Cover image of The Ancients

The Ancients

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 ant... Read more

Podcast cover

Gladiators of Pompeii

Gladiators of Pompeii

This episode contains some references to graphic violence.Gladiators are one the most enduring symbols of Ancient Rome, ... Read more

13 Aug 2023

39mins

Podcast cover

Attila the Hun: Scourge of God

Attila the Hun: Scourge of God

One of the most powerful, and feared, leaders of history - Attila the Hun's legacy has persevered over centuries. His co... Read more

10 Aug 2023

44mins

Podcast cover

Pompeii: Life Before the Eruption

Pompeii: Life Before the Eruption

The ancient city of Pompeii is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries on earth. Frozen in time since 79 AD when ... Read more

6 Aug 2023

35mins

Podcast cover

Cyrus the Great

Cyrus the Great

The ancient Persian ruler who founded the Achaemenid Empire, known for his benevolent governance and conquests - Cyrus t... Read more

3 Aug 2023

38mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Podcast cover

Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá

One of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is home to monumental pyramids, temples, and is a treasure trove... Read more

30 Jul 2023

50mins

Podcast cover

Poseidon: God of the Sea

Poseidon: God of the Sea

God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, Poseidon is one of the most iconic Olympians.In this episode, host Tristan Hugh... Read more

27 Jul 2023

50mins

Podcast cover

Stonehenge

Stonehenge

Stonehenge. The most iconic prehistoric monument in the world. And yet its story is still so enigmatic.In this episode, ... Read more

23 Jul 2023

47mins

Podcast cover

Homo Naledi: The First Burials?

Homo Naledi: The First Burials?

Uncovered a decade ago in the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa, Homo Naledi's discovery has impacted paleoanthrop... Read more

20 Jul 2023

51mins

Podcast cover

Jersey: Ice Age Island

Jersey: Ice Age Island

The largest of the Channel Islands, when you think of Jersey, it's doubtful that Neanderthals, Woolly Mammoths, and Wool... Read more

16 Jul 2023

47mins

Podcast cover

Helen of Troy with Natalie Haynes

Helen of Troy with Natalie Haynes

Helen of Troy, the face that launched a thousand ships - but is there more to her than a beautiful face? Commemorated th... Read more

13 Jul 2023

43mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”