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Olympia: The Golden Age
Episode 88
For hundreds of years in antiquity, the sanctuary at Olympia was one of the most important religious sites in the Greek World, home to stunning art a…
4 years, 9 months ago
Ancient Afghanistan: The Land of a Thousand Cities
Episode 87
Situated north of the Hindu Kush and south of the Oxus (Amu Darya) River, the history of the ancient region of Bactria is rich and diverse. From the …
4 years, 9 months ago
The Rise of Olympia
Episode 86
Forget the Games, ancient Olympia’s importance stretched much further than simply being the birthplace of its namesake sporting festival. Boasting hu…
4 years, 9 months ago
How the Romans Treated Eye Infections
Episode 85
Traditionally believed to be ‘windows to the soul’, the health of eyes in the Roman Empire could be compromised by lamentable hygiene practices, uncl…
4 years, 9 months ago
How Corinth Became Christian
Episode 84
Occupied since around 3000 BC, the Ancient city of Corinth is not unique in its transition from a Pagan, Greco-Roman state to a Christian one. What m…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Truth About The Huns
Episode 83
The Huns! The name of this ancient people triggers a multiplicity of responses and evokes a number of images (nearly all of them negative). They have…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Olympic Games
Episode 82
The most famous sporting event in the world is upon us, so it's only right that we consider what do we know about the ancient origins of the games in…
4 years, 9 months ago
Cicero’s Fight for the Roman Republic
Episode 81
Caesar Octavian, Mark Antony, Decimus Brutus and Cicero: the Battle of Mutina, April 43 BC, was a clash of giants. It also became the beginning of th…
4 years, 10 months ago
Roman Prisoners of War
Episode 80
We know all about the battles of the Roman Empire: the opposing sides, their weapons and incentives. But if history is written by the winners, what h…
4 years, 10 months ago
Introducing 'Leonardo: The Official Podcast'
Episode 79
Here on The Ancients, we think that you will love Leonardo, the official podcast accompanying the murder-mystery period drama starring Aidan Turner. …
4 years, 10 months ago