The Ancients

By: History Hit
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  • 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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  • Ice Age America
    Nov 21 2024

    A group of hunter-gatherers encounter diverse habitats full of creatures they’ve never seen before. A land of opportunity, but also danger.


    Join host Tristan Hughes and expert Dr David Meltzer as they delve into the Ice Age in North America, over 10,000 years ago, a land of saber toothed tigers, direwolves, woolly mammoths, mastodons. They discuss how ancient DNA is revolutionising our understanding of human displacement and extinction events and how these explorers adapted to their new world.


    Presented by Tristan Hughes. The producer is Joseph Knight, audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.


    The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.


    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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    All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

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    50 mins
  • Emperor Macrinus: Usurper of Rome
    Nov 17 2024

    Denzel Washington stars as Emperor Macrinus in the epic new movie Gladiator II, but who exactly was this shadowy ruler of Rome?


    Join Tristan Hughes as he sits down with Dr Alex Imrie and Matilda Brown to explore the real story behind this lesser-known usurper of Rome, a North African-born knight who toppled the fratricidal tyrant Caracalla and took the throne for himself. Discover the dramatic and brutal events that shaped Macrinus' reign, including his conflict with the powerful women of the Severan dynasty and the fateful battles that sealed his fate.


    Presented by Tristan Hughes. The producer is Joseph Knight, audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.


    The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.


    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.


    You can take part in our listener survey here.


    All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

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    57 mins
  • Caracalla & Geta: The Real Emperors of Gladiator II
    Nov 14 2024

    The new Hollywood blockbuster Gladiator II features two of Rome's most villainous emperors - the brothers Caracalla and Geta.


    And in today's episode of The Ancients were delving into the real history of these scheming siblings. Their story is a blood-stained and chilling one. It stretches from their opulent upbringing to their tumultuous rivalry and culminates with a brutal murder in front of their very own mother in 211 AD. Joined by Alex Imrie, Tristan explores how much we really know about Caracalla and Geta, their rise to power and their relationship - or perhaps lack of one.


    Presented by Tristan Hughes. The producer is Joseph Knight, audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

    The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.


    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.


    You can take part in our listener survey here.

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    55 mins

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Love It!!

Interesting listen; amazing knowledge! I
I particularly enjoyed neanderthals and the different religion history episodes.

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Persia

More espisodes like this. Persia is such an interesting and less talked about ancient society.

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Excellent overview of Israel— bible vs archeology.

Excellent overview of Israel— bible vs archeology
Speaker was so knowledgeable and able to distill, complicated subject. I appreciate the optimism of trying to untie the guardian knot of existing archaeology.

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this episode was fascinating. more please.

I love all these episodes that focus on archeology. this one was very enjoyable and educational. I love the combination of discussing the mythology and showing what the history and science can tell us.

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As a year Seven I listen to this and it’s busin neglect

BEST PODCAST EVER BRO W PODCAST W W W W W W W W WW WWW

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Chris

Outstanding! I have learned so much just listening casually. Highest quality presentation, information, and guests. Great coverage of many topics within the realm of ancient history.

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