A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Fe
In the early 5th century AD, after almost four centuries of iron-fisted Roman rule, the empire in Br
The legends of Ra and Hathor, of Osiris and Isis, of Anubis and Set have been passed from mouth to e
2000 years ago, in the year 9 AD, a Roman Army walked into a trap deep in wilds of Germania. Over 15
Ancient India was the single greatest trading partner of the Roman Empire. For centuries, Indian sai
Tristan Hughes travels to the site of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, one of the most epic defea
Despite being one of the most visited historic spots on the planet today, Petra was once a so-called
The word 'Sirens' conjures up many images, possibly of beautiful mermaid-like creatures luring sailo
It's one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world. But did you know that beer is also one o
Cats! These much loved furry friends have brightened people’s lives for millenia. And it was the sam
It is the most famous monument of ancient Greece. Its remains standing tall above modern Athens toda
Overlooking the Argolid Plain in the eastern Peloponnese, Mycenae was once the envy of the Mediterra
Known as one of Rome's worst emperors, Commodus is famed for both his infamy and bravado. Ascending
The Olympics. It’s the most famous sporting event in the world, and the 33rd Olympiad is taking plac
As both the eldest and youngest child of the great titan Kronos, and the Greek goddess of hearth and
Just over 1,000 years ago, the ancient Maya world in Mesoamerica was turned upside down. Prominent c
The ferocious, professional fighters who fought in great arenas all across the Roman Empire for the
For more than 100,000 years, Neanderthals made their home in Ice Age Britain, right on the edge of t
The Pyramid of the Sun is ancient America’s Great Pyramid of Giza. Built in the legendary city of Te
Do all roads lead to Rome? We find out in today's episode all about one of the Roman Empire's greate
It’s the end of the 12th century BC, and a once remarkable Near eastern world lay in ruin. Drought,
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