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The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Episode 326
The last monument to be added to the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Lighthouse of Alexandria (also known as the Pharos), was one…
3 years, 1 month ago
Lion Man: The First Myth?
Episode 325
Discovered in a German cave, days before the Second World War broke out, the Lion Man statue remained an enigma for decades. A figurine that represen…
3 years, 2 months ago
Persia and the Bible
Episode 324
As the Babylonian Empire fell into decline, and it's power faded, the Persian Empire stepped in to fill the void that was left - but how did this eve…
3 years, 2 months ago
Achilles
Episode 323
This episode contains themes of a sexual nature
Achilles is one of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology. The son of Peleus, a Greek King, and Thetis…
3 years, 2 months ago
Origins of Water
Episode 322
When you envision what Earth was like 4.5 billion years ago, shortly after its creation, images of dust-filled air and raging volcanoes tend to come …
3 years, 2 months ago
The Picts
Episode 321
Emerging around the 3rd century CE and later designated official adversaries of the Roman Empire, the Picts wreaked havoc across the northern fringes…
3 years, 2 months ago
The First Spears
Episode 320
According to the work of today's guest, Dr Annemieke Milks, humans were using spears approximately 400,000 years ago. Thanks to fragments of wooden s…
3 years, 2 months ago
Human Origins: Australopithecus
Episode 319
For millions of years, Australopithecus thrived in Africa's vast landscapes, laying the groundwork for the emergence of the Homo genus. Later, alongs…
3 years, 2 months ago
Ravenna and the Fall of Rome
Episode 318
The fall of the Western Roman Empire stands as one of the most monumental moments in ancient history, symbolising the end of centuries of Roman domin…
3 years, 2 months ago
Boudica's Battle of Britain
Episode 317
The Celtic queen who led a major uprising against the Roman Empire in ancient Britain, Boudica, is a name known throughout history. Her rebellion, fu…
3 years, 3 months ago