Old Things Are Always in Good Repute

16/07/2022

Did someone say Aeneas?

Coming next weekend!

14/02/2022

A new episode to blow away the Monday Blues!

A short episode, given the scant sources but that'll be rectified next week with Aeneas!

Further suggested reading are The Beginnings of Rome by T Cornell and Early Rome by Guy Bradley!

An episode by Old Things Are Always In Good Repute: Roman History

05/02/2022

An episode by Old Things Are Always In Good Repute: Roman History

09/01/2022

Here we go then!

Season 1 of Old Things Are Always In Good Repute is coming to you on the 5th of February.

Season 1: Foundation(s). This season will look at the various foundations and founders of Rome. We'll then look at each of the kings of Rome and finish with foundation of the Roman Republic.

Who else is excited?

06/01/2022

Well, I put out a few polls and the reboot will be launching in a seasonal form rather than weekly episodes.

I'll get started working out the logistics of this and what it will look like and let you all know soon!

Can't wait to get back to talking to you all about Roman History.

I only hope I do Roman Emperors: Totalus Rankium Podcast a little bit of justice and make Roman History as interesting as they do!

18/12/2021

New microphone, scripts to be written tomorrow. Rebooting the podcast on Roman History, starting in 2022.

Spread the word!

24/04/2021

Despite being dormant for a long time the page has been getting some traction over recent weeks which has blown my mind!

A relaunch of the podcast is in the works, a bit of a homage to Mike Duncan's a history of Rome and hopefully some interviews with experts along the way.

To celebrate rebirths here's Aeneas carrying Anchises as Troy falls on his way to begin the lineage for the foundation of Rome. Sculpted by Berini in the 17th Century.

25/06/2020

Sorry things have been a bit quiet on here recently! Been a bit of a busy time adjusting to home working alongside this, but I promise more episodes and posts are coming!

In the mean time I'll be attending this virtual lecture on Helena courtesy of the British School at Rome. No need to be a member, sign up to attend is free here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8QMvXyEdSL2Yd_Nwg6O7Zg

30/04/2020

Today is my day off from work which can only mean one thing, writing the next episode of the podcast, ready to record and get out to you lovely people over the weekend!

Why don't you jog your memory of the Pompey Story so far by giving episode 2 a lesson!

https://audioboom.com/posts/7565761-02-pompey-a-saviour-of-rome

An episode by Old Things Are Always In Good Repute: Roman History

25/04/2020

We're all go this weekend with another episode on the religious life of Pompey the Great.

This week we look at the religious image of Pompey prior to his command against Mithridates. Please listen, share and subscribe.

Available on Itunes, Spotify and Stitcher!

https://audioboom.com/posts/7565761-02-pompey-a-saviour-of-rome

An episode by Old Things Are Always In Good Repute: Roman History

18/04/2020

Earlier I posted a blog entitled ' What a meagre tomb for a man so rich in Temples'

Well, I thought I'd show you just how beautiful a tomb from Ancient Rome could be, especially on the inside.

Introducing to you the Tomb of the Valerii, although this name does not reflect the name of the original occupants of the tomb, on the Via Latina, constructed in the second half of the second century CE the tomb's exterior is grand, split over two levels with columns in the doorway.

The interior is simply stunning, brightly coloured. It just goes to show the amount of care put in to honouring loved ones, and that there must have been repeat visits to the tomb by family members, why else go to this expense?

17/04/2020

Remember the underground home we showed a couple of days ago?

Well here's another a stone's throw away from that Domus! The modern day Church was built in the 4th/5th Century, however the property was originally owned by the (not then) emperor Trajan.

The ownership passed into the imperial estate and at some point in the 3rd Century this Mithraeum was built.

Visiting it was something else! With its original central isle and stone benches heading towards the focal point of the sculpture of Mithras at the end.

16/04/2020

We have a new blog post out!

This time we look at Pompey's dedication to Venus once he returned to Rome!

https://jonlang929.wixsite.com/oldthingsare/post/that-s-no-theatre-it-s-a-temple

Pompey’s return to Rome marks a shift from the religious programme that he adopted in the east. It goes from stressing his own divinity, in the way of a Hellenistic ruler, to honouring the Gods of Rome in a more traditional manner. This particular post will focus on Pompey’s honouring of Venus. ...

15/04/2020

Ever wondered what sort of thing would have been shown off during a Roman Triumphal Procession? Well, as well as the army and general marching through Rome there would also be great treasures.

Like this Krater (a Greek mixing bowl) That is said to have belonged to Mithradates VI, largely due to his name being inscribed on the object.

This would have been paraded through the streets of Rome, maybe by Sulla or Pompey on their return from the East as heroes.

If you'd like to hear more about the relationship between Pompey and Sulla it is covered briefly in the Latest episode of the Old Things Are Always In Good Repute Podcast!

https://audioboom.com/posts/7555883-01-pompey-the-great-an-introduction

14/04/2020

Episode one of the Old Things Are Always in Good Repute!

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13/04/2020

If you could self isolate anywhere where better than here in its glory day?

The Villa of the Quintilii, so large that the locals believed it to be an entire town.

Commodus, he of Ridley Scott's Gladiator, certainly liked it. Having the Quintilii brothers killed and confiscated the property in to imperial possession.

It was large enough to have its own aqueduct to feed the baths and may have been where Cleander met his end...

12/04/2020

What's the strangest thing you've found in the basement area of your workplace?

It may take some beating compared to what I was invited to see back in 2016.

Hidden some metres under a Solicitor's office was an Ancient Domus, beautifully preserved and restored.

Due to lack of oxygen in the area we were only allowed to stay in there for around 10 minutes!

11/04/2020

With the world in lockdown and the weather being as beautiful as it is I've decided to try and trick myself in to thinking of easier times.

Today I'm trying to place myself back to 2016 when I studied at the British School at Rome.

10/04/2020

Oh my goodness!

The trailer for the Podcast has just hit!

The Old Things are Always In Good Repute Podcast is available on Itunes, Spotify and Audioboom as well as others!

Simply search away and subscribe!

Here is a handy link!

https://audioboom.com/channels/5022868

Old Things Are Always In Good Repute is a podcast all about ancient Rome from soon to be PhD candidate Jon Langston. This podcast is a companion piece offering more in-depth analysis of the topics featured on the blog.

10/04/2020

Oh my!

We're officially live with a podcast!

You can find the trailer for all things to come on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audioboom and Deezer!

While you're at it why don't you give the page a like to be notified straight away of any update!

Here's a handy link to the podcast!

https://audioboom.com/channels/5022868

Old Things Are Always In Good Repute is a podcast all about ancient Rome from soon to be PhD candidate Jon Langston. This podcast is a companion piece offering more in-depth analysis of the topics featured on the blog.

10/04/2020

An episode by Old Things Are Always In Good Repute

08/04/2020

A new logo for the blog/podcast! I absolutely love it!

What do you all think?

03/04/2020

Hi all!

Please find a link to my blog site which has all three posts to date easily available to read.

Stay tuned for more blogs and hopefully more developments soon!

https://jonlang929.wixsite.com/oldthingsare