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. History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™ 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The podcast explores the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD, questioning how it transformed from a persecuted minority to the dominant religion. It highlights Constantine's role, including his possible early Christian influences and the political motivations behind his actions, such as t...
This episode of The Ancients features an interview with Dr. David Gwynn, a returning guest and fan favorite, who discusses the life and reign of Roman Emperor Diocletian. The episode covers Diocletian's rise to power, his administrative and military reforms including the establishment of the Tetrarchy, and his complex ...
The podcast explores the rise of King Herod, examining his controversial legacy as both a notorious figure from the Nativity story and an extraordinary ruler of antiquity. It delves into Herod's origins, family background, and early life, highlighting his family's political influence and their relationship with Rome. T...
In this episode of The Ancients podcast, host speaks with Dr. Dylan Johnson, a lecturer in Ancient Near Eastern History At the University of Cardiff, about the Ten Commandments. They explore the biblical narrative of the Ten Commandments, including Moses, Mount Sinai, and the golden calf. They discuss the commandments ...
The podcast explores the life and reign of Tiberius, Rome's second emperor, focusing on his transformation from a respected military leader to a figure shrouded in infamy and rumors. Dr. Daisy Dunn, a classicist and author, discusses Tiberius's complex family background, including his stepfather Augustus, and his initi...
In this episode of The Ancients podcast, host Tristan Hughes interviews Dr. Hannah Platts about Roman toilets. They discuss the different types of toilets in the Roman Empire, including communal and individual latrines, and how their design and usage varied depending on the local geology, cultural norms, and social sta...
The allure and historical context of the romance between Antony and Cleopatra is explored, dissecting fact from fiction. Dr. Daisy Dunn, guest historian, explains how their intense and tragic story has endured in popular culture, contrasting their glamorous image with that of their opponent, Octavian. The discussion tr...
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