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Latest Episodes

Sarah Derbew’s new book Untangling Blackness in Greek Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2022) asks how should articulations of blackness from the fifth century BCE to the twenty-first century be properly read and interpreted? This important and timely book is... more

In September 2025 the Dutch government announced that it would return to Indonesia the fossilized remains of the famous ‘Java Man’, the first known example of an early species of human, homo erectus. The remains had been uncovered by a Dutch archaeol... more

The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere (U Nebraska Press, 2021) is a reclaimed history of the deep past of Indigenous people in North and South America during the Paleolithic. Paulette F. C. Steeves mines evidence from archaeology sites... more

Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgot... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Higham
Emeritus Professor of Archaeology at the University of Otago in New Zealand, a pioneering figure in Southeast Asian archaeology
University of Otago
Episode: Charles Higham, "Early Southeast Asia: From First Humans to First Civilizations" (NUS Press, 2024)
Sarah Derbew
A teacher, writer, and advocate of ancient African studies, assistant professor of Classics at Stanford University.
Stanford University
Episode: Sarah F. Derbew, "Untangling Blackness in Greek Antiquity" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
Dr. Paulette Steeves
Associate professor of sociology at Algoma University, Metis and Cree, and author of "The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere".
Algoma University
Episode: Paulette F. C. Steeves, "The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere" (U Nebraska Press, 2021)
Dr. Nayanjot Lahiri
Professor of History at Ashoka University
Ashoka University
Episode: Nayanjot Lahiri, "Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand" (SUNY Press, 2023)
James Lacey
Author of 'Rome: Strategy of Empire', former infantry officer and current Hornet Chair of War Studies at the Marine Corps War College
Marine Corps War College
Episode: James Lacey, "Rome: Strategy of Empire" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Sarah Ruden
Author of The New Biography of Vergil for Yale University Press
Yale University Press
Episode: Sarah Ruden, "Vergil: The Poet's Life" (Yale UP, 2023)
Maia Kotrosits
Scholar of early Christianity and researcher with the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard
Harvard University
Episode: Maia Kotrosits, "After Transformation: Rewriting Time, Christian Late Antiquity, and the Present" (Duke UP, 2025)
Angelos Chaniotis
Professor of Ancient History and Classics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton
Institute for Advanced Study
Episode: Angelos Chaniotis, "Age of Conquests: The Greek World from Alexander to Hadrian" (Harvard UP, 2018)
David Stasavage
Author and professor at NYU, expert on political institutions
New York University
Episode: David Stasavage, "The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today" (Princeton UP, 2020)

Hosts

Benjamin Phillips
Host of The New Books Network
Mike Motia
Host of New Books in Late Antiquity

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Dreadful

    Dreadful - heaps and heaps of adverts. No thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
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    KVP123
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Outstanding!

    The authors are compelling advocates for their titles and their knowledge encompasses for more than the titles suggest. So many of these interviews are diamonds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aethelstan972
    United Statesa year ago
  • Stunningly informative

    What an extraordinary range of subjects! If you love ancient history this podcast is a must. It covers areas and subjects that I had no idea existed and gives instant access and insight to the most specialised learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hokeykokey
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Program

    Enjoy listening to the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DocSlipperySedate
    United States3 years ago
  • Nice mix

    Wow.. For someone who will never have the time to find and read all of these fascinating books, I find learning about them has been a real treasured find. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Comicsans12pt
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging scholarly discussions that cover a wide range of ancient history topics.
Listeners appreciate the academic rigor combined with accessible conversational styles, making topics interesting and relatable.
Episodes provide in-depth analysis from leading experts, often uncovering lesser-known aspects of history.

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James Lacey, "Rome: Strategy of Empire" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Q: What lessons can we draw from Roman experience that inform our understanding of strategy today?
The Roman experience shows the importance of having a coherent strategy accepted by the population, maintaining a strong economic center, and addressing threats effectively.
James Lacey, "Rome: Strategy of Empire" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Q: How does finance influence Roman strategy?
Economic stability was paramount; as long as Rome protected its economic core, it could maintain its strategy and power.
James Lacey, "Rome: Strategy of Empire" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Q: What led you to write a book on Roman strategic studies?
I realized that there was a misconception about Rome's capabilities in strategic thinking and felt the need to address these criticisms through my book.
Charles Higham, "Early Southeast Asia: From First Humans to First Civilizations" (NUS Press, 2024)
Q: So bronze casting technology makes it to Southeast Asia. What are the key features of the Bronze Age?
In Southeast Asia, the Bronze Age saw the introduction of metal for both functional tools and as a marker of social status, leading to super burials with significant grave goods.
Charles Higham, "Early Southeast Asia: From First Humans to First Civilizations" (NUS Press, 2024)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about the Denisovans and why they're important to the history of human evolution?
Denisovans are significant because they show the complexity of human evolution and interactions with other hominins, providing insights into ancient human migration and genetic contributions.

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