Episode 193 - Celebrating Saturnalia: the history and traditions of the Roman midwinter festival

Published: Dec. 15, 2022, 6 a.m.

As Christmas festivities get into full swing, we\u2019re delving into the history of the Roman midwinter festival Saturnalia to discover what it was, how it was observed and its role in influencing today\u2019s traditions.\n\nGuiding us through the history of this ancient pagan celebration is Curator for Hadrian\u2019s Wall and the North East region, Dr Frances McIntosh.\n\nTo find out more about the history of Christmas, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/christmas/the-history-of-christmas\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices