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The shows, and what each one is for.
One voice, in order, from the Stone Age forward, and long enough to stop for a fifty-minute episode on the symposium when the story reaches one. A hundred and twelve numbered episodes so far and still running.
Where to start. Episode 001; the run is chronological and the early ones are short.
Mark Selleck works through the archaic and classical centuries in roughly forty minutes an episode, stopping to say which ancient author a claim comes from. A hundred and seven numbered episodes reach the Ionian War.
Where to start. Episode 1; the run is chronological and the early ones are short.
The stretch most Greek histories skip: after Alexander dies in 323 BC the empire splits between his generals, and this works through the Seleucids, the Ptolemies, the Antigonids and the Greek kingdoms that reached India.
Where to start. Episode 000 is a seven-minute introduction; the run proper starts at 005.
The show describes itself as spanning Egypt, Babylon, Persia, Carthage and Rome alongside Greece, covering archaeology, literature and philosophy; only the Greek episodes are included here, 59 of 73, across six eras and 54 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '01 Tomb Raiders, Codebreakers, and the Discovery of Antiquity (Rosetta Stone, Cuneiform, Linear B)' (2016); 59 episodes of this show are in the section.
Scott Emmons guides listeners from Mycenaean warrior kings through the Persian invasions and the Athens-Sparta struggle, publishing one full episode and one short one monthly; 32 of 33 episodes are included here, spanning four eras across 20 hours.
Where to start. Start with the earliest indexed episode, '(Bonus Episode) The First Truly Historical Greek War — Maybe' (2025); the run is in order.
The description names only Greek myth as scope, seven words in total; the measurement carries the rest, with 43 of 44 episodes included, spanning two eras across 22 hours.
Where to start. Start with the earliest indexed episode, 'Episode 10: Centaurs!' (2020); the run is in order.
Jeff Wright serializes the Trojan War narrative episode by episode, each followed by roughly fifteen minutes of commentary in a comic, modern tone; 20 of 21 episodes are included here, confined to one era across 23 hours.
Where to start. Start with the earliest indexed episode, 'EPISODE 1 “THE APPLE OF DISCORD”' (2016); the run is in order.
Onoufrios, a tour guide and actor based in Athens, frames lesser-told Greek history stories with pop-culture comparisons and irony; 40 episodes are included here, out of 67 in the feed, spanning five eras across 14 hours.
Where to start. Start with the earliest indexed episode, 'Christmas & (ancient) Greece 2/2: Origins of Christmas' (2023); the run is in order.
Stories of the powerful women in Greek Mythology; Psyche and Gaia are currently available, and the story of Rheia is being worked on; all 118 chapters are here, 16 hours in the age of myth.
Where to start. Start with 'Psyche Chapter 1' (2025); the chapters run in order and all 118 are in the section.
Owen and Isabella Gemmer read, recap and discuss Homer’s two epic poems, one chapter per episode, every Friday, for first time Homer readers and fans alike; 74 of 87 episodes are here, 44 hours in the age of myth.
Where to start. Start with 'Achilles will eat his fill of WAR | Iliad Book 19' (2025); 74 episodes of this show are in the section, one chapter each.
In Greek antiquity a lesche was a place to sit and talk, and Johanna Hanink, a professor at Brown University, uses the name for conversations with other Hellenists about their newest research; 44 of 51 episodes are here, 6 eras, 40 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '(Imperial) Greek Epic' (2024); 44 episodes of this show are in the section; the feed has no episode pages, so every card goes to the show.
A dramatic adventure that weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers, hosted by Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields); 66 of 75 episodes are here, 2 eras, 19 hours.
Where to start. Start with the mythlet 'Don't Drop Your Shield!' (2021); the seasons run in order and 66 episodes are in the section.
A unique view of mythology: best-selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner explores the Greek gods and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were and what became of them; 68 of 72 episodes are here, 6 eras, 25 hours.
Where to start. Start with 'Ep 2: No Country For Old Gods...' (2020); 68 episodes of this show are in the section.
Author and historian Janell Rhiannon explores the myths connected to the Trojan War, from the rise of Helen and Achilles to the homecoming of Odysseus, with character studies and source discussions; 29 of 30 episodes are here, 16 hours.
Where to start. Start with 'Andromache: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology' (2018); 29 episodes of this show are in the section.
Discussions on the dialogues of Plato, who wrote nearly 2,400 years ago, hosted by amateur philosopher James Myers: four seasons of group discussions and a fifth with invited guests; 75 of 77 episodes are here, 132 hours.
Where to start. Start with the earliest indexed episode, on the Charmides (2021); 75 episodes of this show are in the section.
Anthony answers what the hype about the Iliad is and why Achilles is so mad, taking the poem book by book; all 20 episodes are here, 1 era, 14 hours.
Where to start. Start at 'H.E.P - Episode 1: Introduction to Homer' (2023); 20 episodes of this show are in the section.
Steven presents a chronological history of the ancient Spartan peoples, from the epics of Homer to the collapse of Spartan dominance in the 4th century BCE; 38 of 39 episodes are here, 4 eras, 33 hours.
Where to start. Start at '002. An epic tale or two' (2019); 38 episodes of this show are in the section; the feed has been quiet since October 2023.
Mira Karakitsou meets the wildflowers, herbs and trees of the Mediterranean and the ancient Greek myths that honor them; 13 of 19 episodes are here, 1 era, 6 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Athena and the Gift of the Olive' (2020); 14 episodes of this show are in the section.
Tristan Hughes interviews historians and archaeologists on themes from Neolithic Britain to the fall of Rome for History Hit; only the Greek episodes are included here, 140 of 766, spanning eight eras across roughly 116 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Alexander the Great: Through Persian Eyes' (2020); 140 episodes of this show are in the section.
Ancient Warfare Magazine's discussion format covers generals and soldiers across early civilizations, with no promise of a Greek focus; only the Greek episodes are included here, 114 of 426, spanning eight eras across roughly 48 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Alexander & The Wars of the Successors' (2009); 114 episodes of this show are in the section.
Patrick Wyman, known for Fall of Rome, hosts Wondery's survey of how past events shaped states, language and religion; only the Greek episodes are included here, 51 of 442, spanning eight eras across 36 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Achilles, Gilgamesh, and Epic Poetry: Interview with Professor Michael Clarke' (2021); 51 episodes of this show are in the section.
Misha Glenny and academics host seminar spanning history, philosophy, religion, science and culture, with Mondays drawing on Melvyn Bragg's archive; only the Greek episodes are included here, 60 of 1170, across seven eras and 45 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Mathematics and Platonism' (2001); 60 episodes of this show are in the section.
Doug Metzger moves chronologically from Sumerian cuneiform through early Islamic history at roughly two hours an episode; only the Greek episodes are included here, 29 of 128, spanning three eras across 50 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is "Episode 10: Homer's Gods (Homer's Iliad, Books 9-16)" (2016); 29 episodes of this show are in the section.
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook take listeners through history's biggest moments, from the Roman Empire to the Norman Conquest of 1066; only the Greek episodes are included here, 27 of 984, spanning five eras across 25 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '6. Troy' (2020); 27 episodes of this show are in the section.
HistoryExtra brings historical conversations with leading historians, a free podcast released six times a week covering the ancient world to the modern day; only the Greek episodes are included here, 44 of 2057, spanning seven eras across 33 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'History Extra podcast - October 2009 - Part 2' (2009); 44 episodes of this show are in the section.
The official Assassin's Creed history podcast: the real-life history that inspires the game's locations, characters and storylines, and the developers on how those moments are recreated; only the Greek episodes are here, 12 of 176, 4 eras, 9 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Leonidas' (2022); 12 episodes of this show are in the section.
Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner Sarah Oliver to teach her everything there is to know about Greek Mythology; only the Greek episodes are here, 49 of 116, 2 eras, 42 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Deeds of Daedalus' (2017); 49 episodes of this show are in the section.
Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy, two Millennial women, take on misbehaving emperors, poisoners and mythological mayhem with booze and laughter, pitched as Hardcore History crossed with My Favorite Murder; only the Greek episodes are here, 56 of 363, 6 eras, 61 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Amazons: Warrior Women of Greek Mythology' (2018); 56 episodes of this show are in the section.
A channel on the New Books Network, the academic audio library where scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field; only the Greek episodes are here, 65 of 718, 7 eras, 59 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Gregory Nagy on Homer’s “Iliad”' (2011); 65 episodes of this show are in the section; older episodes have no page of their own and go to the show.
Produced by The Classical Association: revision material for students of ancient history, stories inspired by classical mythology, and interviews with famous voices discussing the classical past; only the Greek episodes are here, 41 of 184, 3 eras, 17 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E1 Part 1 - Why did the Greeks win the Persian Wars?' (2022); 41 episodes of this show are in the section.
A series of podcasts and seminars for active duty, reserve and veteran military members, sponsored by St. John's College, on leaders from the great books of the western canon; 53 of 83 episodes are here, 3 eras, 36 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Ep. 12: Sophocles' Philoktetes' (2017); 53 episodes of this show are in the section; the show stopped in 2023.
Ancient Blogger explores Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity, with a range of topics suitable for all levels of understanding; only the Greek episodes are here, 45 of 114, 5 eras, 24 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Odysseus being odd, exile and ruby slippers' (2017); 45 episodes of this show are in the section.
Some guys who were once set on doing philosophy for a living but thought better of it pick a short text each episode and chat about it; the Greek texts are here, 47 of 810, 2 eras, 54 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Episode 1: The Unexamined Life Is Not Worth Living.' (2009); 47 episodes of this show are in the section, many in two parts.
A boozy dive into mythology, legends and folklore in which the hosts pour a drink each week and take on a new story from somewhere in the world; only the Greek episodes are here, 33 of 527, 2 eras, 28 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Eros and Psyche' (2016); 33 episodes of this show are in the section; the feed has no episode pages, so every card goes to the show.
Hosts Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in lively discussion of Greco-Roman civilization from the Minoans and Mycenaeans through the Renaissance to the present; only the Greek episodes are here, 69 of 238, 7 eras, 70 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Ad Navseam Episode 11: Workin' for a Livin' - The Archaic Greek Poet Hesiod, Part 1' (2020); 69 episodes of this show are in the section.
Bethany Banner covers the literature, philosophy and history of the Greek and Roman world, irreverent at times and always affectionate, for listeners who want to start reading ancient texts; only the Greek episodes are here, 161 of 245, 2 eras, 33 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Greek Epics XLI: Odyssey Book 16, or When Two Epics Become One' (2020); 161 episodes of this show are in the section; the show stopped in 2024.
A weekly Great Books podcast hosted by Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan, exploring the most impactful texts that have shaped Western civilization; the Greek texts are here, 108 of 151, 2 eras, 154 hours.
Where to start. Start with 'After-Hours: The Story Between the Iliad and the Odyssey' (2024); 108 episodes of this show are in the section, the Iliad and Odyssey seasons book by book.
Doug Campbell, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Alma College in Michigan, explores important topics in ancient philosophy in India, China, Greece, Rome, the Near East or beyond; only the Greek episodes are here, 32 of 46, 22 hours.
Where to start. Start with '1. The Stoic Conception of Philosophy' (2026); 32 episodes of this show are in the section.
A call-in show where listeners ask resident historian Scott Rank anything, plus long-form interviews with experts, billed as the most comprehensive show of its kind; only the Greek episodes are here, 21 of 1120, 7 eras, 14 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'How Was Alexander Able to Supply His Army Deep Into Asia?' (2017); 21 episodes of this show are in the section.
Historian Dan Snow travels the world for the stories behind history's defining moments, from the Colosseum in Rome to the Tomb of Tutankhamun; only the Greek episodes are here, 39 of 1548, 7 eras, 27 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Greek Myths' (2020); 39 episodes of this show are in the section.
Andrew Schiestel explored history and mythology in the Mediterranean Basin in 188 episodes between March 2021 and January 2022; only the Greek episodes are here, 50 of 188, 7 eras, 39 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '#181 Bronze Age Palaikastro Crete w. Professor Carl Knappett' (2021); 50 episodes of this show are in the section; the show ended in January 2022.
A podcast dedicated to learning Epicurean philosophy through the poet Lucretius; only the episodes on Epicurus and his Greek sources are here, 89 of 350, 1 era, 84 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Episode 112 - Epicurus' Letter to Herodotus - Introduction and Outlining' (2022); 89 episodes of this show are in the section.
A channel on military history that explores significant campaigns, battles and strategies throughout history; only the Greek episodes are here, 35 of 423, 8 eras, 12 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Alexander the Great: Logistics' (2026); 35 episodes of this show are in the section.
A Greek gourmand travels through time to ask what food accompanied the conversations of Socrates, Plato and Pythagoras; only the Greek episodes are here, 38 of 254, 2 eras, 24 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'A Personal Culinary Journey to Ancient Gastronomy' (2020); 38 episodes of this show are in the section.
A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson and Thomas Magbee talk through anything to do with the classical world; only the Greek episodes are here, 36 of 300, 3 eras, 35 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '30: Socrates' (2018); 36 episodes of this show are in the section.
Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser retell stories from myths, legends and folklore for modern ears; only the Greek episodes are here, 58 of 540, 2 eras, 39 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '10A-Hercules: Going into Labor' (2015); 58 episodes of this show are in the section.
Professor Kozlowski lectures on subjects in Philosophy, Theology and the Humanities; only the Greek lectures are here, 40 of 306, 3 eras, 58 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Creation Myths - The Greek Pantheon' (2020); 41 episodes of this show are in the section.
A podcast about myths, movies and one doctor of classics teaching history and mythology to two friends; only the Greek episodes are here, 29 of 56, 7 eras, 32 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '300 - The Battle of Thermopylae and the Persian Wars' (2023); 30 episodes of this show are in the section.
Scholar and writer Spencer Klavan leads a tour of the great works of the West; only the Greek episodes are here, 42 of 300, 3 eras, 41 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Ep. 30: Greeks From the Ground and Persians From Heaven ft. Tom Holland' (2020); 43 episodes of this show are in the section.
A podcast on the history of Persia and the empires that ruled there, beginning with Cyrus the Great; only the Greek episodes are here, 87 of 219, 5 eras, 55 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '31: The Naxos Incident' (2020); 88 episodes of this show are in the section.
A podcast about history that might be hidden in myths, and awesome stories that really (maybe) happened; only the Greek episodes are here, 20 of 317, 4 eras, 20 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Episode #3 - Was There A Real Labyrinth?' (2015); 21 episodes of this show are in the section.
Peter Adamson takes listeners through the history of philosophy without any gaps; only the ancient Greek run is here, 96 of 507 episodes, 1 era, 36 hours.
Where to start. Start at 'HoP 001 - Everything is Full of Gods - Thales' (2010); the 96 Greek episodes run in order.
A dive into all kinds of mythology, from the beginnings of Hercules to how Zeus came to be; only the Greek episodes are here, 108 of 242, 2 eras, 20 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '5 GODS so Powerful Even Other GODS Feared Them - Greek Mythology Explained' (2021); 108 episodes of this show are in the section.
Myths from around the world with some history on the people and civilizations that told them; only the Greek episodes are here, 54 of 87, 1 era, 24 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Aphrodite - Greek Mythology' (2022); 55 episodes of this show are in the section.
Earl Fontainelle explores the forgotten and rejected story of Western thought; only the ancient Greek episodes are here, 114 of 220, 1 era, 81 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Don’t Spill the Beans: Pythagorean Silence' (2017); 114 episodes of this show are in the section.
Lucas Livingston explores the art and culture of the Ancient Mediterranean World; only the Greek episodes are here, 15 of 70, 4 eras, 2 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is '3: A Donkey-headed Rhyton' (2006); 16 episodes of this show are in the section.
A podcast for a non-specialist audience, drawn from courses in literature and mythology; only the Greek lectures are here, 38 of 285, 2 eras, 23 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Ep. 16: Introduction to Homer and the Odyssey' (2021); 39 episodes of this show are in the section.
A podcast about political philosophy and how it can help understand the world today; only the Greek episodes are here, 21 of 47, 1 era, 15 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is "1 - Plato's Apology 1: The Divine Troll" (2020); 22 episodes of this show are in the section.
Eddie brings ancient legends to life with easy-to-follow explanations of myths from around the world; only the Greek episodes are here, 24 of 105, 2 eras, 7 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Medusa - Gorgon of Greek Mythology' (2024); 25 episodes of this show are in the section.
A weekly show covering all sorts of mythological tales and crazy fiction; only the Greek episodes are here, 10 of 64, 2 eras, 3 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Episode 11: Poseidon: Lord of the Sea' (2020); 11 episodes of this show are in the section.
Two sisters bring their love of astronomy and mythology to retelling the stories of the night sky; only the Greek myths are here, 20 of 93, 1 era, 8 hours.
Where to start. The earliest indexed episode is 'Cancer: The Crab' (2022); 21 episodes of this show are in the section.
Pick a century and the same 4,320 episodes rearrange themselves around the Persian Wars, or Periclean Athens, or the century after Alexander. The centuries are here.
Every complete run on this page is also listed episode by episode, in order, with running times. It beats scrolling a podcast app backwards for an hour. And if you would rather read than listen, the historians above have written books.