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The First Europeans
Episode 415
Europe’s earliest known humans lived over 1.2 million years ago. After initially roaming the plains of Iberia in small groups, they spread across the…
2 years, 4 months ago
How to Survive in Babylonia
Episode 414
Would you be able to survive in ancient Babylonia?
In this episode, Tristan is joined once again by Amanda Podany from California State Polytechnic Un…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Great Sphinx
Episode 412
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic monuments from ancient history. 73 meters in length and 20 meters high, the huge limestone statue …
2 years, 4 months ago
Pontius Pilate
Episode 411
Pontius Pilate was the Roman Prefect of Judea during the reign of Emperor Tiberius and is most famous for condemning Jesus of Nazareth to death by cr…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Pantheon
Episode 410
The Pantheon is one of the greatest Roman monuments still standing. First built as a pagan temple by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Caesar August…
2 years, 5 months ago
Britain After the Ice Age: Star Carr
Episode 409
Over 13,000 years ago, Britain emerged from the ravages of the Ice Age as a changed land. Mesolithic hunter-gatherers who had adapted to cold climate…
2 years, 5 months ago
Great Wall of China
Episode 407
It's one of the most iconic structures in the world: The Great Wall of China.
But is it just one wall? And who built it and why? Today, Tristan Hughes…
2 years, 5 months ago
Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt
Episode 406
Artemis is best known as the goddess of the Hunt. But she is far more than just the famed huntress of Greek mythology - she is the patron of the wild…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Walls of Babylon
Episode 405
The ancient metropolis of Babylon was famed for its wonders like the Tower of Babel and the mysterious Hanging Gardens. But few Babylonian monuments …
2 years, 5 months ago
The Origins of Wine
Episode 404
Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. But its popularity dates back thousands of years. Throughout ancient history, wine …
2 years, 5 months ago