The Ancients
By History Hit
A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes.
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Top Five Dinosaurs
They’re big. They’re fierce. And they’re extinct. This is how today’s guest - palaeontologist, evolutionary biologist and Senior Editor of the science journal Nature, Henry Gee, sums up why we have a continued fascination with dinosaurs. -
Karnak: Egypt's Greatest Temple
Located on the banks of the River Nile in Luxor, Egypt, the Karnak Temple complex is one of the largest buildings ever constructed for religious purposes -
Art of Neolithic Orkney
With over 5000 years of history, this small archipelago of islands is a treasure trove of ancient sites and secrets. -
Neanderthals
Neanderthals are stereotypically viewed as thoughtless savages - is this an accurate depiction or was there more to Neanderthal society? -
Treasures of Tutankhamun
One of the most famous names in history - who is Tutankhamun? -
Rise of the Persians
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 million square miles. But where did it come from? -
Prosthetics in Antiquity
Tristan is joined by Dr Jane Draycott from University of Glasgow to talk about the brilliant uses of prosthetics in ancient societies, where the concept originated from, and how their functions have changed across millennia. -
Ancient Americas: the South American Stonehenge
One of the largest archaeological sites in South America, located near Lake Titicaca in Western Bolivia - Tiwanaku is a brilliantly mysterious site. -
Ancient Americas: The Moche
Temples, tombs and treasure - what do we know from these sources about the Moche, and what can we still learn? -
Ancient Americas: The Olmec Heads
One of the the earliest Mesoamerican civilisations discovered so far - Olmec influences are visible throughout history. But who were they? And what do we actually know about them?