Watson
This episode originally aired in June 2023. Liv speaks with Dr Joe Watson about the trans characters of Ovid's Metamorphoses, Iphis and Caeneus, along with some necessary asides into Atalanta, Arachne, and Medusa. : WHO WANTS TO WATCH THE ODYSSEY WITH ME?! I'm teaming up with the new Odyssey movie to give away tickets to advance screenings on July 13 in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Sign up HE
Let's Learn to Love Anachronisms! Medusa, Odysseus, and More of Your Questions
Liv answers some GREAT listener questions about language, anachronisms, and more... But most importantly: WHO WANTS TO WATCH THE ODYSSEY WITH ME?! I'm teaming up with the new Odyssey movie to give away tickets to advance screenings on July 13 in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Sign up HERE before July 8 (details below). This is the Medusa play referenced.AVAILABLE NOW! The Odyssey: a Modern Rete
RE-AIR: Euripides, Odysseus, and the Only Surviving Satyr Play (Cyclops Part 2)
In celebration of all things Odyssey and Odysseus, we're re-airing the two part series on the ONLY surviving Satyr play... Euripides' Cyclops, a dick-filled farce version of Odysseus' encounter with Polyphemus... Liv looks at some of the more phallic origins of theatre (hint, it's very phallic) and retells the only surviving Satyr play, Euripides' Cyclops. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to L
RE-AIR: Conversations: A Man of Many Turns, Odysseus & the Odyssey w/ Joel Christensen
Happy Odyssey: a Modern Retelling Book Birthday!! This episode originally aired in May 2024 and features fan favourite Homerist, Joel Christensen. Like Liv, Joel has a new book about the Odyssey coming next month, Why Odysseus?. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 14
Liv reads Book 14 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. Odysseus is home in Ithaca, time for more lies! This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at
RE-AIR: It Began With an STI, Origins of Athenian Theatre & Euripides’ Satyr Play, Cyclops
In celebration of all things Odyssey and Odysseus, we're re-airing the two part series on the ONLY surviving Satyr play... Euripides' Cyclops, a dick-filled farce version of Odysseus' encounter with Polyphemus... Part 2 re-airing soon! Liv looks at some of the more phallic origins of theatre (hint, it's very phallic) and retells the only surviving Satyr play, Euripides' Cyclops. Help keep LTAMB go
SPECIAL! Selections from the Odyssey: a Modern Retelling AUDIOBOOK!
It's time!! Here are selections from the AUDIOBOOK of the Odyssey: a Modern Retelling, written and read by ME, Liv Albert... It's like the podcast, but slower, more beautifully produced, and with more appropriate language... Available wherever you get your audiobooks. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Books 12 & 13
Liv reads Book 12 and 13 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. A daring escape from Scylla and Charybdis (twice!) and so much more... He's finally reaching Ithaca. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes a
Odysseus Beyond the Odyssey, the Ancient Art of Ret-Conning and Unbelievable Things
Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. LONDON! Come to my event at Waterstones on Thursday, June 11!! Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form if you'd like to be on the show as a conversation guest!CW
UPDATE: Technology Failed Me
This is an update where Liv explains how technology failed her, and you all, and why the next Odyssey reading will be slightly delayed. UGH!!!! Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter
Zeus, Io, and the Art of Founding Entire Civilizations Based on Women’s Trauma
In the Odyssey, Hermes is called the "Slayer of Argus"... but why? AND more importantly: Who is Io and why is her story both foundational and horrifying (with fun elements, I swear!).CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death,
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 11
No Odyssey is complete without a journey to the realm of the dead... Liv reads Book 11 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to t
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 10
Winds, giants, and witches, oh my!... Liv reads Book 10 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.co
Conversations: Giving a Voice to a Lost Daughter of Sparta with Felicia Day
Liv and Michaela sit down to speak with Felicia Day all about her new graphic novel, The Lost Daughter of Sparta! We had lots of fun talking fragments, women now and then, society, and what it looks like giving a voice to a figure that there isn't much known about. Find Felicia's newest books anywhere one could purchase books and the audio book anywhere you find audio books!Pre-order Liv's Odyssey
An Interbellum Period That is Just as Confusing as You’d Expect (Hellenistic Period and the Wars of the Diadochi)
Today we are looking through the year 318/17 BCE, the interbellum year between the first and second Wars of the Diadochi. New alliances are made, people die, many a siege happen. Keep an ear out for the Crow snores, it's rare that he snores but he graced you all today.Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Books 8 and 9
Odysseus' story finally begins... Liv reads Books 8 and 9 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.
Just a Teenage Girl Bullying a Couple of Grown A** Men (Hellenistic Period and the Wars of the Diadochi)
Today we are finishing up the First War of the Diadochi and getting on with Hellenistic business. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form if you'd like to be on
A Very Odyssean Conversation, A Modern Retelling; You Are Odysseus; and The Other One
Join Liv and Laura Jenkinson Brown of Greek Myth Comix and You Are Odysseus to chat about each of their experiences retelling the Odyssey in distinct ways... aka all things Odysseus. And, yes, we talk about *that* trailer.Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Learn more about Laura's You Are Odysseus. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voi
RE-AIR: Fragments of an Ethiopian King, Memnon & the African Continent in Greek Myth
The ancient Greeks knew incredible warriors when they saw them. The African continent featured often in Greek myth, Egypt as well as regions typically referred to as Libya and Ethiopia, these are the Greek myths featuring those people and places. Listen to Legendary Africa on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Legendary Africa host Theshira's suggestions for more on African mythologies and lore: Giraffe's
Conversations: Blood-Sweat Horses and Empire, Ancient Greece and China w/ Lee Moore
This week Liv and Michaela sit down to talk with Lee Moore of the Chinese Literature Podcast all about the time Ancient China may have met Ancient Greece. The conversations slowly descends into madness and talking about empire generally, as China is very outside of our wheelhouse of history. Lee has also recently published a book, China's Backstory: The History Beijing Doesn't Want You to Read, so
RE-AIR: Why Did Clytemnestra Kill Cassandra, Another Q&A
This episode originally aired in February 2025; the question about Clytemnestra and Cassandra is so relevant to the latest series on Aeschylus' Agamemnon, so if you're curious, here's the original question and ancswer... The seminar referenced is In the Ruins of History: A CAWS/#EOTalks Roundtable in Solidarity with Palestine. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelli
The King is Broken, Battered, and Bloody… Long Live the Queen! (Aeschylus’ Agamemnon Part 4)
The king is dead and the queen killed him; Clytemnestra is ready to bask in the glory of her accomplishments... and introduce the man who helped her, just a little. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Books 6 & 7
Liv reads Books and 7 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Gre
Kassandra, the Prophetess on the Killing Floor… (Aeschylus’ Agamemnon Part 3)
Clytemnestra's fury gives way to Kassandra's prophesies, Agamemnon might as well not even speak... Just how we like it. Things are about to get bloody in the broken kingdom of Mycenae. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle
Conversations: Will Theseus Get What’s Coming to Him? Minos with Kacper Szymczak
This time Michaela comes on the show for her first solo conversation episode with Kacper Szymczak the Creative Director of Artificer Games. We had lots of fun chatting ancient sources, inspiration, what is canon when it comes to myth, and what makes a game fun to play! Find Minos on steam here and get to building some labyrinths or mazes or whatever they're called! Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptati
Roll Out the Red Carpet, King Agamemnon’s Home (Aeschylus’ Agamemnon Part 2)
Agamemnon is home, Clytemnestra is... plotting. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form if you'd like to be on the show as a conversation guest!CW/TW: far too ma
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 5
Liv reads Book 5 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek my
Introducing... You Are Odysseus by L Jenkinson Brown
Introducing YOU ARE ODYSSEUS... A audiobook/podcast version of the new book by L Jenkinson Brown where You Are Odysseus, making the same decisions, or maybe better... smarter... less deadly... less deadly decisions? Listen where you're listening to this, or here. Find our more about the book!Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the nex
RE-AIR: Euripides Has No Business Making Us Feel for Agamemnon! (Iphigenia at Aulis, Part 1)
NOTE! This episode originally aired in 2021. A new episode of the Agamemnon series will come out next week, this week life got in the way... So please enjoy part 1 of Euripides' take on Iphigenia's sacrifice... The Greeks weren't able to sail for Troy but for the sacrifice of Agamemnon's eldest daughter, Iphigenia. Even for Agamemnon, this one's particularly dark and Euripides's tragedy retelling
Conversations: It's All Greek to Me! Ancient History 101 w/ Alexandra Sills
Liv chats with Alexandra Sills about her new podcast with the Memory Collective, Ancient History 101. Subscribe to Ancient History 101 wherever you get your podcasts or learn more. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edi
Woman, You Speak Like a Sensible Man! Aeschylus' Agamemnon (Part 1)
It's time, nerds. We're diving into tragedy of tragedies, Aeschylus' Agamemnon... Perhaps more appropriately called, The Clytemnestra Show. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our
Conversations: Why is Being 'Complicated' a Bad Thing? Translating Homer w/ Emily Wilson
Liv and Michaela speak with THE Emily Wilson about her new book, Crossing Wine Dark Seas, and the wide, wondrous world of translating Homer today. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Ent
All Day Every Day, Therapist, Mother, Maid; a History of Women’s Labour
A (brief) history of women's labour, from myth to etymology to the modern mess. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form if you'd like to be on the show as a conv
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 4
Liv reads Book 4 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek my
Ancient History 101 by Alexandra Sills, a Memory Collective Podcast
This is an episode of the brand new ancient history podcast, Ancient History 101, by Alexandra Sills! Featuring Owen Rees who introduces the ancient Greek historian, Xenophon. Subscribe to Ancient History 101 wherever you get your podcasts or learn more. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. G
Conversations: Get In the Dragon Wagon, We’re Going Shopping, Women in Euripides w/ Dr. Alecto Hardwick
This week Liv speaks with Dr. Alecto Hardwick about women in Euripides! Okay well it started with all about Medea and then it quickly falls into Euripides' women because of course, we simply cannot help it. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by sub
BONUS RE-AIR Beloved of Aphrodite, the Lives & Legacies of Ancient Greek Sex Workers
This episode originally aired in March 2024. A little look into the lives of ancient Greek sex workers, particularly two Hetairai, Phryne and Rhodopis, whose accomplishments achieved them 2300+ years long legacies. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more
BONUS RE-AIR Conversations: The Missing Women of Euripides, Fragments w/ Dr Melissa Funke
Liv speaks with Dr Melissa Funke about gender and the women in Euripides' fragmentary works. Find more from Melissa at the Peopling the Past project. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby.
The Man, the Myth, the Monstrous Legend... Retelling the Odyssey for a Modern Odyssey
IT'S FINALLY TIME! Liv talks about writing her Odyssey retelling, reads from it, and answers a listener question about translation and retelling. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Ente
BONUS RE-AIR: High Priestess of Ur, the World’s First Author, Enheduanna
This episode originally aired in March 2024. The first recorded author in all of human history was a woman, a high priestess, her name was Enheduanna. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby.
BONUS RE-AIR Conversations: Othering Women in the Origins of Western Medicine w/ Dr Christie Vogler (Parts 1 and 2
TW! Horrors of Women's/Female Health. Liv speaks with Dr Christie Vogler about the long and storied and utterly infuriating ancient history of women's medicine in the West. Check out Christie's podcast, Movies We Dig, now part of the Memory Collective podcast network! Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a
Conversations: The Real Gauls of Classical Times with Dr. Antone Minard
This week Liv and Michaela speak with Dr. Antone Minard about the Gauls and the Gaulish language. Lots of fun linguistic facts to be found inside this one, including the etymology of broccoli. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form if
RE-AIR: Not With a Bang, but a Whimper, the Collapse of the Bronze Age Mediterranean
This episode originally aired in April 2024 during our series on the Bronze Age Collapse. A brief look at the causes behind the societal collapse of the Bronze Age Mediterranean. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would b
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 3
Liv reads Book 3 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek my
Men Fear What They Cannot Command or Control, the Husband-Slaying Lemnian Women
Just a casual, not at all timely, look at the myth of women taking revenge on their abusers and oppressors. For funsies. Check out the next group trip through Thalassa Journeys. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form if you'd like to b
Conversations: Even Women Had Names, Athenian Women (Without Husbands) w/ Katherine Backler
Liv speaks with expert Katherine Backler about all the lives and lore of the very REAL women of ancient Athens, from the the beautifully mundane to the righteously remembered. Katherine is the author of a new book on the lives of Athenian women, Athena's Sisters. This is the (incredible!) pot mentioned that features all things women weaving. Check out the next group trip through Thalassa Journeys.
Hey Guys, There’s Mice in this One!! (Herodotus The Histories Book 2, Part 4)
We are finally at the end of book 2 of Herodotus' Histories!! Yaayy!! Go us, it took us a bit, but it was such a fun little journey full of insanity and hippos that are definitly not hippos and perhaps just a horse chillin in the lake but no I need to let this go. It's too much. Thank you all for joining me on another adventure into the world of Herodotus! Can't wait to share more with you when I
Conversations: Weave, Baby, Weave, Women’s Work in Ancient Sumeria with Alex Wells
Liv and Michaela sit down with past episode guest Alex Wells, host of The Drumbeat Forever After podcast, all about women and their work in ancient Sumeria and Mesopotamia. We love talking with guests that know more about other regions of the Mediterranean (and possibly other parts of the world?) and are so pleased to get these perspectives so we can get a fuller understanding of the ancient world
RE-AIR: Conversations: But How Many Bears Is It? Sharks, Whales, and Sea Monsters in Greek Mythology w/ Ryan Denson
Hermes here! Sorry for the re-air but unfortunately life got in the way. Today we will go back in time to 2022 with this episode with Dr. Ryan Denson all about sea monsters. Hope you enjoy, and I will be back with the end of book 2 of Herodotus next week.Liv speaks with Ryan Denson who studies ancient SEA MONSTERS... Ketos and beyond, sharks, whales, and everything in between. It's possible Liv fe
Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey, Books 1 & 2 (This time, a Modern Translation!)
Liv reads Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek myths involv
From Mummification to the Building of the Pyramids (Herodotus The Histories Book 2, Part 3)
We continue on in our Egyptian adventures with Book 2 of Herodotus' Histories! We finish up looking at the customs of the Egyptians, and start with the history of the region as understood by Herodotus. There's lots of fun little stories and things that make absolutely no sense, but at least this time there's no hippo nonsense.Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get
Conversations: No Culture is a Vacuum, the Winding World of Ancient Jewish Travel Narratives w/ Dr Gillian Glass
Liv speaks with Dr Gillian Glass about the history of ancient Jewish travel narratives and the beautiful multiplicity of the ancient world. Learn more about Gillian's work here, and the ANINAN project here. Note: the project is actually called An Intersectional Analysis of Ancient Jewish Travel Narratives rather than interdisciplinary as stated in the episode! Submit your question for th
Oy With the Cows Already (Herodotus The Histories Book 2, Part 2)
Herodotus continues on his narrative about Egypt talking now about the Egyptian people, priesthoods, oracles, and then animals. It's certainly a fascinating narrative, with lots of interesting information that is...completely believable? You never know, but hey it's entertaining and fun to read so let's get into it.Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free ep
RE-AIR: Conversations: There’s Much to Do, and Many Unknowns On the Horizon… Herodotus in Egypt w/ Dr Kate Minniti
This episode originally aired in May 2022. Herodotus was an incredibly influential ancient figure... And he also wrote a lot of bizarre stuff. Liv is joined by Kate Minniti who shares all the weird and wonderful things Herodotus "saw" and "learned" in Egypt. Plus, AC Odyssey talk, obviously. Follow Kate on Twitter and catch her streaming lots of Archaeo-gaming content on the Save Ancient Studies A
On the Nature of the Nile River (Herodotus The Histories Bk 2, Part 1)
We are back to Herodotus folks, and here we enter the wonderful work of Egypt as understood by him. How's he gonna do? Who knows, we shall find out. Enjoy me struggling to be a person while recovering from an ailment, attempting to drink tea, and understand what this man is going on about concerning the Nile River.Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free epi
Conversations: Celebrating Imperial Violence, Roman Triumphs and Triumphal Arches w/ the Partial Historians
Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many o
RE-AIR: Conversations: A Long and Storied History of Sparta, Modern Misuse & Misconception w/ Stephen Hodkinson
This episode originally aired as part of the Spartan Mirage series, in January 2023. It's time we listen and learn (again). Liv speaks with Stephen Hodkinson, expert in all things Sparta. They discuss Sparta throughout history including its use in politics from the founding of the USA to Nazi Germany to modern day misuses of Spartan culture and history. Read more about Sparta and the Capitol insur
Conversations: The Only Ones Who Benefit from War Are the Bad Guys w/ Joshua Cannon
Liv speaks with classicist, author, and veteran, Joshua Cannon about the Iliad, warfare in the ancient Mediterranean, and how War is Bad, Actually. This episode was recorded in October 2025. Learn more about Joshua and his book Fatal Second Helen here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Editio
Conversations: White Ain't Right, How White Supremacy Uses Classics to Defend Bigotry with Curtis Dozier
Liv speaks with classicist Curtis Dozier about the troubling (and tragically unsurprising) connections between the world's worst people (white supremacists) and ancient Greece and Rome. Learn more about the White Pedestal book and the Classical Controversies book mentioned. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribin
Helen, the King Maker; Lucifer the Morningstar; Enyo, the Bloody... A New Years Q&A
Liv answers all your burning questions (and some notably less urgent as well!). Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes
RE-AIR: Slow But Steady Wins the Race, Ancient Aesop & His Fables
This episode originally aired in January 2023. Not at all a children's author... We're talking ancient Aesop and his oh so famous fables.Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involve
RE-AIR: Conversations: How Women Became Poets, Gender History in Greek Literature w/ Emily Hauser
This episode originally aired in November 2024. Liv speaks with author Emily Hauser about her book How Women Became Poets. They look at women in Greek myth, literature, etymology, and, very specifically, the long and arduous history of women 'poets' in Greek literature. Plus, a sneak peak at Emily's next work: Mythica/Penelope's Bones. Find more from Emily here. Submit your question for the next Q
Battle of the Bad B*tches: Helen and Clytemnestra
Liv and Michaela come together for the third (?) annual Battle of the Bas--no wait that's actually the Battle of the Bad B*tches. Helen and Clytemnestra come together and we chat about everything that those two wonderful women were up to in the ancient sources. It's beautiful, it's amazing, and we support all their wonderful ways.Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note.
Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Final)
Liv reads the final book of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. The brothers of Thebes, Eteocles and Polynices, are dead. Their wives and sisters want to bury them, but (unfortunately!) they need the king of Athens, Theseus, to make it happen. Submit to the Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/m
Now for Cleopatra Senior!: Revisiting The Very Real Cleopatra VII with The Partial Historians
On Friday we looked at Cleopatra Selene (aka Cleopatra Jr, Cleopatra VIII), so it's only fitting to revisit an old (and very fun!) episode with the amazing Partial Historians about Cleopatra Selene's far more famous mother, Cleopatra VII (aka THAT Cleopatra... Find more from the Partial Historians here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and s
Conversations: Cleopatra Selene... A Queen her Mother Would Be Proud Of w/ Dr Jane Draycott
Liv speaks with Jane Draycott again this week about her book Cleopatra's Daughter: Egyptian Princess, Roman Prisoner, African Queen. Jane Draycott is an amazing scholar who has done phenomenal work on Roman women who often are left without a voice or are given a much lesser reputation than they deserve. Cleopatra Selene is a delightful character to give to the world, and to share her life with the
The Worst Friendship Breakup of All Time (The Wars of the Diadochi and the Hellenistic Period)
We are back with the Wars of the Diadochi and finally Ptolemy gets his proper introduction. Join me today to see what goes on after the Lamian War, see who takes what sides, and who does or does not die.Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Gree
Conversations: The Empire is Back. . .and This Episode is the Seleucids w/ Dr. Talia Prussin
Liv and Michaela speak with Dr. Talia Prussin about the Seleucid empire and the Hellenistic Period generally. Much shenanigans went down, and many discussions on which little guy is everyone's favourite.Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Gree
That One Time When Alex Said Hey Guys, Figure It Out (The Wars of the Diadochi and the Hellenistic Period)
Some more fun history time for you all! This time we are diving into the Wars of the Diadochi, well more like Alex dying and all the Greek rebellions and the Lamian War in this episode. Starting off a new subsection of episodes based on the Hellenistic series, because we all need some more Hellenistic lore in our lives! Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-fr
Conversations: Life At the Far Edges of a Crumbling Empire... w/ Owen Rees
Liv speaks with returning guest Owen Rees about his new book looking at the fringes of ancient empire... From Egypt to Greece to Rome and China. Learn more about Owen's book, Bad Ancient, and Substack. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek
Hermes Here, Admitting All My Sins: the Remix
Michaela here giving you a remix of past episodes, looking at three different times that we have explored Hermes here on the show. From the Homeric Hymn, to Emily Hauser's How Women Became Poets, to Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound we are examining the ways that Hermes appears within antiquity. He is an interesting character for sure, and has a lot of different paths you could take to understand him. I
Conversations: Deconstructing 'Classicism' and So-Called Western Civilization, w/ Dr Dan-el Padilla Peralta
Liv and Michaela speak with Dan-el Padilla Peralta about his new book Classicism and Other Phobias, breaking down the 'Founders of Western Civilization' myth, the field of 'Classics', and the racialized mess its often made. Find more about the book, and the article Racing the Classics. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, b
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