In a Time of Ancient Gods: The Xena Podcast

The First Triumvirate ends TODAY!!! and Gabby plays judge, jury, and executioner!!! MEANWHILE Justine researches Vercingetorix --  the real guy who inspired  Vercinix !  Check out our Patreon for Hayley's research on Roman Wine Fountains Check out our Patreon for Research References Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncie...

5'll getcha 10, Xena's at it again! MEANWHILE  Justine and Hayley rewatch Xena Warrior Princess' "King Con" and research Games & Gambling in the ancient world! Visit our Patreon for Justine's research on "The Pigeon Drop" and other Confidence Scams! Check out our Patreon for Research References Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on y...

For this sidequest episode we bring you Hayley's deep dive research on Euripides' play Iphegenia at Aulis , from our rewatch of Xena Season 3's Forgiven.  We originally intended to post this to our Patreon, but the themes and questions Hayley brings up regarding duty and integrity in senseless wars were so relevant to today's political climate, we wanted to share with all our l...

Cults! Magic Urns! Teenage stalkers! Will Xena and Gabby save the day? MEANWHILE Justine and Hayley rewatch Xena Season 3's Forgiven and research Apollo and Euripides' Iphigenia at Aulis!   Check out our Patreon for Research References Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content, follow us...

Xena deters the entire Persian army BY HERSELF, and Gabby stares death in the face with steady resolve?! MEANWHILE  Hayley & Justine rewatch Xena Season 3's One Against an Army and research the Persian Empire and Persian Army of the 5th century, BCE!  Check out our Patreon for Research References Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! w...

Illusia is Music: A World Built on Rhyme! Xena and Gabby have had a rough time! MEANWHILE Justine and Hayley rewatch Xena Season 3's The Bitter Suite and discuss the Tarot cards represented in the episode, and Xena & Gabby's inner worlds!  The majority of research for this episode comes from Rachel Pollack's book,   78 Degrees of Wisdom Check out our Patreon for Research Referen...

To prepare us for the genre-bending, life-changing, mind-altering musical episode that is The Bitter Suite: Justine brings us research on the Tarot Card imagery we meet in the realm of Illusia!  The majority of research for this episode comes from Rachel Pollack's book,   78 Degrees of Wisdom Check out our Patreon for Research References Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review...

Gather your fave Gabby moments and gird your heart! The episode we’ve been prepping for is finally here… MEANWHILE   Hayley & Justine rewatch Xena Season 3's Maternal Instincts and research Toys of the Ancient Greek World, and Rapid Aging and Changelings in Myth & History. Check out our Patreon for Research References Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your pre...

Gabby sends us all to the Jungian Cave of the Unconscious Mind and Xena goes fishing! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley rewatch Xena Season 3's The Quill is Mightier... and discuss Classical and Hellenistic Greek Historical Fiction! Check out our Patreon for Research References Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncientGods.c...

Twin strangers part trois! A real WHO’S WHO of Lucy Lawlesses! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine rewatch Xena Season 3's Warrior...Priestess...Tramp and research the Concept of Virginity, and Ritual Mass Suicide. This episode covers some heavy topics; here are the resources mentioned during our talk on Ritual Mass Suicide: 24/7 LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Support: www.thetrevorproject.org Supporting som...

Gabby snares an evil twin (not hers!) and Bruce Campbell romances the Queen of the Nile! MEANWHILE  Justine and Hayley rewatch Xena Season 3's The King of Assassins and Hayley researches Bandits, Thieves, and the Greek God Hermes  Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncientGod...

We continue our research into historical people who fought against, and within, the Roman Empire! In this sidequest episode, Justine gives a solo report on the myths, histories, and legacy of Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt, the Last of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, and arguably, Empress of Rome.  We meet Xenaverse Cleopatra in our next episode The King of Assassins.  The majority my research for this episode...

FLASHBACK PART DEUX!!!! Will Gabby and Xena EVER forgive each other?! MEANWHILE  Hayley & Justine rewatch Xena Season 3's The Debt part 2  and discuss Cruel and Unusual Punishment in the Roman Empire and Dynastic China by Barrington Moore!  Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTi...

FLAAASHBAAACK!!!! Gabby continues her path of terrible choices, Evil Xena cracks some good ones, and we meet a female protagonist who saves us all --  body and soul! MEANWHILE  Hayley & Justine rewatch Xena Season 3's The Debt Part 1 and research the Saka people of the Eurasian Steppe, Martial Art Film Choreography, the Ming Dynasty AND The Ming Era Great Wall! Check out our Patreon for R...

We continue our research into historical figures who fought against, and within, the Roman Empire! In this sidequest episode, Justine gives a solo report on the myths, histories, and legacy of Septimia Zenobia ! Queen of Palmyra and Warrior Empress of Rome!   Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform!...

Xena's the rightful King of England and Gabby wears a stylish sack! MEANWHILE  Hayley & Justine rewatch Xena Season 3's Gabrielle's Hope  and research Banshees, Excalibur and King Arthur! Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content,...

Xena meets some old friends and Gabby meets some new ones! Boudica (FKA Boadicea)! Caesar! Cults! An Ultimate Turning Point! MEANWHILE   Justine and Hayley rewatch Xena Season 3's The Deliverer research Khrafstar, Dahak, and we find a little Goddess of Discord refresher!  WE'RE REALLY IN IT NOW!!! Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe...

In this sidequest episode Justine gives a solo report on the myth, histories, and legacy of the Celtic Queen Herself, Boudica! In the Xenaverse we first meet her as Xena's frenemy Boadicea via Season 3's episode The Deliverer. We were so taken with her that we put together a full Boudica research episode, based mostly on Vanessa Collingridge's book Boudica: The Life and Legends of B...

Ares is back with a new reckless protege, but all his old tricks! And Xena knows a guy who sleeps with both eyes open! MEANWHILE   Justine & Hayley rewatch Xena Season 3's The Dirty Half-Dozen and research blacksmithing and gladiators! Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofA...

Living the dream! Repeat the day with Xena until everybody dies! Or lives! MEANWHILE  Hayley & Justine rewatch Xena Season 3's Been There, Done That and research Honor Culture and Midwifery in Ancient Greece!    Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more...

Season 3 and new Xena lore has been UNLOCKED!!! Is she a god? Where’s her dad? What other secrets has Cyrene been keeping?!?! And Gabby saves the day with a story! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley rewatch Xena Season 3's The Furies and research Euripides' play Orestes and the portrayal of madness in Ancient Greek comedy AND tragedy!      Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like...

IT'S OUR SEASON 2 FINALE and love is in the air! Xena hearts another sensitive bad boy and Gabby learns the Joxer Theme! MEANWHILE  Hayley & Justine research the Cupid & Psyche myth and discuss Monster Grooms!  Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncientGods.com For mo...

Gabby eats squid on a cursed ship, and we all swoon for the cursed & crushworthy captain of our dreams -- CECROPS! Xena teaches about problem solving, endurance and the many forms of love!  MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Cecrops and sea burial practices of the ancient Greeks and early modern Europeans! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special on-theme song from our favorite...

Where was XENA when the Westfold Fell? MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Genghis Khan and the Golden Horde, Swarms, Folk Horror, Feminist Utopias & Dystopias! Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content, follow us! For exclusive content check...

Another guy asks Xena to wear his dead wife’s dress and Gabby’s misery is our misery! MEANWHILE  Justine & Hayley research Sirens, Athena, and the man with a plan himself, Ulysses! Check out our Patreon for Research References ! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www. InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content, follow us! For exclusi...