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.
New episodes every Sunday and Thursday.
From History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.
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Latest Episode
Origins of Chocolate (04.12.2025)
Previous Episodes
- The Khmer Empire: Angkor Wat
- The World's Oldest Letters
- Emperor Tiberius: Monster or Misunderstood?
- Zoroastrianism
- Decline & Fall of the Ancient World
- Roman Toilets
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- Antony and Cleopatra
- Proto-Vikings: The Nordic Bronze Age
- Fall of Babylon
- Origins of Yoga
- Boudica's Tribe: How the Iceni Survived the Romans
- Bog Bodies
- Marcus Aurelius: The Philosopher Emperor
- The Sons of Attila the Hun
- Rise of Islam
- The First Hawaiians
- Gladiators: A Day in the Life
- Origins of Mythology
- The First Pharaohs
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