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Neanderthals
Episode 244
Neanderthals are stereotypically viewed as thoughtless savages - but is this an accurate depiction or was there more to Neanderthal society?
Discovere…
3 years, 5 months ago
Elizabeth II: The Making of The Queen
Episode 243
Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the British throne.
Born in April 1926, Elizabeth Windsor became heir apparent, aged 10, when her uncle…
3 years, 5 months ago
Treasures of Tutankhamun
Episode 242
One of the most famous names in history - who is Tutankhamun? In 1922 Howard Carter discovered one the most intact ancient tombs in history, filled w…
3 years, 5 months ago
Rise of the Persians
Episode 241
The Achaemenid Empire, or better known as the First Persian Empire, was one of the largest empires in History - led by Cyrus the Great it covered 2.1…
3 years, 5 months ago
Prosthetics in Antiquity
Episode 240
Prosthetics - an artificial feature or body part commonly used to either help restore functions of lost limbs, or change a person's appearance. Today…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ancient Americas: the South American Stonehenge
Episode 239
One of the largest archaeological sites in South America, located near Lake Titicaca in Western Bolivia - Tiwanaku is a brilliantly mysterious place.…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ancient Americas: The Moche
Episode 238
Known for their iconic ceramics and notable artwork - the Moche people flourished in ancient northern Peru. But who were the people behind the clay?
I…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ancient Americas: The Olmec Heads
Episode 237
One of the the earliest Mesoamerican civilisations discovered so far - Olmec influences are visible throughout history. But who were they? And what d…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Origins of Jerusalem
Episode 236
One of the oldest cities in history, and revered by religions across the world - what do we know about the origins of Jerusalem?
In this episode, Tris…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ancient Americas: Teotihuacan
Episode 235
A jewel of Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan was a vibrant, painted city - but who built it? And who actually lived there?
In the second episode of our August …
3 years, 6 months ago