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Caligula
Episode 427
Caligula. One of the most infamous Roman emperors of them all. He didn't rule Rome for long, but he has gained a legacy as this incredibly evil figur…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Cleopatras: A Dynasty of Rule Breakers
Episode 426
Cleopatra. It is one of the most recognisable names in ancient history, made famous by the exploits of Egypt’s controversial pharaoh queen. But did y…
2 years, 3 months ago
Nineveh
Episode 425
Nineveh was one of the great cities of ancient Mesopotamia. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Tigris, it rivalled cities like Babylon and Per…
2 years, 3 months ago
Origins of the Silk Road
Episode 424
The Silk Road was a pivotal ancient exchange network that connected the grassy steppes of Asia and the Middle East with the western world. The passag…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Roman Auxiliary
Episode 422
Auxiliaries were some of the most important troops in the all-conquering Roman Army. Unlike legionaries, their more heavily-armoured and widely famed…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Beaker People
Episode 421
The Beaker People were a Bronze Age culture that revolutionised prehistoric Britain. They were responsible for introducing Bronze Age technology into…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Library of Alexandria
Episode 420
The Library of Alexandria was one of the most important and most celebrated buildings of the ancient Mediterranean. It was a great hub of learning an…
2 years, 4 months ago
Apollo: God of the Sun
Episode 419
Apollo, the favourite son of Zeus and twin brother of Artemis, was a Greek God with many faces. Perhaps most famous as Phoebus, the God of the Sun, h…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Goths
Episode 417
The Goths are renowned for many things, not least sacking Rome in 410 AD and helping to bring about the fall of the Western Roman Empire. They were a…
2 years, 4 months ago
Looted Artefacts: Black Market of Archaeology
Episode 416
Have you ever wondered about the dark side of archeology? The illegal seizing of ancient artefacts? The looting of goods from age old historical site…
2 years, 4 months ago