Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

Dive into the vibrant world of ancient sports heroes, where legends like Theogenes and Diagoras come to life with captivating tales. Explore the trials of pioneering female athletes like Calipatria and Canisca, breaking barriers in a male-dominated arena. Unravel the mystery of Melanchomas, a champion whose defensive strategy challenged the norms of strength. Relive epic moments of loyalty and betrayal as Astoulas risks it all for his Olympic dreams. History, mythology, and sporting spirit collide for a thrilling journey!

Dive into the quirks of ancient life, where even the classics had bad customer reviews! Discover the names of beloved ancient pets and how young boys communicated their feelings in letters. Uncover the first recorded customer complaint from Mesopotamia and explore the special bonds between ancient Greeks and their dogs. Graffiti makes a surprising appearance as a timeless form of expression, proving that just like today, ancient people had their own unique vibes and experiences!

Dive into the enchanting world of sea monsters and river beasts! Explore the myth of Cetus and how it compares to the legendary Kraken. Discover the amusing talents of swimming pigs and the tales of Triton and Jason's crew. Journey through the lore of the Loch Ness Monster and charming Scottish legends like the Kelpie. Delve into a bittersweet story of love and sacrifice, showcasing a mother's tragic choice to turn her children into stones to maintain her connection to them.

Oh Muses! Snake kings and werecreatures await in the Ancient civilization of Aksum - modern day Ethiopia and Eritrea. In this episode we encounter common poisonous flowers, distractable birds, trade routes, early hominid skeletons, and an ancient empire.You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh Muses! The royal family of Mycenae works on their coping skills in this episode. We encounter intergenerational trauma, three-to-four murders, two attempted murders, and heists!You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh Muses! We revisit the aftermath of the Trojan War, In this episode we encounter siblings, human sacrifice, an excessive amount of revenge murder, an Achilles cameo, and two-part episodes.You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh Muses! We travel to the Roman Empire to discuss real life gladiators. In this episode we encounter old-school graffiti, historical facts, enslaved people, volcanic eruptions, self unaliving, unalivng other people willy nilly, talk of animal cruelty, Geneva conventions, and cosplaying emperors.This one’s a bit gnarly, folks, so listen with caution!You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the powerful Legend of the White Snake, where love and loyalty clash against malevolent forces. Witness Bai Suzhen's emotional battle to protect her husband from ominous threats at Jinshan Temple. Experience an epic showdown of elemental magic as she faces Fahai during her pregnancy. Explore the bittersweet journey of a fractured family, where academic success becomes a path to reconnecting with lost loved ones. Amidst the turmoil, themes of love, betrayal, and resilience shine through!

Oh Muses! We return to Chinese mythology to hear about more snakes. We encounter snakes pretending to be people, potion drinking, a violent crane, and mountains where mortals can’t go.You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh Muses! Apollo faces consequences, but makes the best of it. In this episode we encounter immortals getting grounded, killing people who don’t deserve it, trying to change fate, strange idioms, and fighting death himself.You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!We have another book! You can pre-order here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices