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Lilith: Mesopotamian Demoness
Episode 307
Perhaps a name better known for recent appearances in horror films - Lilith is a woman who's origins go far beyond that of the Hollywood screens. Oft…
3 years, 4 months ago
Athens: Birthplace of Democracy?
Episode 306
When we think of democracy in the ancient Greek world, our minds often go straight to Athens, the purported birthplace of democracy. But was Athens t…
3 years, 4 months ago
Knossos
Episode 305
The legend of the Minotaur and its labyrinth has captivated us for centuries, but is there any evidence of it really existing?
In this episode, Trista…
3 years, 4 months ago
The First Toolmakers
Episode 304
Invention and innovation are two concepts that have propelled humankind forward for as long as people can remember - but who were the first, original…
3 years, 4 months ago
Iron Age Scotland: Clachtoll Broch
Episode 303
Across northern Scotland, you can still see the skeletal remains of prehistoric skyscrapers known as brochs. These enigmatic drystone towers dominate…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Great Fire of Rome
Episode 302
In July 64AD, the Great Fire of Rome tore across the city, and ultimately burnt two thirds of Rome to ashes before it could be bought under control. …
3 years, 4 months ago
Athena: Goddess of Wisdom
Episode 301
This episode contains graphic references of a sexual nature.
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, tactical war and skilled craft in Greek mythology.
She is…
3 years, 4 months ago
Rise of the Assyrians
Episode 300
At its pinnacle, the kingdom of Assyria stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf, a feat few could compare with in 660BCE. With Assyr…
3 years, 5 months ago
Alexandria: The Sunken City
Episode 299
The Egyptian city of Alexandria was one of the greatest cities of the ancient Mediterranean world. Founded by Alexander the Great himself in 323BC, t…
3 years, 5 months ago
Troy
Episode 298
Often thought of as an ancient, mythical idea, immortalised in the works of Homer, it's hard to imagine Troy as real place. But when Heinrich Schliem…
3 years, 5 months ago