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Liangzhu: Cradle of Chinese Civilisation?
Episode 345
Where do you begin to understand the origins of Chinese civilization? Located near the Yangtze River, the treasures of the Liangzhu culture can be fo…
2 years, 5 months ago
Medusa
Episode 344
This episode contains references to sexual assault.
Medusa stands as one of the most iconic yet misconstrued figures of Greek mythology.
Recognised as …
2 years, 5 months ago
Origins of Olive Oil
Episode 343
When you think of inventions that helped change the course of history, it's doubtful Olive Oil makes the list. Originating thousands of years ago in …
2 years, 6 months ago
Pompeii: The Eruption of Vesuvius
Episode 342
This episode contains references to scenes that some listeners may find distressing
In 79 AD, ancient armageddon hit Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius erupted, …
2 years, 6 months ago
Maya Sacrifice & Warfare
Episode 341
With a history stretching back thousands of years, it’s about time that the Ancients started looking at the extraordinary Maya civilisation in Centra…
2 years, 6 months ago
Homo floresiensis: Early Human ‘Hobbit’
Episode 340
An extinct species of archaic human, Homo floresiensis has been discovered solely in one, very specific location - the Indonesian island of Flores. N…
2 years, 6 months ago
Sex Work in Pompeii
Episode 339
This episode contains some strong language references to sexual content.
Pompeii is shrouded in myths and legends about it's vibrant, after hours, nig…
2 years, 6 months ago
Attila the Hun: Terror of Rome
Episode 338
Returning to one of the most infamous names in history, what happened to Attila the Hun after the devastation he caused in the Balkans - and where di…
2 years, 6 months ago
Gladiators of Pompeii
Episode 337
This episode contains some references to graphic violence.
Gladiators are one the most enduring symbols of Ancient Rome, and Pompeii is no exception.
I…
2 years, 6 months ago
Attila the Hun: Scourge of God
Episode 336
One of the most powerful, and feared, leaders of history - Attila the Hun's legacy has persevered over centuries. His consolidation of the Hunnic tri…
2 years, 6 months ago