Podcast Episodes

The Queen of Sheba

Episode 564

A figure of wealth, wisdom, and global fascination - how did the Queen of Sheba become one of history’s most enduring royal icons?

In this episode, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Jillian Stinchcomb to…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Doggerland: The North Sea Atlantis?

Episode 562

Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Rachel Bynoe who has literally dived into the enigmatic world of Doggerland, a prehistoric landmass now submerged beneath the North Sea.

They discuss how archaeological…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Hannibal's March on Rome

Episode 561

It was perhaps Hannibal’s greatest gamble — after years of victories, not least his famed trek across the snow-capped Alps, could he strike at Rome itself?

In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hug…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Plato's Republic

Episode 560

Today we journey into the creation of Plato's Republic. Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. James Romm to discover how Plato's encounters with the tyrant-ruled city of Syracuse and its rulers, Dionysius …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Apocryphal Gospels

Episode 559

If you've heard of the mysterious and often controversial Apocryphal Gospels, you may have been told that they weren't important, or useful; that they 'didn't make the cut' to be included in the Cano…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahenge

Episode 558

As a 4,000-year-old timber circle uncovered on a Norfolk beach, Seahenge is one of Britain’s most remarkable prehistoric finds. Discovered in 1998, it drew quick comparison as a 'Stonehenge by the se…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rise of Nero

Episode 557

Before he became one of Rome’s most infamous tyrants, Nero was a golden boy - young, talented, and full of promise.

In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by bestselling author Conn…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Pirates of the Mediterranean

Episode 556

As Rome rose to power, pirates seized the seas - wreaking havoc from Spain to Syria and challenging Roman dominance in the ancient Mediterranean.

In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joi…

Published on 3 months ago

The Amazons

Episode 555

What makes the Amazons one of the most captivating myths in ancient Greek culture?

Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. David Braund, Emeritus Professor at the University of Exeter, to explore and celebrat…

Published on 3 months ago

The Kushan Empire

Episode 553

Embark on an epic journey with Tristan Hughes and acclaimed author William Dalrymple as they unravel the enigma of the Kushan Empire, the ancient superpower of Central Asia. Together they tell the ri…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago