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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 the…
7 months, 4 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, i…
8 months 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, T…
8 months 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 t…
8 months, 1 week 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…
8 months, 1 week 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 sup…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Rise of the Minoans
Episode 552
Tristan Hughes journeys into the heart of one of history's most intriguing civilisations: the Minoans. With Professor Nicoletta Momigliano, he explor…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Kingdom of Aksum
Episode 551
How is the unique narrative of the Ark of the Covenant deeply rooted in Ethiopian culture and tradition?
Embark on a journey to the Kingdom of Aksum w…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Pompeii: The Buried City
Episode 550
Buried in ash, frozen in time—Pompeii offers one of the most extraordinary windows into everyday life in ancient Rome.
In this episode of The Ancients…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Origins of Astronomy
Episode 549
Long before telescopes or space agencies, ancient Mesopotamians were decoding the secrets of the cosmos. Beneath skies unpolluted by modern light, th…
8 months, 4 weeks ago