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Prehistoric Ireland: Newgrange
Episode 540
An astonishing ancient tomb is Ireland's most famous prehistoric monument; Newgrange. Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Muiris O’Sullivan, an expert on …
1 year, 4 months ago
Jason and the Argonauts
Episode 539
From clashing rocks to golden treasure, Jason and the Argonauts is the ultimate Greek mythological adventure. But what lies behind the legend? And wh…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Birth of Indo-European
Episode 538
From the steppes of prehistoric Eurasia to the languages we speak today, the story of Indo-European is one of ancient roots and global impact. But wh…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Praetorian Guard: Rise to Power
Episode 537
From Gladiator to Rome Total War to I, Claudius, today the Cohortēs praetōriae are one of the most distinctive military units of Imperial Rome. It wa…
1 year, 4 months ago
John the Baptist
Episode 535
From the wilderness of ancient Judea to the pages of the New Testament, John the Baptist is one of the most compelling and mysterious figures in bibl…
1 year, 4 months ago
Cassandra: Priestess of Troy
Episode 534
*This episode discusses sexual assault*
Cursed by Apollo to always speak the truth but never be believed; what makes Cassandra's story so timeless and…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Great Jewish Revolt
Episode 533
70 AD. Tens of thousands of Roman troops surround Jerusalem. What follows is one of the most brutal sieges in ancient history—and the dramatic climax…
1 year, 4 months ago
Rise of Humans
Episode 532
How did we go from ancient apes to the dominant species on Earth? The story of human evolution is one of survival, adaptation, and extinction - stret…
1 year, 4 months ago
Herculaneum
Episode 531
In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius unleashed devastation on the Roman world, burying entire towns beneath volcanic ash. While Pompeii is world-famous, another …
1 year, 5 months ago
Prehistoric Nigeria: The Nok
Episode 530
In the heart of ancient Nigeria, a mysterious civilisation flourished - known today only through archaeology. The Nok Culture, symbolised by its stri…
1 year, 5 months ago