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Orkney: Centre of the Stone Age
Episode 277
Orkney, a group of islands off Britain’s north coast, famed for their stunning, rural scenery. But 5,000 years ago, during the Neolithic Period - or …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Kings of Rome
Episode 276
This episode contains references to sexual assault and suicide.
When you think of Ancient Rome, you don't often associate it with the idea of a Monarc…
3 years, 7 months ago
Hephaestus: God of Fire
Episode 275
This episode contains references to sexual assault and terms for groups which were classified that way at the time.
Hephaestus, son of Zeus and Hera, …
3 years, 7 months ago
The First Writing
Episode 274
The results of a groundbreaking new study were released today [January 5th] by a group of researchers who believe they have conclusively decoded the …
3 years, 8 months ago
Spartacus
Episode 273
‘I’m Spartacus!’ In the field of epic film making, the 1960 historical drama ‘Spartacus’, is legendary. Directed by Stanley Kibrick, adapted from the…
3 years, 8 months ago
The First Britons
Episode 272
67 million people currently inhabit the United Kingdom - but what do we know about the original, first Britons? It's no secret when looking back into…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Rise and Fall of Crassus
Episode 271
Often overshadowed by his more successful peers (anyone heard of Julius Caesar?), Crassus' rise and fall from power is that of legend. A Roman Genera…
3 years, 8 months ago
Hammurabi: Rise of the Babylonians
Episode 270
2000 BC saw the famed city of Babylon begin to flourish under the rule of a King called Hammurabi. Renowned for his famous law code, the stele of whi…
3 years, 8 months ago
Hera: Queen of the Gods
Episode 269
Hera, the wife and sister of Zeus, goddess of marriage, royalty and women, is the Queen of the Gods in Greek mythology.
Despite her seat of power, she…
3 years, 8 months ago
Carausius: The Pirate King
Episode 268
With ancient Rome often being viewed as a mighty, impenetrable empire - it seems unlikely that one man, let alone a pirate, could ever bring this emp…
3 years, 8 months ago