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Kazakhstan's Valley of Kings
Episode 364
Gold and horses! Few ancient civilisations were greater masters of metalworking and horse riding than the Saka culture of Central Asia. Also known as…
2 years, 3 months ago
Persephone: Queen of the Underworld
Episode 363
This episode contains references to death and sexual assault.
Persephone is Queen of the Underworld in Ancient Greek mythology.
Wife of Hades, and dau…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Illyrians: Pirates of the Adriatic
Episode 362
Inhabiting the Balkans in antiquity, the Illyrians played a vital role in Ancient History. From their renowned reputation as skilled craftsmen, throu…
2 years, 3 months ago
Origins of Gaza
Episode 361
Throughout history, the area today known as Gaza has often been a contentious site. Its historical significance is a history that spans nearly 3 mill…
2 years, 3 months ago
Human Evolution: Dragon Man
Episode 360
Homo longi, also known as Dragon Man, is an extinct archaic human species - with a nearly complete skull found near Harbin, China, dating back to at …
2 years, 4 months ago
Witches
Episode 359
From seductive sorceresses to withered necromancers, witches play a varied - and vital - role in ancient history. Recorded in classical epics by the …
2 years, 4 months ago
The Sahara: Traders and Travellers
Episode 358
Stretching across from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, Northern Africa is dominated by the Sahara Desert. The largest hot desert in the world, it'…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Murders of Alexander the Great
Episode 357
This episode contains strong language, and references to sexual assault.
Alexander the Great - conqueror, legend, murderer. After ascending to the thr…
2 years, 4 months ago
How to Survive the Ice Age
Episode 356
When you think of the 'Ice Age', tales of saber-toothed predators and hulking megafauna probably come to mind - but what else do we know about prehis…
2 years, 4 months ago
Hades: King of the Underworld
Episode 355
This episode contains references to death and sexual assault.
Hades is King of the the dead and the Underworld in Ancient Greek mythology.
Dive into t…
2 years, 4 months ago