Best Ancientrome Podcasts (2025)

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Exploring Place in Regal Rome (Part 1). 1:23:02

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This is the first of two episodes where I was a guest back in 2024 on the Partial Historians, a fantastic podcast which I suggest you check out. Over two epsiodes we discuss the places in ancient Rome linked to the Regal period, or at least tied to it by the later sources. In the first episode it's time to consider the strategic position of Rome, s…

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Conversation in Greek with my Grandmother - Η Γιαγιά Ντίνα διηγείται τις περιπέτειες της! 45:28

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Hello! This is another episode in Greek, my little parallel series of getting some episodes out for Greek audience This time I thought I'll release a part of my conversation with my grandmother- my yiayia- my father's mother. From the mountainous north west Greece, her childhood up in the villages, where bandits and others where making life hard in…

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Stocking fillers: Recipe of the week - Stuffed pork chops with feta cheese and walnuts 5:02

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Hello! Your recipe of the week is here! Everyday saturday in The Delicious Legacy podcast Enjoy! Thom Support the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes! https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcast https://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacy Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Traditional Christmas around the Greek Table 26:40

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Hello! Christmas is approaching! Time for some recipes to inspire you in your Christmas cooking! (If you do cook of course! Otherwise, psssss, pass it on to your spouse!) It's also the time the ‘Kalikanzaroi’ (goblins that live underground all year according to Greek folklore) are coming up to Earth to annoy humans. How do you distract them? What f…

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RE-AIR: Ancient Rome's Bakers, Cooks and Kitchens w/ Extra Content! 53:24

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Hello! On this classic episode from the archives of The Delicious Legacy I decided to include some ten minute of extra content from my interview with Farrell and I have remastered the audio as it was a bit dodgy the last time round. Hope it's more pleasant and easier to listen now! I'm very excited about this episode! Farrell Monaco is a culinary &…

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Tacfarinas with Dr Jo Ball 1:04:56

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Dr Jo Ball returns as a guest on the podcast to talk about Tacfarinas, the subject of her latest book. In the early 1st century AD Tacfarinas led a rebellion against Rome in north west Africa. Listen to find out how Rome responded, what we know about Tacfarinas and much, much more. The problems with triumphs, nepotism, psychology and how dangerous …

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Traditional Japanese Cuisine 55:27

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Hello! New episode is out and I couldn’t be more excited about it! I've interviewed cookbook author Emiko Davies about her latest book "The Japanese Pantry" which came out in October this year. Emiko shares stories of her travels off the beaten track to meet the makers and pay homage to ancient traditions that have been around for centuries. Ingred…

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More Conversations In Greek - Συνέντευξη με την Ουκρανή Συγγραφέα 'Ολια Χερκουλες 55:30

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Hello! This episode is in Greek and it's the translation of the episode I recorded a couple of months ago with the food writer Olia Hercules about Ukrainian Food and Culture! The original episode can be found here: https://shows.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy/episodes/ukrainian-food-culture-with-olia-hercules Γεια σας! Το σημερινό επεισόδιο είναι μ…

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The Most Elusive Spice of The Ancient World: Cyrenaic Silphium 44:12

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Hello! A newly updated episode about Silphium! Or Asafoeitida? I was inspired by History Hit's newly released documentary with Dan Snow called Ancient Adventures: Libya where the team went to explore extraordinary Greek and Roman sites, centred around one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, Cyrene. So I thought it is time to talk again wit…

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Conversations in Greek -Μαγειρεύοντας Ελληνικό φαγητό στην Φινλανδία 33:58

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Hello! This episode is in Greek language for Greek audience! It was released on Wednesday in English for the rest of you! Καλημερα! Το καινουργιο επεισοδιο, της εκπομπης μας, στα Ελληνικα για το κοινο στην Ελλαδα! Προβάλλουμε λοιπόν, δίνουμε για λίγο τα φώτα της δημοσιότητας στους Έλληνες Σεφ του εξωτερικού! Να δουμε την εμπειρια τους και την σχεση…

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The Life of a Greco-Finnish Chef in Helsinki 45:07

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Hello! New episode of the podcast is out. This is part of a little bonus season I'll be occasionally releasing; in between the regular episodes of the podcast! Here we will be talking with Greek chefs abroad,-that's outside Greece- who cook, work and live in different places, and promote the Greek cuisine in their own way. What are their dreams? Ho…

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The Great Greek Famine of World War Two 24:52

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Hello my curious archaeogastronomers! This week's subject is a little bit darker than normal. My reason for doing an episode is that this time of the year, specifically near 28th of October, is that is when traditionally in Greece the commemoration and celebration of liberation from Nazis occupation is celebrated. I wanted to examine the role of th…

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Witches in ancient Rome 26:59

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It's that time of the year for a Night of the Livy Dead halloween special! This time it's about witches and magic in ancient Rome. From what defined a witch through to examples in Roman literature. Please rate or review if you can. Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental). No episode notes but see below for a list of books used in this episode (asi…

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Thessaloniki - A Food Lovers Paradise! 49:01

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Hello! New episode is out for your delectable delight! Thessaloniki is located in Northern Greece in the region of Macedonia, and has a long, long history, being established in 315 BCE by king Cassander to honour his wife, the half-sister of Alexander the Great, Thessalonike. Today is the second largest and most important city in Greece. As a major…

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The Balkan Kitchen- Part Two 1:01:57

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Hello, and welcome to part two of my discussion about Balkan Food with the incredible Irina Janakievska! On this second part of our discussion -we pick up from where we left- we talk about the top five must try dishes of the region, that anyone who loves food should try. Foods from the heart of the Balkans. Such as cevapi, ajvar, dolma/ sarma, bour…

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The Balkan Kitchen - An Interview with Irina Janakievska. Part One 41:15

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Hello! New episode is out for all of you my darling archaeogastronomers! This time, I'm going back to my troubled neighbourhood of the Balkans! I'm interviewing the award winning (James Beard awards on the International Category) writer and recipe developer Irina Janakievska, author of the book "The Balkan Kitchen, Recipes and Stories from the Hear…

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Festivals in ancient Rome: May & June 29:01

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May and June are covered in this episode which includes dealing with the dead at midnight, the Vestals and a bridge. Oh, and some straw dolls with a sinister backstory. Episode notes with a transcription, reading list, links, images and supporting content on www.ancientblogger.com If you are on Reddit come and check out the AncientHistoryHound subr…

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Ukrainian Food Culture - With Olia Hercules 1:07:42

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What is it to lose a paradise? How do you square the feeling of deep loss for a place? Welcome to the newest episode of The Delicious Legacy! Strong Roots, is the memoir of Olia Hercules, food writer, cook, activist amongst many other things. The book is an ode to the land, to ideas of home and belonging, and to family stories and recipes passed do…

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A Culinary Invasion: Roman British Food 1:03:58

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* * * Reminder: The first ever FOOD HISTORY FESTIVAL is happening on the 18th of October and it's all online! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/serve-it-forth-food-history-festival-2025-tickets-1490885802569?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdss It's going to be…

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Part Two: A Compendium of Ancient Greek Food 40:35

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Hello! Part two of a catalogue of ingredients that ancient Greeks around the Med ate, how they ate it and what can we learn from it today? Recommendations for this week include: Ruby Tandoh, in the New Yorker: Inside the World of “The Great British Bake Off” https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/09/01/inside-the-world-of-the-great-british-bake-of…

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Festivals in ancient Rome: April 28:29

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It's time for April in ancient Rome which means overseas deities setting down roots, Romulus getting a free pass, sheep and much more. Episode notes with a transcription, reading list, links, images and supporting content on www.ancientblogger.com If you are on Reddit come and check out the AncientHistoryHound subreddit - don't forget to rate and r…

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Serve it Forth: A Day in Life of Food Historians 1:04:45

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Hello, Here’s a quick special bonus episode for you – the lowdown on the Serve it Forth Food History Festival 2025 sponsored by the excellent Netherton Foundry. My fellow festival coordinators Sam Bilton, Thomas Ntinas and Alessandra Pino and I are here to tell you more about it: how the day will work, what the sessions will be like, the topics and…

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History of Fava Beans in Greece 32:21

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Hellooooo!!!! Today's episode is an elegy for fava beans! Soup, pottage, gruel, mash...Under many guises, pulses, and especially the ones from the genus Lathyrus, such as Pisum sativum have been eaten in the ancient Greek World since time immemorial... From Neolithic remains to modern Greek table, fava beans and peas, all these delicious pods of th…

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Arctic and Antarctic Exploration Food & The role of Inuits 43:22

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Hello! New episode is out! Firstly, remember my news? Our first and possibly only food history festival is happening this year! October 18th , Saturday all day, and of course online! So you can all attend virtually! Get your tickets at eventbrite at serve it forth food history festival. It’s going to be an amazing day, with some fantastic guests, a…

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The History of Anchovy in the Western Culture - An Interview with Christopher Beckman 1:01:05

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Hello! Welcome to Season 7 of The Delicious Legacy! A New episode for you my dear archaeogastronomers! I had a fab time discussing with Christopher Beckman all things anchovies, in the West -well, the Western Europe and US- but also how far back our relationship with this small fish goes, how it has changed over the millennia and what does it tell …

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Serve It Forth Food History Festival 5:10

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Hello! Excited to announce the inaugural Serve it Forth Food History Festival! Serve It Forth is a new festival devoted to food & drink history curated by Sam Bilton, Neil Buttery, Thom Ntinas & Alessandra Pino. Join us for Serve it Forth Food History Festival 2025 for a fantastic day of discussion, chat and learning about food history and traditio…

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The Discovery of the Oxyrhynchus Papyri 41:00

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***** Tickets for the Serve It Forth Food History Festival now available to buy with a 25% discount here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/serve-it-forth-food-history-festival-2025-tickets-1490885802569?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl ***** Hello my hungry archaeogastro…

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Festivals in ancient Rome: March 25:33

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Much dancing, leaping, drinking and a musical instrument. As a month March had a legacy of sorts and there was a lot of fun to be had, though not everyone approved. Episode notes on www.ancientblogger.com Reviews on any platform are really welcome, thanks for those who have done so and for the kind messages! Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental)…