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Ancient History Podcast

Owain Williams

Booking Overview

A monthly interview podcast focused on ancient history, typically featuring researchers and authors discussing their scholarship, books, and specialist subjects across ancient civilizations. Credible pitches would include historians, classicists, archaeologists, epigraphers, and authors with substantial expertise or published research; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established academic experts but generally not mass-market celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 15.4k subscribers

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

editor@ancienthistorymagazine.com

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Host

Owain Williams - Publisher of Ancient History Magazine and host of its companion podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Academic researchers, historians, archaeologists, classicists, epigraphers, and authors with specialized expertise in ancient history, often connected to a new book, major research project, or substantial scholarly contribution.
Required Achievements:  
Published academic research, Authored or contributed to books, Recognized expertise in a specialized area of ancient history

Recent Guest Discussions

Tim Whitmarsh - Early Christianity, Its Embedding In Greco-roman Culture, And How The Roman Empire Facilitated Its Spread.

Matt Simonton - Democracy And Oligarchy In Ancient Greece, The Decline Of Oligarchy, The Rise Of Democracy, And The Disappearance Of Democracy In The Greek World.

David Stuart - The Classical Maya Period, The Decipherment Of Mayan Hieroglyphs, And Reconstructing Classical Mayan History.

Recent Topics

History, Ancient History, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Archaeology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ancient History Podcast
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AH34 - Rome's Age of Revolution with Tim Whitmarsh

October 01, 2026

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Tim Whitmarsh about early Christianity, how the religion was embedded in Greco-Roman culture, and how the Roman Empire facilitated its spread.

AH33 - Indian Ocean Trade

September 01, 2026

In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Jeremy Simmons about ancient trade in the Indian Ocean, sources for understanding such trade, and how people in both India and the Roman Empire interacted with the many goods merchants carried across the Indian Ocean.

AH32 - A Womb of One's Own

August 01, 2026

In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Tara Mulder about pregnancy and childbirth in ancient Rome, the role and reputation of midwives, and how male medical writers attempted to usurp their authority.

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Frequently asked questions

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Ancient History Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Ancient History Podcast?

Ancient History Podcast is hosted by Owain Williams. Its publicly listed email is editor@ancienthistorymagazine.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Ancient History Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Ancient History Podcast: editor@ancienthistorymagazine.com.

How many listeners does Ancient History Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Ancient History Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ancient History Podcast?

Ancient History Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Academic researchers, historians, archaeologists, classicists, epigraphers, and authors with specialized expertise in ancient history, often connected to a new book, major research project, or substantial scholarly contribution. Common among recent guests: Published academic research; Authored or contributed to books; Recognized expertise in a specialized area of ancient history. Recent guests include Tim Whitmarsh, Matt Simonton, and David Stuart.

How hard is it to get booked on Ancient History Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Ancient History Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Ancient History, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and Archaeology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

editor@ancienthistorymagazine.com

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