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Ancient Americas: The Olmec Heads
Episode 237
One of the the earliest Mesoamerican civilisations discovered so far - Olmec influences are visible throughout history. But who were they? And what d…
4 years ago
The Origins of Jerusalem
Episode 236
One of the oldest cities in history, and revered by religions across the world - what do we know about the origins of Jerusalem?
In this episode, Tris…
4 years ago
Ancient Americas: Teotihuacan
Episode 235
A jewel of Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan was a vibrant, painted city - but who built it? And who actually lived there?
In the second episode of our August …
4 years ago
The Oracle of Delphi
Episode 234
"If Croesus goes to war he will destroy a great empire." That was the prophecy the Oracle of Delphi delivered to the Lydian King - she just left out …
4 years ago
Ancient Americas: Debunking The Maya Apocalypse
Episode 233
One of the most famous, and sophisticated, cultures of Mesoamerica, why are the Maya known only for predicting the end of the world?
In the first epis…
4 years ago
Hannibal vs Rome: Hannibal's Greatest Victory
Episode 232
One of the most studied military victories in history, and arguably one of the worst Roman defeats - what went wrong for the Romans at Cannae?
In our …
4 years, 1 month ago
Hannibal vs Rome: The Road to Cannae
One of the greatest military commanders in history - it's no wonder Hannibal and Rome so frequently fought.
In the second episode of our Hannibal mini…
4 years, 1 month ago
Yorkshire's Roman Mystery: The Ryedale Hoard
In May 2020, four unique Roman artefacts were unearthed near Ampleforth, North Yorkshire by two amateur metal detectorists. A bronze bust that is tho…
4 years, 1 month ago
Hannibal vs Rome: Terror at Trasimene
Towards the beginning of the Second Punic War on 21 June 217 BC, a Carthaginian force under Hannibal launched a vicious ambush on a Roman army comman…
4 years, 1 month ago
The Origins of Rome
Known as the Eternal City, ancient Rome was one of the greatest civilisations in human history, but how did it come about?
With a turbulent history of…
4 years, 1 month ago