Garrett Ryan
Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece historian, PhD, author and YouTuber (Toldinstone) who leads tours and produces scholarship and popular content on Roman and Greek history and archaeology.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 55min
Who Was The Oracle of Delphi?
Dr. Garrett Ryan, historian and author of Told in Stone and Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants, explores the mysterious Oracle of Delphi. He describes pilgrimage and sanctuary life. He explains the Pythia’s identity, selection, and changing role. He traces Delphi’s rise, riches, rituals, famous prophecies, political authority, and eventual decline.
Feb 6, 2026 • 3h 8min
#380 - “Secret Link!” - Ancient Rome Expert on Vatican Egypt Tie, Cleopatra & Odyssey | Toldinstone
Garrett Ryan, PhD historian of Ancient Rome and Greece, author and YouTuber. He explores Roman military intelligence, frontier logistics and how empires tax and govern far-flung provinces. He dives into Egypt-Rome links, moving obelisks and St. Peter’s layered history. He also covers Alexander’s rapid conquests, Roman shipping risks and the founding of Londinium.
Mar 5, 2026 • 2h 30min
Told In Stone | Power, Influence, Technology, & Empire of Greece & Rome
Garrett Ryan, historian (PhD) and creator of Told In Stone, specializes in ancient Greece and Rome. He explores Greek philosophy and democracy, the Antikythera mechanism and ancient science, monumental stonework and engineering, hoplite and Roman military systems, Pompeii’s daily life, and theories on Rome’s rise and fall. Multiple lively stories and archaeological mysteries keep the conversation brisk and surprising.
