Egyptologist Dr. Campbell Price comes on the show to talk about the real purpose of mummification, common misconceptions about ancient Egypt, and much more.

The Society for American Archaeology sent an open letter to Netflix with a list of complaints and requests in reaction to its hit show "Ancient Apocalypse". I give my analysis and reaction.

I give my initial reaction to the popular new Netflix show Ancient Apocalypse and Graham Hancock's work more generally.

The Persian Empire was one of the ancient world's greatest powers. Historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones joins me to discuss the rise, reign, and fall of this massive (and massively misunderstood) empire.

Millions around the world heard the Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island tell a Russian warship to "go fuck yourself". In this episode, I talk about the island's surprising connection to ancient mythology and reflect on the nature of warfare.

Achilles is one of the most revered and misunderstood heroes in Greek myth. Historian Marta González González joins us to discuss his controversial relationship with Patroclus, the true motivations behind his choice to sacrifice his life, and much more.

How is the modern world of exercise connected to antiquity? Writer and researcher Bill Hayes comes on to talk about how physical training has changed and evolved through human history.

What were pandemics like in ancient times? How do they compare to what the world has been going through with COVID-19? Historian and expert in ancient disasters Lee Mordechai joins us.

Historian Michele Salzman joins me to discuss the events and people that contributed to the demise of the once-mighty Roman Empire.

The first few centuries after the death of Jesus make up possibly the most mysterious and crucial era in the history of Christianity. Religion scholar Erin Vearncombe joins us to talk about who these early followers of Jesus were and how their behavior was much different than conventional wisdom may have us believe.