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Rise of Islam
Episode 592
In the 7th century, a new empire rose from the sands of Arabia - united by faith, driven by conquest, and destined to change history forever.
In this …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The First Hawaiians
Episode 591
Tristan Hughes goes on an exploration of Hawaii's earliest settlers, guided by the insights of Dr. Patrick Kirch, a leading expert on Hawaiian archeo…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Gladiators: A Day in the Life
Episode 590
The Colosseum packed with roaring crowds, the sand stained with sweat and blood. But today, you’re not watching - you’re fighting. Welcome to a day i…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Origins of Mythology
Episode 589
From Cinderella to Beauty and the Beast, the roots of fairy tales stretch back thousands of years — to the dawn of Indo-European languages and beyond…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The First Pharaohs
Episode 588
Unveiling the Enigmatic Story of Egypt's First Pharaohs, roughly 5,000 years ago. Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Aidan Dodson to discuss the r…
5 months ago
Inanna: Mesopotamian Sex Goddess
Episode 587
Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Kate Lister to take us on a journey through the fascinating history of Innana, an ancient goddess of love, war, ferti…
5 months ago
The Picts: Rulers of the North
Episode 586
Tristan Hughes journeys up to windswept Scotland to uncover the secrets of the Picts — fierce warriors, skilled artisans, enemies of Rome and rulers …
5 months, 1 week ago
The Permian Extinction: When Life Nearly Died
Episode 584
It was the biggest mass extinction event in Earth’s history. 250 million years ago, a 252 million years ago, Earth faced its deadliest crisis. 97% of…
5 months, 1 week ago
541 AD: The Worst Year in History
Episode 583
Was this the worst year in human history? Bubonic plague sweeps across the Mediterranean. The sun vanishes behind volcanic ash. Crops fail, famine bi…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Fall of the Sumerians
Episode 582
Tristan Hughes continues our special series on Great Disasters, journeying back to ancient Mesopotamia with Dr Paul Collins to explore the fall of th…
5 months, 2 weeks ago