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Roman Prisoners of War
Episode 80
We know all about the battles of the Roman Empire: the opposing sides, their weapons and incentives. But if history is written by the winners, what h…
5 years, 4 months ago
Introducing 'Leonardo: The Official Podcast'
Episode 79
Here on The Ancients, we think that you will love Leonardo, the official podcast accompanying the murder-mystery period drama starring Aidan Turner. …
5 years, 4 months ago
The Legacy of Thermopylae
Episode 78
Ever since its occurence in 480 BC, the Battle of Thermopylae has been the stuff of legend. Echoes of this battle, reportedly fought between a seven …
5 years, 4 months ago
Edges of Empire: Chesters Roman Fort
Episode 77
Described as one of the most complete cavalry forts that survives in Britain, Chesters Roman Fort is also home to the best preserved military baths o…
5 years, 4 months ago
Lessons from the Antonine Plague
Episode 76
A plague which affects people from across society, mass exodus from city centres and numerous opinions on how best to stay well ... all familiar to p…
5 years, 4 months ago
Persia's Untapped Source: The Persepolis Fortification Texts
Episode 75
The Persepolis Fortification Tablets / Texts are the who’s who of the Ancient Achaemenid Empire, a unique insight into the administrative workings of…
5 years, 4 months ago
Jewish Burial at the Time of Jesus
Episode 74
According to the Gospels, Jesus died and was removed from the cross on the eve of the Jewish Sabbath (Friday afternoon), before his body was placed i…
5 years, 5 months ago
The Xiongnu: History's First Nomadic Empire?
Episode 73
Between the 3rd century BC and the 1st century AD, the Xiongnu inhabited the area surrounding Mongolia. They influenced the later Hun Empire, and had…
5 years, 5 months ago
Music in Ancient Greece
Episode 72
Without recordings, and with notation and instruments long forgotten, how can we possibly know what music soundtracked Ancient Greek life? James Lloy…
5 years, 5 months ago
The Rise of Cicero
Episode 71
Cicero is often considered to be one of the greatest orators of Ancient Rome. But how did he reach prominence in Roman politics? Why are his speeches…
5 years, 5 months ago