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The Reading Party Podcast

The Reading Party Podcast

Von: Megan Lewis and Lexie Henning
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Are you obsessed with mythology and the ancient world? Does seeing Medusa in movies make you smile? Do you tell yourself “Just one more page!” at 3am when reading a novel based on an ancient myth? Do you drink tea (or any hot beverage of choice)? Then your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians have got you covered.



Join Megan and Lexie (with tea and snacks of course!) as they read and watch books, films, and T.V. shows set in the ancient world and dissect every aspect of them. This dynamic duo will try to cover everything from popular films, like the Brad Pitt Troy, to up and coming books like Wrath Goddess Sing. Whether you’ve read them, seen them, or never even heard of them, join us every week as we spill the tea on a ton of ancient stories!

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  • Reading Party on hiatus

    Reading Party on hiatus
    Sep 17 2025

    Lexie hops on to share an announcement about the Reading Party podcast.


    Worry not, we will be back with a whole new season sometime in late 2026! In the meantime, we have 3 full seasons of fun content available to check out.

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    2 Min.
  • Bonus Episode! Assassin's Creed Odyssey with Kassandra & Alexios

    Bonus Episode! Assassin's Creed Odyssey with Kassandra & Alexios
    Sep 16 2025

    Welcome back for a very special bonus episode of The Reading Party podcast! Join us as we sit down with Melissanthi Mahut and Michael Antonakos, the voices behind Greek siblings Kassandra and Alexios in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The discussion dives into their backgrounds, their connections to Greek mythology, and their experiences working on the game. They explore the challenges and rewards of voice acting for a sprawling historical video game, reminisce about ancient Greek culture, and even brainstorm mythical quests they would love to see in the game. Tune in for an engaging talk sprinkled with humor, thoughtful insights into the ancient world, and a few fun tangents!




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    1 Std. und 10 Min.
  • Ben-Hur (2016)

    Ben-Hur (2016)
    Jan 28 2025

    In this final episode of season 3 of The Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie are discussing the 2016 film “Ben-Hur”. They share their thoughts on the film’s historical accuracy, the anachronisms in costume and set design, and the unexpected presence of Jesus in the narrative. From the dramatic chariot race to the film's ultimate message of forgiveness and redemption, they analyze what worked and what didn't in this modern retelling of a classic tale.


    The film "Ben-Hur" (2016) attempts to weave together historical and biblical narratives, creating a complex tapestry that can both engage and frustrate viewers. The story centers on Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish man living in Roman-occupied Judea, and his adoptive brother Masala, who becomes a Roman officer. This setup inherently invites a blend of historical context and biblical themes, particularly with the inclusion of Jesus as a character.


    Join Megan and Lexie as they navigate their way through historical inaccuracies, a confusing and frustrating amount of biblical tropes, and a welcome appearance of the wonderful Morgan Freeman.


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    51 Min.
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