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The Scythians
Episode 515
Known as the barbarians of the north, the Scythians were expert horsemen that roamed the great steppe of Eurasia more than 2,000 years ago. But how m…
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Ice Age Australia
Episode 514
Giant kangaroos. Killer wombats. Carnivorous lions. These beasts once roamed the barren landscape of Ice Age Australia - a vast supercontinent stretc…
1 year ago
Hieroglyphs
Episode 513
From twisted flax to one-legged ibises, Egyptian hieroglyphs offer a window into the heart of ancient Egypt. But how did this script really work?
In t…
1 year ago
Woolly Mammoths
Episode 512
Towering over 11 feet tall and weighing 6 tonnes, the Woolly Mammoth ruled the Ice Age. But how did these mighty beasts thrive for over 100,000 years…
1 year ago
The Chinese Zodiac
Episode 511
The Year of the Snake is here! But how did a legendary tale of twelve animals shape Chinese astronomy and culture for over 3,000 years?
In this episod…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Kingdom of Kush
Episode 510
Beyond the ancient Nile’s fertile banks lay a civilisation that rivalled Egypt in power and prestige—the Kingdom of Kush. This ancient empire, centre…
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Babylon's Epic of Creation
Episode 509
The biblical story of creation is famous - but did you know an even older myth may have influenced it? Enter the Enuma Elish, Babylon’s own Epic of C…
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The Franks
Episode 508
How did the Franks rise to power in the fragmented Western Roman Empire?
Tristan Hughes explores the dramatic story of the Franks, from their early ba…
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The Roman Invasion of Britain
Episode 506
43 AD. A large Roman armada sails across the perilous English Channel intent on conquest. It is the dawn of one of the most seminal moments in Britai…
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Sargon of Akkad
Episode 505
Over 4,000 years ago, Sargon of Akkad carved his name into history by forging what many consider the world’s first empire. But who was this enigmatic…
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