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Bear Behaving Badly
Jam! Socks! SNUGGLY DUCKY DUCK DUCKS!We've covered a LOT of fictional bears on this show... But surely none cuter than our Nev.We had a tremendous amount of fun in this episode discussing a show that everyone thought was fine and nothing more. But honestly, how can anyone feel hate towards the generational pairing of a little blue bear and the Nation's Sweetheart Barney Harwood?Apologies in advance for an unforgivably long Buffy tangent. We can't help it.This is how Barney Harwood wrote the theme...
2025-09-29
1h 34
Thots TV
Prank Patrol and The Life and Times of Barney Harwood
"What happened to Barney Harwood?"Oooooh BOY do we have some news for you!Also in this episode, we're discussing the public humiliation and emotional manipulation a film crew wrought upon nine-year-olds in 2006.Other topics include Beatrix Potter, the inherent evil of family vloggers, and all the men Meg knows.The interview we referenced (thank you Rob!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KznMVi2exuI&t=1245s&ab_channel=BigtankVideoProductions-TellEngageGrowPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail...
2025-03-20
1h 52
Mainly Murder With Meg & Mum
Episode 9: Barney and Betty Hill
TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we dive into the mysterious case of Barney and Betty Hill, the couple behind one of the most famous alien abduction stories in history. Their 1961 encounter in New Hampshire sparked decades of speculation, investigations, and pop culture influence. 🔗 LINKS Patreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurder Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainly_murder Buy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/mainlymurderwithmegandmum 📩 CONTACT US MainlyMurderPodcast@gmail.com 🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incident htt...
2025-03-03
46 min
Hey Now! Hey Now!
You've Got Mail
"What will NY152 and Emily & Barney say today?", I wonder. Probably something about seeing a butterfly on the subway wearing a hat. In this episode, they review the best film ever - ‘You’ve Got Mail’ featuring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. This episode is for people who think The Godfather is the I’Ching and Nora Ephron is the greatest writer/director to ever exist. If you love cute book stores, and the occasional cyber sex, this is for you. Pro tip: best listened to with some Tic Tacs or a Starbucks Tall Decaf Cappuccino. Ho...
2025-01-13
43 min
Generation Gilmore Girls
Generation Barney: Purple-Colored Glasses
Barney made kids feel loved. He was a friend, sometimes even a father figure, to Millennials and Gen Zers. To this day, many are finding comfort in this purple dinosaur and trying to put his values into practice. So, why do the things we loved as kids stick with us? What draws us back to them decades later? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by MasterClass. Learn from the best to become...
2024-12-17
41 min
Generation Gilmore Girls
Generation Barney: Kid Bopz
“Barney & Friends” was all about the music. Barney and the kids on the show would learn about everything through song. The people behind Barney’s tunes had to make sure toddlers could easily understand what they were hearing — that meant songs had to be active, repetitive, and simple. But those same ingredients? They made some parents cringe. For a lot of them, the songs felt like torture. This episode is sponsored by MasterClass. Learn from the best to become your best. Head over to masterclass.com/DINO for the current offer. The seven-part podcast is produced...
2024-12-10
43 min
Generation Gilmore Girls
Generation Barney: Purple Dino Puppeteers
For a lot of young viewers, Barney wasn’t just a character on TV. He was more like a friend. Barney even became a kind of mentor for some kids. For one group of friends, their friendship — and even careers — might’ve turned out totally different had it not been for a purple dinosaur. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self. The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalt...
2024-12-03
31 min
Generation Gilmore Girls
Generation Barney: Purple Capitalism
On “Barney & Friends,” Barney starts off as a plush toy and then comes to life. That iconic stuffed animal wasn’t just on the small screen; it was in the homes of children around the world. Merchandise was a huge part of the show’s success. But “Barney & Friends” wasn’t the first movie or TV show to connect with fans through merch. That dates back a long time — and has a history that includes He-Man, Ronald Reagan, and George Lucas. This episode is sponsored by MasterClass. Learn from the best to become your best. Head over to masterclass.c...
2024-11-26
36 min
Generation Gilmore Girls
Generation Barney: Love 2 Hate
Kids all over the world loved Barney. But even though Barney loved everybody, not everybody loved him back. Some parents found the character pretty annoying. Other grown-ups took things a step further. In some cases, the Barney backlash even got violent. That extreme reaction from adults? It can tell us a bit about our culture today — and how much our identities can get wrapped up in the things we love and hate. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self....
2024-11-19
39 min
Generation Gilmore Girls
Generation Barney: Toddler TV
In the 90s, preschoolers went nuts for “Barney & Friends” — and that’s kind of by design. The people behind the show put a lot of thought into every detail, from the word choices in scripts to the behaviors Barney modeled. Barney spoke to kids in a language they could understand. And those little ones? They were also central to the creation, and evolution, of the show. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self. The seven-part podcast is produced...
2024-11-12
42 min
Generation Gilmore Girls
Generation Barney: Dinosync
For years, two men brought Barney to life. One was the voice, one was the body, and together they entertained kids around the world. Bob West and David Joyner created an iconic character in Barney, from the goofy laugh to those gravity-defying jumps. Just like the character meant so much to many of us, Barney meant a lot to Bob and David, too. The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound...
2024-11-12
36 min
Generation Gilmore Girls
Generation Barney: Trailer
Meet “Generation Barney,” a podcast about the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur. But it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world. The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme...
2024-10-28
02 min
Against the Lore
Pantheon (Part 2)
The second episode in our double bill celebrating the publication of Caroline Lawrence's Pantheon. In this episode, we talk about our favourite heroes and heroines - and our least favourite. Who's your favourite hero or heroine from Greek mythology?
2024-09-27
32 min
Against the Lore
Pantheon (Part 1)
To celebrate the launch of Caroline Lawrence's new book, we've created this special two part series! Today, Caroline joins us as we all discuss our favourite gods and goddesses. Don't forget to order Caroline's new book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pantheon-Illustrated-Handbook-Greek-Goddesses/dp/1781579490/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LNKO27CS5QBW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QTJetO5ZMX2RMX_ToDAHWl6gdQqqRfmQtxPOi0A1CQ8aVNwaA75kzgckv9O0UshUyLpen_2q2_kBGpHJ1CiRiFzk_Lcq_SnCEra5l35Cux1COh5LMAJKmNcUJ_TdJiRm.oZVuEwsgG3VYeGlSnC0LBRv_sd9-FtO9Mzcybh4jBZM&dib_tag=se&keywords=caroline+lawrence+pantheon&qid=1723301767&sprefix=caroline+lawrence+pantheon%2Caps%2...
2024-09-12
35 min
Against the Lore
Ultimate Favourite Things
In which we revisit our favourite things from all of our eight seasons - because this will be the last of our regular content for the foreseeable :'( We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our lovely listeners and supporters and we hope that you'll look out for some of the other outreach projects we have in the pipeline! It's not the end of Against the Lore - just the end of the podcast. Goodbye for now
2024-06-02
37 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore Play Videogames
In which we are joined by Dr Kate Cook and Dr Jane Draycott, experts on classical videogames! Flo, Kate and Jane pitch their favourite videogames set in the ancient world to Meg and Zenia, who are totally new to gaming.
2024-05-19
50 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore Watch Music Videos
In which Zenia, Meg and Barney pitch Flo their favourite music video that includes classical references! We start with surprise Icarus in a BTS MV, followed by Lil Nas X and Lizzo putting their spin on classical antiquity, while Barney breaks down Katy Perry's Dark Horse...
2024-05-05
31 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore on Telly: Documentaries
In which we pitch Flo our favourite documentaries about the ancient world. For Zenia and Meg, these documentaries were genuinely life-changing, setting them on the path that has led all the way up to Against the Lore! But for Barney, the world of documentaries is changing, and not in a good way...
2024-04-21
40 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore on Telly: Dramas
In which Meg, Zenia and Barney pitch Flo their favourite TV drama series set in the ancient world. Zenia puts forward ITV's Plebs and HBO's Rome and Barney fast follows with Starz's steamy series Spartacus, and pitches Gilgamesh as a mini-series. Meg brings two BBC dramas, Atlantis and Troy: Fall of a City, but also pitches a Glee-style series around the City Dionysia. What's your favourite ancient series?
2024-04-07
33 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore at the Movies
In which Zenia, Barney and Meg pitch to Flo their favourite movies set in the ancient world. From Gladiator to Troy, from Prince of Egypt to Gods of Egypt, we go against the lore on thumbs down and the eye of Horus.
2024-03-24
36 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore at the Library: Novels
In which we welcome special guest Dr Mai Musie to talk about novels, both ancient and modern, set in the ancient world! Mai tells us about novels written in the Roman Empire, which are rollicking tales of love and magic and adventure - and even science fiction! Barney brings an Egyptian Robinson Crusoe to the table, while Meg pitches the queer icon Mary Renault's books and Zenia goes with a classic, I Claudius.
2024-03-10
36 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore at the Library: The Children's Section
In which we each pitch our favourite children's books set in the ancient world to Flo! Zenia continues fangirling for Caroline Lawrence, Meg is onto a winner with Vesuvius Poovius, while Barney stans Horrible Histories.
2024-02-25
32 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore at the Library: Retellings
In which we pitch our favourite retellings of ancient myth to Flo and she chooses her favourite. From poetic Achilles to sponge adventures to Zeus Behaving Badly, we explore all sorts of Greek myth retellings!
2024-02-11
40 min
Against the Lore
Against the Lore in Pop Culture
In which we introduce the theme for series eight - the ancient world in modern popular culture! Each episode, we're going to bring our favourite examples of ancient history in popular culture, whether that's books, films, TV shows, videogames, brand names...there's a lot of ancient stuff out there. And Flo will judge the best examples of this 'classical reception'.
2024-01-28
15 min
Against the Lore
Series 8 Trailer
What's Classical Reception? Find out in our next series...
2024-01-27
00 min
Against the Lore
Yes, Classics Really Is For Everyone!
In which we are joined by the Titan of Classics, Edith Hall, to talk about classicists from underprivileged backgrounds. From Isobel Cotton the blacksmith's daughter to Hormuzd Rassam to Freya Stark, these ordinary people defied social expectations and class limitations to make their mark on the history of Classics.
2023-12-24
43 min
Against the Lore
Storytelling
In which Caroline Lawrence joins us again to talk about storytelling in the ancient world. Of course, the great epics are the protagonists in this episode, but the key to how these stories were passed down was the incredible memorisation techniques that the ancients used on a daily basis.
2023-12-10
35 min
Against the Lore
Earth
In which we learn about the Mesopotamian goose-god of the earth, the Roman intersex (?) god(dess?) of the earth, and the Greek primordial quartet.
2023-11-26
42 min
Against the Lore
Fire
In an episode that is straight fire, Barney tells us that the ancient Egyptians thought the sun was made of poo, while Meg brings some beautiful poetry, ancient and (more) modern, to the hearth. Zenia tells the tragic story of the Great Fire of Rome and describes the super-stylish uniforms of ancient Rome's firefighters.
2023-11-12
38 min
Against the Lore
Water
In which Meg begins a 'not all aqueducts' pipe positivity movement, Barney tells us about Hapi the Egyptian intersex idol, while Zenia tells the story of syncretism in Roman Bath.
2023-10-29
38 min
Against the Lore
Vandalism
In which we learn about the Romans who toppled statues, Egyptians who cached mummies, and Greeks who had a grand old time...!
2023-10-15
47 min
Against the Lore
Classics is for Everyone
In which we are joined by Professor Arlene Holmes-Henderson to talk about classics teaching and education today. If you're interested in any of the resources mentioned in the podcast, check out our public post on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/againstthelorepodcast
2023-10-01
47 min
Against the Lore
Power
In which we compare power structures across the ancient world - from the 'big men' (otherwise known as loo girls) in the ancient Near East, to democracy in ancient Greece, to Roman kings and emperors.
2023-09-17
42 min
Against the Lore
Money
In which we discover the dolphin coins of Ancient Greek colonies, Ancient Egypt's cheap gold and Ancient Rome's horrendous inflation.
2023-09-03
38 min
Against the Lore
Sex
In which we hear Sappho's version of Teenage Dirtbag, Enkidu's entry to civilisation and Caesar, Queen of Bithynia...
2023-08-20
44 min
Against the Lore
Wrong Answers Only
In which we play Saturnalia and Flo takes over being the ancient history expert! Listen out for the Easter Eggs in our QI-style buzzers...
2023-07-09
45 min
Against the Lore
Physics
In which we go against the lore on Archimedes while Lucretius muses on the nature of the universe and the Ancient Near Easterners predict the weather.
2023-06-26
37 min
Against the Lore
Chemistry
In which we find out about Tutankhamun's space dagger and Barney comes up with an excellent PhD title...
2023-06-11
41 min
Against the Lore
Biology
In which we find out about some creation myths that have similarities to our episode on fertility and meet some ancient David Attenborough equivalents.
2023-05-28
38 min
Against the Lore
That's Entertainment: Art
In which we discover how the ancients made and appreciated art. From bricks as art in ancient Persia to art as storytelling in ancient Rome to joke art in ancient Greece, the ancient world is full of beauty!
2023-05-14
42 min
Against the Lore
That's Entertainment: Performance
In which we discover the Greek origins of modern-day theatre, the Roman version of pantomime (oh no we don't) and ancient Near Eastern ritual performances, including a ritual slap of the King for New Year's. Coronation inspo, anyone?!
2023-05-01
41 min
Against the Lore
That's Entertainment: Games
In which we learn what games were played in the ancient world - the Romans and Greeks typically liked strategy games, while the Mesopotamians and Egyptians read omens into their race games...
2023-04-16
32 min
Against the Lore
The Ugly
In which we discover that ugliness can be lucky, disability can be divine, and Enkidu and Anne Hathaway have a surprising amount in common...
2023-04-01
37 min
Against the Lore
The Bad
In which we find out what it meant to be bad in the ancient world - for Barney and the ancient near east, it's demons, whereas the Greek philosophers thought badness was due to a lack of self-control, and several emperors vie for the title of worst Roman!
2023-03-19
35 min
Against the Lore
The Good
In which we discover what the ancient Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and Babylonians thought of as Good! From Marcus Aurelius' commendable journalling habit, to Aristotle's virtue-signalling, to Gilgamesh's pursuit of eternal life, there's a grand scale of ancient goodness. But the key question we try to answer in the podcast is: where exactly does Papa John's fit on this scale? Plato may have the answer...
2023-03-05
35 min
Against the Lore
Season 6 Trailer
Get ready for a new format...triple threat episodes! Starting off with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly...
2023-03-03
02 min
80s TV Ladies
Cagney & Lacey & Barney Rosenzweig, Part 2
Wait! There were THREE Cagneys?In Part 2 of our conversation with creator/executive producer Barney Rosenzweig, we follow along as the massive success of the Cagney & Lacey TV movie launches it directly into a weekly series for CBS and into a very tumultuous road from multiple cancellations to hit ratings and 14 Emmys. The rest, as they say, is 80’s TV herstory…THE CONVERSATIONGOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS, PART 1: “We want ‘Cagney & Lacey’ as a mid-season pick-up!” BUT… “You’ve got to be on the air in 20 weeks. And -- you need a new Cagney”.After Loretta Switt...
2023-03-01
55 min
80s TV Ladies
Cagney & Lacey & Barney Rosenzweig, Part 1
Buckle up, kids - We’re kicking off our series on Cagney & Lacey!Sharon & Susan begin their look back at the classic 80’s TV series Cagney & Lacey with a conversation with the show’s creator and executive producer, Barney Rosenzweig. Rosenzweig’s career spans five decades and hundreds of hours of television including Charlie’s Angels, Daniel Boone, Christie, Twice in a Lifetime, and The Trials of Rosie O’Neill.But he made TV history when he approached writers Barbara Avedon and Barbara Corday with a simple yet revolutionary idea: “Write a Robert Redford/Paul Newman buddy movie...
2023-02-15
1h 00
Against the Lore
Childcare
In which we're joined again by Caroline Lawrence, who is shocked by Soranus' terrible advice about breastfeeding. Meg tells us about the ancient Greek baby shower (aka the amphidromia ritual), while Barney reveals the ancient Sumerian word for midwife.
2022-11-06
44 min
Against the Lore
Birth
In which Caroline Lawrence returns to tell us about the textbook-perfect birth from Roman times! Barney attempts an induction via Akkadian incantations, while Meg tells us about the pollution that the ancient Greeks associated with childbirth - which have strange echoes of the covid rules...
2022-10-23
36 min
Against the Lore
Pregnancy
In which we hear pregnancy advice from the ancient world! Roman doctor Soranus has some helpful practical advice for the third trimester, while the abortion debate raged among the Hippocratic doctors as much as it does in some countries today. Meanwhile, the hippo goddess of ancient Egypt and Babylonian demons join forces to protect unborn children.
2022-10-09
38 min
Against the Lore
Fertility
In which we find out how the peoples of the ancient world tried, and tried not, to conceive. From Pliny the Elder's spider-sourced implant to Babylonian couples therapy to an ancient Greek contraceptive cocktail, we categorically do not recommend you try these recipes at home...
2022-09-25
32 min
Against the Lore
Women's Health
In which Caroline Lawrence joins us again to discuss women's health in the ancient world! Meg talks about how Aristotle saw women as weak and spongy, basically human Brita filters, while Zenia highlights a Roman husband-and-wife doctor dream team. Caroline talks about Hippocrates' ideas of the wandering womb and the imbalance of the four humours, while Barney points out that the earliest gynaecological text comes from ancient Egypt.
2022-09-11
40 min
Against the Lore
Series 5 Trailer
Big news all round! Announcing Dr Meg, two Against the Lore babies and the return of Caroline Lawrence. Oh, and Barney's cat's new trick...
2022-09-09
02 min
Against the Lore
Against Your Lores
In which we tackle the biggest misconceptions that you shared in a recent Twitter poll! We go against the lore on the assumption that the ancient world is about Northern European (white) history, that ancient peoples had no concept of their own history, and that Greek philosophers were seen as cool in their own day...
2022-08-07
35 min
Against the Lore
Conspiracies
In which we go Against the Lore on some of the biggest conspiracy theories about the ancient world - both ancient and modern.
2022-07-24
34 min
Against the Lore
Chickens
In this episode, we welcome Ophelie Lebrasseur, archaeologist and expert on chickens! From royal chickens in the Ancient Near East, to the world's first chicken farm, to chickens as sex symbols in ancient Greece, to omen-giving sacred chickens in ancient Rome, Ophelie joins the rest of the gang as we trace the history of chickens in archaeology, literature, and art in the ancient world!
2022-07-10
36 min
Against the Lore
Weather
In which we engage in our favourite British pastime - talking about the weather. Zenia tells us about how Hannibal made bad weather work for him (and his elephants), Meg shares the story of Odysseus' mishap with the winds, and Barney tells us about how priests in the Ancient Near East interpreted different types of thunder.
2022-06-26
35 min
Against the Lore
Breakups
In which we gossip about famous historical breakups, like the mythological breakups of Jason and Medea or Ishtar and Dumuzid, or the dramatic divorce case of Fannia and Titinius (who have normal, not funny names) and the attempted divorce by Hipparete of her playboy husband Alcibiades. If we thought modern breakups were gossip-fodder, then ancient history shows that breakups have always been juicy news!
2022-06-12
28 min
Against the Lore
Assassinations
In which we compare assassinations in the ancient world, by advising Flo on how to get rid of a troublesome person in her life. Zenia tells us how the Romans found stabbing a foolproof method; Meg brings some variety to the mix by adding a potential poisoning to the stabbing theme; meanwhile Barney reveals some unorthodox Ancient Near Eastern methods for assassination - including being pelted to death with cylinder seals.
2022-05-29
34 min
Against the Lore
Names
In which we welcome back Caroline Lawrence to talk about what kind of names people had in the ancient world! From the Roman triple name to the Greek joke name to the Pharaohs' five names, we discover what really is in a name.
2022-05-15
35 min
Against the Lore
Collapse
In which we welcome back Iszi Lawrence to talk about civilisation collapse! Cue doom and gloom and...donkey chariots? Check out Iszi's new show, Your Place or Mine, on BBC Sounds.
2022-05-01
35 min
Against the Lore
Hair
In which Flo finds out what hairstyles she would have rocked in our three different periods of ancient history! Meg says her short hair would have been suitable for a slave, while Zenia advises Flo to get herself a monobrow and an ornatrix (Latin for hairdresser). Barney takes us through the different hairstyles of Ancient Egypt and the Ancient Near East - be warned, this episode comes with a visual cue!
2022-04-17
33 min
Rock's Backpages
E124: Devon Powers on The Village Voice + Red Hot Chili Peppers + White Stripes audio
In this episode we welcome the excellent Devon Powers — beamed in from Philadelphia — and ask her to talk about The Village Voice, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the White Stripes… and music journalism since the turn of the century.Devon begins by talking about the music she loved when growing up in her native Michigan — and her first awareness of "rock critics". We hear about her move to New York City in 1999, her early pieces for the PopMatters site, and the Anglophilia that led to umpteen pieces about the likes of Clinic, Starsailor, Badly Drawn Boy and, yes, even Oce...
2022-04-05
1h 08
Against the Lore
Celebrity
In which we play a game of smash or pass on the celebrities of antiquity...from actors to priests to kings to politicians, there's a whole range of ancient celebs on whom we dish the dirt...
2022-04-03
34 min
Against the Lore
Natural Disasters
In which we welcome Jerry Toner to talk about natural disasters in the ancient world! Jerry goes against the lore to tell us that the Romans weren't actually that fussed about Vesuvius; Meg and Barney both share flood myths from Greek and Mesopotamian traditions; Flo wonders whether Pliny was the original storm chaser...
2022-02-20
32 min
Against the Lore
Buildings
In which we welcome Professor Michael Scott, who has co-presented several series of the BBC's Invisible Cities, to talk to us about buildings! We each present our favourite buildings from the ancient world: Michael votes for the Parthenon, Zenia proposes Hadrian's Wall, Barney shares his admiration for the pyramids and Meg of course likes the building named after her (not really but sort of).
2022-02-06
31 min
Against the Lore
Poetry
In which we welcome Dr Valerie Smitherman to talk about the connections between ancient and modern poetry. Valerie tells us about her research on Bedouin poetic traditions and the modern-day X-factor style TV poetry contest in the UAE. Barney, Zenia and Meg each share their favourite poems from the ancient world.
2022-01-23
33 min
Against the Lore
Pet Peeves
In which we try to purge our January blues by getting all our pet peeves out in one go. Zenia objects to the objectification of Cleopatra; Meg goes against the lore on some assumptions about Homer, and Barney points a finger at orientalist attitudes to the Ancient Near East.
2022-01-09
33 min
Against the Lore
Alcohol
In which we celebrate the festive season with drinks from each of our periods in history. Barney chugs beer, Zenia sips white wine, while Meg glugs Greek grog.
2021-12-26
38 min
Against the Lore
Tattoos & Piercings
In which we welcome Iszi Lawrence to talk about the Scythians and their love of tattoos! Barney shares that the ancient Mesopotamians were very into piercings but across the ancient world, there were negative associations with tattoos, which were seen as a mark of punishment or ownership. Zenia reveals the etymology of the word 'stigma', and the whole Against the Lore team share what tattoos they would get...
2021-12-12
33 min
Against the Lore
Alphabet
In which we dive into history to find out the origins of how we write the way we do! The origins of the word 'alphabet' lie in Meg's territory, but she tag teams across to Barney to find out where the letters themselves came from. Meanwhile, Zenia reveals an unusual root to the Latin alphabet.
2021-11-28
32 min
Against the Lore
Remembrance - Remembrance Sunday Special
In which we welcome Rebecca Bradshaw to tell us about how the Ancient Near East commemorated conflict, and how the communities from that same area today value, preserve or even destroy ancient heritage. Meg shares stories about how the ancient Greeks remembered their war dead, while Zenia tells us that the Romans did their best to ignore theirs...
2021-11-14
34 min
Against the Lore
BONUS EPISODE - Music Part 3
In which Meg chats to Bettina Joy de Guzman, classicist and multi-instrumentalist, about ancient instruments. Bettina plays us several beautiful lyres - deep ones, small ones, some in the shape of triangles - as well as the aulos and a selection of drums. Find out more about Bettina's work on bettinajoydeguzman.com
2021-11-07
26 min
Against the Lore
Ghosts - Halloween Special
In which Barney, Zenia and Meg each share a ghost story from their respective historical periods. Meg tells us that Socrates believed in reincarnation, Zenia shares that mosquitos can come back to haunt you, and Barney reveals that leeks are the scariest vegetable...
2021-10-31
34 min
Against the Lore
Time
In which Zenia reveals that there is no year zero, Barney takes us back to the future, and Meg is stuck in Ancient Greece's Groundhog Month.
2021-10-17
35 min
Against the Lore
Superstition
In which Caroline Lawrence joins us again to talk about her favourite topic, superstition in the ancient world! Meg reveals a spell to turn you invisible, Barney takes us through Babylonian omens and Caroline tells us about the power of the evil eye...
2021-09-19
35 min
Against the Lore
Colours
In which we welcome Scott Gray to talk about colours in the ancient world! Meg and Scott discuss whether the ancient Greeks were colour-blind, Zenia tells us about how statues in the ancient world were painted in bright colours, and the colours of the rainbow confuse everyone, from Homer to Aristotle...
2021-09-05
30 min
Against the Lore
Crime
In which Against the Lore goes Against the Law with an episode on crime in the ancient world! Tune in for tales of heinous crimes (committed by hardened criminals like stale bread) and the trailer for a new series of Brooklyn 99 but set in ancient Babylonia...
2021-08-22
35 min
Against the Lore
Olympics
In which Meg tells us about how the Olympics really started, Zenia tells us about how Nero messed them up, and Barney shares stories of ancient Near Eastern ultra runners.
2021-08-08
34 min
Against the Lore
Pets
In which we are joined by Salima Ikram, Professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo! She tells us about Egyptian police baboons, Meg shares the story of Odysseus' loyal dog Argos, and Zenia goes against the lore on the rumour that Caligula made his horse a consul...
2021-07-25
34 min
Against the Lore
BONUS EPISODE! Nero Exhibition Guide
This special bonus episode is a guide to the Nero exhibition that's currently on at the British Museum. Zenia visited a few weeks ago and wanted to record a podcast that can accompany you around the exhibition, or help inform you before you visit it, or if you can't make it to the exhibition, this could serve as a long distance audio guide.
2021-07-19
33 min
Against the Lore
Birthdays
Happy birthday Zenia! And what better way to celebrate than to find out what people did for their birthdays in ancient times. Flo is disappointed to find out that people didn't eat their own birthday cakes, and Barney tells us the truth about horoscopes...
2021-07-11
35 min
Against the Lore
Toilets
In which we find out what waste disposal methods were used in the ancient world. Zenia tells us the story of the Roman toilet octopus, and there's a unanimous vote to 'Bring Back Sulak', the Mesopotamian dirty hands demon...
2021-06-27
34 min
Against the Lore
Music Part 2
In which Dr Jeremy Swist joins us again to talk about what music was like in the ancient world, and Meg tells us where the word 'guitar' comes from...
2021-06-13
34 min
Against the Lore
Music Part 1
In which we welcome Dr Jeremy Swist as our special guest, and discover how ancient history features in metal music!
2021-05-30
32 min
Against the Lore
Clothing
In which we welcome Caroline Lawrence as our special guest, and find out about smelly Romans, fly Mesopotamian hairstyles, deadly accessories and a shocking lack of pockets in the ancient world!
2021-05-16
34 min
Against the Lore
Season 2 Trailer
Look out for Season 2 of Against the Lore!
2021-05-09
00 min
Against the Lore
Neurodiversity
In which we talk about how neurodiversity might have been seen in the ancient world. Zenia and Flo discuss the Emperor Claudius and his potentially neurodiverse behaviour, and Barney shares a description of what could be OCD from a Babylonian text.
2021-04-11
33 min
Against the Lore
Globetrotters
In which we compare ancient globetrotters from ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and the ancient near east! Zenia reveals that Hadrian's Wall was not just in Britain, and Barney makes the case for Babylonian king Nabonidus and his staycation.
2021-03-28
29 min
Against the Lore
Hospitals
In which we discover that there were no hospitals in the pre-Christian ancient world; Meg tells us about surgery in the Temples of Asclepius, and Barney describes the multiple uses for a goat in Babylonian medicine...
2021-03-14
33 min
Against the Lore
School
In which we introduce our favourite substitute teacher, Meg, and Barney insists that everything should be written on fireproof clay tablets.
2021-02-28
31 min
Against the Lore
Love
In which we discover the real relationship of 'roommates' in the ancient world, and Flo offers to produce a Hollywood version of the Epic of Gilgamesh.
2021-02-14
29 min
Against the Lore
Leadership
In which we discover how ancient democracy was different from modern democracy, and Zenia tells us why the Romans were scared of crowns...
2021-01-31
34 min
Against the Lore
Food
In which Barney tells us where chickens come from, and Flo discovers the Roman version of Marmite on Hadrian's Wall.
2021-01-17
30 min
Against the Lore
Happy Holidays!
In which we find out about the parallels between Christmas and the Roman festival of Saturnalia, and Barney tells us about the 'old Egyptian switcheroo'.
2021-01-03
28 min