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Petra: Ancient Wonder of the World
Episode 462
Despite being one of the most visited historic spots on the planet today, Petra was once a so-called ‘lost city,’ hidden from western eyes in a vast …
2 years ago
The Sirens
Episode 461
The word 'Sirens' conjures up many images, possibly of beautiful mermaid-like creatures luring sailors to their watery deaths. These ancient Greek my…
2 years ago
Origins of Beer
Episode 460
It's one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world. But did you know that beer is also one of the world's oldest beverages, with a history th…
2 years ago
The First Cats
Episode 459
Cats! These much loved furry friends have brightened people’s lives for millenia. And it was the same in ancient times. They were pets. They were pes…
2 years ago
The Parthenon: Wonder of Athens
Episode 457
It is the most famous monument of ancient Greece. Its remains standing tall above modern Athens today, more than 2,000 years old. The Parthenon. A te…
2 years ago
Mycenae: Cradle of Bronze Age Greece
Episode 456
Overlooking the Argolid Plain in the eastern Peloponnese, Mycenae was once the envy of the Mediterranean world. It rose to prominence in the late Bro…
2 years ago
Commodus: The Gladiator Emperor
Episode 455
Known as one of Rome's worst emperors, Commodus is famed for both his infamy and bravado. Ascending the throne as a teenager, he dressed up as Hercul…
2 years ago
Origins of the Olympics
Episode 454
The Olympics. It’s the most famous sporting event in the world, and the 33rd Olympiad is taking place in Paris right now. But how did it all begin?
It…
2 years ago
Hestia: Goddess of Hearth & Home
Episode 453
As both the eldest and youngest child of the great titan Kronos, and the Greek goddess of hearth and home, Hestia was incredibly important in almost …
2 years, 1 month ago
The Maya Collapse
Episode 452
Just over 1,000 years ago, the ancient Maya world in Mesoamerica was turned upside down. Prominent cities like Tikal, Palenque, Copan and Calakmul, t…
2 years, 1 month ago