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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  • Prehistoric Japan
    Nov 3 2024

    From the arrival of the first humans reaching the Japanese archipelago some 50,000 years ago to the enduring Jomon culture, Japan has a fascinating prehistory. This is discovered in the rich archaeological record that includes stone circles, intricate ceramics and evidence of the incredibly diverse hunter-gatherer lifestyle that was mastered.


    Join Tristan Hughes and archaeologist Dr. Simon Kaner to explore the incredible archaeological discoveries and the ongoing debates about Japan's ancient past, revealing a complex tapestry of cultural evolution long before the advent of rice farming.


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

    The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.


    Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘ANCIENTS’. https://historyhit.com/subscription


    You can take part in our listener survey here.

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    54 mins
  • Dead Sea Scrolls: The Copper Scroll
    Oct 30 2024

    When they were discovered in the Qumran Caves in the mid-20th century, the Dead Sea Scrolls revolutionised our understanding of biblical history. But one particular scroll was different. It was not written on parchment or papyrus like the other scrolls, but on metal - 99% copper and 1% tin.


    In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes visits Jordan so see the this fascinating Copper Scroll in person, and then interviews Prof. Joan Taylor to unlock the mysteries contained within it - not least a map and directions to some undiscovered ancient treasure.


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


    The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.


    Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘ANCIENTS’. https://historyhit.com/subscription


    You can take part in our listener survey here.

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    59 mins
  • Pyrrhus: Warlord of Ancient Greece
    Oct 27 2024

    It’s 279 BC. On a large plain in Southern Italy near the town of Asculum, a famous Greek warlord likened to Alexander the Great faces down the legions of the Roman Republic. His name was Pyrrhus of Epirus. And the victory that he won at Asculum would come to define his legacy.


    In this instalment of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Louis Rawlings to dive into the cauldron of political intrigue and backstabbing that followed the death of Alexander the Great and talk through the story of Pyrrhus, his battles against Romans, Carthaginians, Sicilians, Greeks and how he managed to win the first ever 'Pyrrhic Victory'.


    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.


    Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘ANCIENTS’. https://historyhit.com/subscription


    You can take part in our listener survey here.

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    1 hr and 8 mins

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Love this podcast Tristan’s voice is mesmerising. Can’t wait for podcast to be posted, really informative too

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Fantastic podcast - always looking forward to next

Although my main interests are Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egyptian. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about other cultures beside. Each Sunday and Thursday I can't wait to see which episode has dropped.

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Brilliant!

Loved it! This podcast has taught me and introduced me to so much history and new topics, but chuck Mary Beard in and wow! she never fails to teach and entertain. Definitely worth a listen.

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One of the Best

I cannot get enough of the Ancients podcast. ve been listening to history podcasts for practically 15 years, and this is one of the best ones. Deep, calm and spot on.

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Entertaining

Nice to listen to and nice there are so many, it would be nice to get a little more in depth though

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Great subjects and excellent explanations

I really like the subjects that this podcast covers. Although Greek Myths are a favourite area, the episodes on Egypt, Rome and other civilisations/periods are always interesting and informative. Tristram’s voice is pleasant to listen to and the guest specialists are always engaging.

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What a joke

Your liberal marxist "historian" guest has a fetish with rewriting history. Black emperor? Would laugh if it wasn't so pathetic and sad

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