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Attila the Hun: Scourge of God
Episode 336
One of the most powerful, and feared, leaders of history - Attila the Hun's legacy has persevered over centuries. His consolidation of the Hunnic tri…
3 years ago
Pompeii: Life Before the Eruption
Episode 335
The ancient city of Pompeii is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries on earth. Frozen in time since 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted, its s…
3 years ago
Cyrus the Great
Episode 334
The ancient Persian ruler who founded the Achaemenid Empire, known for his benevolent governance and conquests - Cyrus the Great was a giant of histo…
3 years, 1 month ago
Chichén Itzá
Episode 333
One of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is home to monumental pyramids, temples, and is a treasure trove of archaeological findings. …
3 years, 1 month ago
Poseidon: God of the Sea
Episode 332
God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, Poseidon is one of the most iconic Olympians.
In this episode, host Tristan Hughes is joined by Seth Pevnick,…
3 years, 1 month ago
Stonehenge
Episode 331
Stonehenge. The most iconic prehistoric monument in the world. And yet its story is still so enigmatic.
In this episode, host Tristan Hughes is joined…
3 years, 1 month ago
Homo Naledi: The First Burials?
Episode 330
Uncovered a decade ago in the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa, Homo Naledi's discovery has impacted paleoanthropology in ways nobody could ex…
3 years, 1 month ago
Jersey: Ice Age Island
Episode 329
The largest of the Channel Islands, when you think of Jersey, it's doubtful that Neanderthals, Woolly Mammoths, and Woolly Rhinoceroses come to mind.…
3 years, 1 month ago
Helen of Troy with Natalie Haynes
Episode 328
Helen of Troy, the face that launched a thousand ships - but is there more to her than a beautiful face? Commemorated throughout history in ancient e…
3 years, 1 month ago
Chandragupta Maurya: Hero of India
Episode 327
Evolving from an obscure ancient ruler to a contemporary national icon, Chandragupta Maurya's story is finally being told. However, despite tales of …
3 years, 1 month ago