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The Cyrus Cylinder
Episode 314
An ancient clay artefact that dates back to the 6th century BCE, the Cyrus Cylinder is often considered one of the most important documents in histor…
2 years, 9 months ago
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Episode 313
A legendary, ancient architectural wonder, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the most famed wonders of the Ancient world. Described as being …
2 years, 9 months ago
Poverty Point: Centre of Ancient America
Episode 312
An ancient, colossal site in Northeastern Louisiana, Poverty Point is a mystery amongst archaeologist and anthropologists a like. Dating back nearly …
2 years, 9 months ago
Nebuchadnezzar
Episode 311
One of the most famous Babylonian Kings - Nebuchadnezzar II was a legendary ruler who appears in biblical stories, cuneiform texts, and was immortali…
2 years, 9 months ago
Messalina: Empress of Rome
Episode 310
In this episode of The Ancients, host Tristan Hughes speaks with historian Honor Cargill-Martin about the notorious Empress Messalina, third wife of …
2 years, 9 months ago
Alexander The Great's Sex Life
Episode 309
This episode contains references and words of a sexual nature.
Did Alexander the Great and the Queen of the Amazons really have sex for 13 days solid?…
2 years, 9 months ago
King Midas
Episode 308
As Shirley Bassey once said, "He's the man. The man with the Midas touch." But who was the man that's inspired stories from Greek myths to Bond bange…
2 years, 9 months ago
Lilith: Mesopotamian Demoness
Episode 307
Perhaps a name better known for recent appearances in horror films - Lilith is a woman who's origins go far beyond that of the Hollywood screens. Oft…
2 years, 10 months ago
Athens: Birthplace of Democracy?
Episode 306
When we think of democracy in the ancient Greek world, our minds often go straight to Athens, the purported birthplace of democracy. But was Athens t…
2 years, 10 months ago
Knossos
Episode 305
The legend of the Minotaur and its labyrinth has captivated us for centuries, but is there any evidence of it really existing?
In this episode, Trista…
2 years, 10 months ago