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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  • Druids
    Dec 22 2024

    Aligning with the winter solstice of 2024, Tristan Hughes and Professor Ronald Hutton delve into the ancient Druids of Britain and France.

    They discuss how Julius Caesar encountered this feared enemy in his Roman conquest of Gaul, and Cicero had meetings with a Druid leader in Rome.

    From human sacrifice to the creation of Stone Henge, to battles with St. Patrick of Ireland, Tristan and Ronald consider the complex history and evolving perceptions of these enigmatic figures.


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

    Theme music from Motion Array, all other music from Epidemic Sounds

    The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.


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    45 mins
  • The Birth of Money
    Dec 19 2024

    Gold has shaped human history for several millennia. But how and when did it first turn into currency? And what can it tell us about the birth of money?


    In today's episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes delves into the origins of money with TV producer, author and professor Alan Ereira. Together, they reveal the intertwined origins of commerce, trade, and coinage and journey through the history of ancient money - from the earliest use of gold by the Varna Culture 6,000 years ago, through to King Croesus's revolutionary minting of pure gold coins in Lydia and the first ever financial crash.


    Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. 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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    Theme music from Motion Array, all other music from Epidemic Sound

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    42 mins
  • The Thracians
    Dec 15 2024

    They were ancient masters of cavalry, creators of dazzling treasures, and the ancestors of the legendary Spartacus, but who exactly were the Thracians?


    Join Tristan Hughes and Dr. Zosia Archibald in today's episode of The Ancients as they uncover the fascinating world of the Thracians, an extraordinary people that lived in the rugged mountains of eastern Europe. From their vital role in Greek mythology and Homer's epic poem The Iliad to archaeological wonders like the Panagyurishte Treasure and the bronze head of Seuthes III, they explore how this overlooked ancient culture shaped Eastern Europe from the Bronze Age to Roman times.


    Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. 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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    Theme music from Motion Array, all other music from Epidemic Sound.

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    48 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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