Those About to Die, Season 1 (2024), with Alexandra Sills
Ready your quardriga and place your bets as we race to the finish of Movies We Dig Season 4! We end the
Podcast: Book VI - Television
We dip into the ancient world as depicted in live action and animated television series. Are historical and mythological stories better serviced by this genre or does longer form narrative come with its own drawbacks?
Romulus, Season 1 (2020), with the Partial Historians
Rome wasn’t founded in a season of television, but you can watch it on Tubi. Joined by super-special guests and experts of
Blood of Zeus, Season 2 (2024); with Zoe E Thomas
Long awaited and much anticipated, we return for the second season of Netflix’s anime fantasy series Blood of Zeus. We dig into
Spartacus: War of the Damned (2013), with Ancient History Fangirl
We all knew Spartacus and his followers would meet a tragic end, but damn if they didn’t make it look sexy as
Spartacus: Vengeance (2012), with Christina Hotalen
What happens when a bunch of gladiators break out of a ludus? They loot villas, burn down an arena, and party with
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011), with Liv Albert
Present ears for listening and broach subject! Joined by our special guest doctore, author and host of Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!,
Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010), with Alexandra Sills
The ladies decided to have a good ol’ Girls’ Night! And what better series to discuss than the first season of Starz’s
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001), with Amy Pistone
Girls can be warlords too! To celebrate Women’s History Month we’re looking back at the 90’s cult classic series Xena: Warrior Princess.
Percy Jackson & The Olympians (2023), with Hannah Bazinaw
We wrap up our in-depth analysis on Disney+’s newest adaptation of Rick Riordan’s series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians! Joined by special
Thermae Romae Novae (2022), with Chiara Sulprizio
It’s time to get wet! Joined by special return guest, Chiara Sulprizio, professor at Vanderbilt University and creator of Animated Antiquity, we
Domina, Season 2 (2023)
We brush up on the latest season of the historical TV drama, Domina. Join us as our conversation wanders all over the
Percy Jackson & the Olympians (2023), ep. 3 Minisode
It’s the episode we’ve all been anticipating…and dreading. Can a third attempt at Medusa’s story in the Percy Jackson world prove successful
Domina, Season 1 (2021), with Christina Hotalen
We continue our survey of ancient Rome on the small screen with our review of the first season of the British-Italian historical
Percy Jackson & the Olympians (2023), eps. 1-2 minisode
To keep up with increasing demand and this timely release, we’re trying a new format: minisodes! This week, Christie and new special
I, Claudius (1976), part 2
We finish out our discussion of this classic BBC adaptation of Robert Graves’ novel. This half, we dig into the reigns of
I, Claudius (1976), part 1; with Liz Gloyn
We finally take on the elephant-in-the-room of Rome on television: I, Claudius (1976). Joined by super-special guest Liz Gloyn, we dig into
Rome (2005), part 3
We’re back to finish out our discussion on HBO’s historical drama, wrapping up with our thoughts on the much-containing Season 2 of
Rome (2005), part 2; with Alexandra Sills
We’re back to discuss the rise and fall of prestige television and Julius Caesar, now in one neat stab-able package. This episode
Rome (2005), part I
Gird your togas, it’s time for part one of our much-anticipated look back at HBO’s 2005 prestige drama series, Rome. A big
Season 4 Promo
We’re coming back! We debut our plans for upcoming episodes featuring Rome in Television (HBO’s Rome, I Claudius, Domina, Thermae Romae Novae)
The Sandman (2022), with Kira Jones
Joined by a very special guest and the Rock’s personal Latin teacher, Dr. Kira Jones (@FlavianSophist), we enter the dreaming of Netflix’s
Atlantis (2013), with Liv Albert
Or as we like to call it “It Should Have Been Set on Crete.” Join us with special guest from Let’s Talk
Blood of Zeus (2020) Part II, with Zoé Thomas
Gigantomachy II: Electric Boogaloo! Our longest episode to date, we really don’t lack for things to talk about. There’s a a lot
Blood of Zeus (2020) Part I, with Zoé Thomas
“Screw your winged horse, I want a Manticore!” We break down the first four episodes of Netflix’s original anime series with repeat
Troy: Fall of a City (2018), Part III, with Ava-Elana Tolley-Enstrom
“A man who thinks that he has been done wrong is a mad, mad man.” (the Iliad, abridged). Get these and other