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 antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  

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Sex & Sparta

Episode Date: December 21, 2023

This episode contains graphic references to sex, infant mortality, and sexual assault.While Spartans are often thought of for their bloodthirsty and f...

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Jesus of Nazareth

Episode Date: December 13, 2023

Jesus of Nazareth is one of the most famous figures in history. Believed to be the Son of God in Christianity, he is the central figure in one of the...

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The Spartan Warrior

Episode Date: December 9, 2023

One of the most famed classes of soldiers from antiquity, the Spartan warrior has been immortalised in media today. Characterised as super soldiers, f...

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Demeter with Natalie Haynes

Episode Date: December 7, 2023

Demeter is the Goddess of the Harvest and Agriculture in Ancient Greek mythology.Mother of Persephone, and daughter of Kronos and Rhea, Demeter is oft...

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Origins of Sparta

Episode Date: December 2, 2023

Considered one of Athens' biggest rivals, and known for their bloodthirsty and brutal nature - there's a reason the Spartans have been immortalised in...

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The Roman Secret Service

Episode Date: November 30, 2023

When you think of spies, images of suave men in suits sipping martinis tend to come to mind - not, well, the Romans. But espionage has been used throu...

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The Vandals

Episode Date: November 26, 2023

Known for bringing about the fall of the Western Roman Empire - the Vandals have a reputation of violence, destruction, and conquering. Moving from Ea...

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Keros: Bronze Age Mystery

Episode Date: November 22, 2023

While a small, uninhabited island today, Keros held significant importance during the Bronze Age. As a crucial centre for cultural practices, trade, a...

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Treasures of Pompeii

Episode Date: November 19, 2023

Despite being uncovered in the 16th Century - new finds are still being discovered daily in Pompeii. With each new discovery offering a fresh insight...

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Origins of Gaza

Episode Date: November 4, 2023

Throughout history, the area today known as Gaza has often been a contentious site. Its historical significance is a history that spans nearly 3 mille...

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Human Evolution: Dragon Man

Episode Date: November 1, 2023

Homo longi, also known as Dragon Man, is an extinct archaic human species - with a nearly complete skull found near Harbin, China, dating back to at l...

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Witches

Episode Date: October 29, 2023

From seductive sorceresses to withered necromancers, witches play a varied - and vital - role in ancient history. Recorded in classical epics by the l...

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How to Survive the Ice Age

Episode Date: October 19, 2023

When you think of the 'Ice Age', tales of saber-toothed predators and hulking megafauna probably come to mind - but what else do we know about prehist...