The Biblical Kingdom of Israel
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the ancient kingdom of Israel is a central part of the Old Testament. Famous for its ki...
Heracles
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan Hughes continues the Greek Gods and Goddesses series with today’s deity; the most popular ...
The Ark of the Covenant
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ark of the Covenant is one of the most famous, yet mysterious, objects mentioned in the Hebrew B...
Origins of the Celts
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celts are an ancient people shrouded in mystery and intrigue. In the minds of most people the wo...
Moses & The Exodus
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Moses and the Exodus is one of the oldest and most well known in history. It is full of...
The Parthians
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Parthians were heavyweights of ancient Mesopotamia. Hailing from what is now modern day Iran, th...
Noah's Ark and the Flood
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ancients launches a new miniseries exploring the stories, people, objects and kingdoms central t...
The Fall of Mark Antony: From Caesar to Cleopatra
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the death of his patron Julius Caesar, the Roman world was Mark Antony’s for the taking. His...
The Rise of Mark Antony
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Antony; the headstrong bad boy, a feared commander, lover and traitor memorably depicted by Ric...
Hadrian's Wall
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most famous Roman frontier in the world. A massive c.13-foot high wall that spanned the len...
Spartacus: Life or Legend
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘I am Spartacus!’ In the field of epic film making, the 1960 historical drama ‘Spartacus’ is...
Dionysus: God of Wine
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dionysus. He's known as the party God of ancient Greece who you never wanted to cross. Associated wi...
Caligula
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caligula. One of the most infamous Roman emperors of them all. He didn't rule Rome for long, but he ...
The Cleopatras: A Dynasty of Rule Breakers
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cleopatra. It is one of the most recognisable names in ancient history, made famous by the exploits ...
Nineveh
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nineveh was one of the great cities of ancient Mesopotamia. Situated on the eastern bank of the Rive...
Origins of the Silk Road
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Silk Road was a pivotal ancient exchange network that connected the grassy steppes of Asia and t...
The Roman Auxiliary
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auxiliaries were some of the most important troops in the all-conquering Roman Army. Unlike legionar...
The Beaker People
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Beaker People were a Bronze Age culture that revolutionised prehistoric Britain. They were respo...
The Library of Alexandria
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Library of Alexandria was one of the most important and most celebrated buildings of the ancient...
Apollo: God of the Sun
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apollo, the favourite son of Zeus and twin brother of Artemis, was a Greek God with many faces. Perh...
The Goths
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Goths are renowned for many things, not least sacking Rome in 410 AD and helping to bring about ...
Looted Artefacts: Black Market of Archaeology
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the dark side of archeology? The illegal seizing of ancient artefacts? ...
The First Europeans
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Europe’s earliest known humans lived over 1.2 million years ago. After initially roaming the plain...
How to Survive in Babylonia
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you be able to survive in ancient Babylonia?In this episode, Tristan is joined once again by A...
The Great Sphinx
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic monuments from ancient history. 73 meters in leng...
Pontius Pilate
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pontius Pilate was the Roman Prefect of Judea during the reign of Emperor Tiberius and is most famou...
The Pantheon
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Pantheon is one of the greatest Roman monuments still standing. First built as a pagan temple by...
Britain After the Ice Age: Star Carr
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over 13,000 years ago, Britain emerged from the ravages of the Ice Age as a changed land. Mesolithic...
Great Wall of China
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the most iconic structures in the world: The Great Wall of China.But is it just one wall...
Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artemis is best known as the goddess of the Hunt. But she is far more than just the famed huntress o...
The Walls of Babylon
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ancient metropolis of Babylon was famed for its wonders like the Tower of Babel and the mysterio...
The Origins of Wine
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. But its popularity dates back thou...
The Great Pyramid of Giza
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only ‘Wonder of the Ancient World’ still standing. Built over 4...
Zenobia: Queen of Palmyra
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zenobia, queen of the glittering city state of Palmyra, was a titan of the third century Near-East. ...
The Silver Pharaohs
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Silver Pharaohs refers to a lesser-known set of ancient Egyptian rulers of the 21st Dynasty, nam...
Roman Special Forces
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Romans were renowned for their military prowess and skill. Their legions successfully conquered ...
Origins of Carthage
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Famed as one of Rome’s fiercest enemies, the city of Carthage was one of the jewels of the ancient...
Ice Age Britain: Finding the First Homo sapiens
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roughly 40,000 years ago, Ice Age Britain was undergoing a transformation. The first modern hum...
Sulla
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucius Cornellius Sulla Felix is one of the most important Roman statesmen of antiquity. An inspirat...
Persia Reborn: Rise of the Sasanians
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sasanians are renowned as one of Rome's most feared enemies. Founded in third century Persia by ...
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Quest for Immortality
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving works of storytelling in history. It begins wit...
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Rise of Enkidu
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving works of storytelling from history. Written in ...
The First Dogs
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For millennia dogs have been undoubtedly man’s best friend. But when did humans first start keepin...
Hermes: Messenger of the Gods
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Famed as the herald of the Greek gods, Hermes is the ‘jack of all trades’ when it comes to the p...
Alexander the Great
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is everything you need to know about the famed conqueror Alexander the Great. Alongside Dan Sno...
Lascaux Cave: Ice Age Art
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lascaux Cave is an Ice Age wonder. Its walls and ceilings are adorned with stunning depictions of bi...
Cicero
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Tullius Cicero is one of the most famous orators in ancient history, and a central figure dur...
The Bronze Age Collapse
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bronze Age Collapse was one of the most cataclysmic events in human history. Over just a few dec...
The First Irish
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over 10,000 years ago, many believe Ireland was a place where hunter-gatherers roamed. A place where...
Jericho
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ancient city of Jericho is often thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in t...
How to Survive in Ancient Rome
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains a reference to animal crueltyWould you be able to survive in ancient Rome?Toda...
Zeus
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zeus, the chief deity in Greek mythology, is the Olympian god of sky and thunder, and is king of all...
The Assassination of Julius Caesar
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March 15th 44BC is perhaps the most notorious date in all of ancient history. On that fateful day, t...
Rise of Hannibal
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He was one of the greatest enemies the Romans ever faced. An excellent general and a larger-than-lif...
Sex & Sparta
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains graphic references to sex, infant mortality, and sexual assault.While Spartans...
Sparta vs Athens: The Greek World War
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marked by shifting alliances, chaotic power struggles, and devastating consequences - the Peloponnes...
Jesus of Nazareth
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus of Nazareth is one of the most famous figures in history. Believed to be the Son of God in Chr...
The Spartan Warrior
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most famed classes of soldiers from antiquity, the Spartan warrior has been immortalised ...
Demeter with Natalie Haynes
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Demeter is the Goddess of the Harvest and Agriculture in Ancient Greek mythology.Mother of Persephon...
Origins of Sparta
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Considered one of Athens' biggest rivals, and known for their bloodthirsty and brutal nature - there...
The Roman Secret Service
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of spies, images of suave men in suits sipping martinis tend to come to mind - not, w...
The Vandals
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known for bringing about the fall of the Western Roman Empire - the Vandals have a reputation of vio...
Keros: Bronze Age Mystery
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While a small, uninhabited island today, Keros held significant importance during the Bronze Age. As...
Treasures of Pompeii
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite being uncovered in the 16th Century - new finds are still being discovered daily in Pompeii....
Kazakhstan's Valley of Kings
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gold and horses! Few ancient civilisations were greater masters of metalworking and horse riding tha...
Persephone: Queen of the Underworld
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains references to death and sexual assault.Persephone is Queen of the Underworld i...
The Illyrians: Pirates of the Adriatic
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inhabiting the Balkans in antiquity, the Illyrians played a vital role in Ancient History. From thei...
Origins of Gaza
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, the area today known as Gaza has often been a contentious site. Its historical s...
Human Evolution: Dragon Man
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Homo longi, also known as Dragon Man, is an extinct archaic human species - with a nearly complete s...
Witches
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From seductive sorceresses to withered necromancers, witches play a varied - and vital - role in anc...
The Sahara: Traders and Travellers
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stretching across from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, Northern Africa is dominated by the Sahara...
The Murders of Alexander the Great
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains strong language, and references to sexual assault.Alexander the Great - conque...
How to Survive the Ice Age
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of the 'Ice Age', tales of saber-toothed predators and hulking megafauna probably com...
Hades: King of the Underworld
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains references to death and sexual assault.Hades is King of the the dead and the U...
Ötzi the Iceman
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ötzi, otherwise known as the Iceman, is a renowned glacial mummy uncovered in 1991 in the Tyrolean ...
Tyre: Jewel of Phoenicia
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, Tyre was a jewel of the Ancient World. A Phoenician...
Gladiators in Britain
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of Gladiators you tend to think of Roman Amphitheatres, Hollywood films, and probably...
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Jesus, John the Baptist & Essenes
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2/2. Of unknown authorship, the Dead Sea Scrolls - also known as the Qumran Scrolls - are some ...
Roman Emperors with Mary Beard
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When examining the role of the Emperor within the Roman Empire, it is often easier to focus on the i...
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Mysteries of Qumran
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1/2. Potentially one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever, the Dead Sea Scroll...
Ramesses the Great
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest Pharaohs from Ancient Egypt, Ramesses II is renowned for commissioning some of t...
Harappan Civilisation
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Harappan civilisation, also known as the Indus Valley civilisation, was an ancient urban civilis...
The Roman Legionary
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you picture ancient Roman Soldiers, an image of battle-hardened warriors equipped with iron bre...
Liangzhu: Cradle of Chinese Civilisation?
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you begin to understand the origins of Chinese civilization? Located near the Yangtze River...
Medusa
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains references to sexual assault.Medusa stands as one of the most iconic yet misco...
Origins of Olive Oil
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of inventions that helped change the course of history, it's doubtful Olive Oil makes...
Pompeii: The Eruption of Vesuvius
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains references to scenes that some listeners may find distressingIn 79 AD, ancient...
Maya Sacrifice & Warfare
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a history stretching back thousands of years, it’s about time that the Ancients started looki...
Homo floresiensis: Early Human ‘Hobbit’
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An extinct species of archaic human, Homo floresiensis has been discovered solely in one, very speci...
Sex Work in Pompeii
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains some strong language references to sexual content.Pompeii is shrouded in myths...
Attila the Hun: Terror of Rome
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Returning to one of the most infamous names in history, what happened to Attila the Hun after the de...
Gladiators of Pompeii
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains some references to graphic violence.Gladiators are one the most enduring symbo...
Attila the Hun: Scourge of God
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most powerful, and feared, leaders of history - Attila the Hun's legacy has persevered ov...
Pompeii: Life Before the Eruption
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ancient city of Pompeii is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries on earth. Frozen in ti...
Cyrus the Great
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ancient Persian ruler who founded the Achaemenid Empire, known for his benevolent governance and...
Chichén Itzá
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is home to monumental pyramids, temples, and...
Poseidon: God of the Sea
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, Poseidon is one of the most iconic Olympians.In this episod...
Stonehenge
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stonehenge. The most iconic prehistoric monument in the world. And yet its story is still so enigmat...
Homo Naledi: The First Burials?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Uncovered a decade ago in the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa, Homo Naledi's discovery has i...
Jersey: Ice Age Island
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The largest of the Channel Islands, when you think of Jersey, it's doubtful that Neanderthals, Wooll...