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Ancient Civilisations

NOISER
Genghis Khan
Mongolian Empire
Silk Road
Great Wall Of China
Ninja
Roman Empire
Julius Caesar
Zhongdu
Lighthouse Of Alexandria
Terracotta Army
Alexander the Great
China
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Temujin
Ancient Alexandria
Roberta Stone
Imperial China
Trade and Commerce

The ancient world was full of wonders. Engineering marvels like the Great Wall of China and Stonehenge. Remarkable peoples like the Aztecs, the Romans and the Mongols. Infamous leaders such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Herod the Great. Inventors, explorers, builders, pioneers and philosophers who shaped the world we live in today. Welcome to Ancient Civilisations - the podcast that takes you ba... more

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Caesar departs Egypt with his lover, Cleopatra, secure on the throne. After crushing Pompey’s allies, he returns to Rome. His rule proves popular with the masses. But senators grow concerned by his increasing megalomania. With the Ides of March appro... more

Caesar’s campaign in Gaul begins. An invasion on an epic scale, it will also include two missions to the rain-lashed island of Britain. Back home, however, the collapse of the Triumvirate pushes Rome towards civil war. The conflict will spill across ... more

Politician, writer, warrior, lover... Julius Caesar was the dictator-for-life who became the absolute ruler of Rome and its domains. His life was a series of extraordinary and gruesome adventures. The young student kidnapped by pirates. The general w... more

The Anglo-Saxon period, also known as the ‘Dark Ages’ stretched from the withdrawal of Roman forces in 410 AD to the conquest of England by William of Normandy in 1066. The period is remembered by the legends that emerged from it, such as the tales o... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Russell
Associate professor of classics at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Julius Caesar Part 2: Rendezvous With Cleopatra
Professor Neville Morley
Professor of Classics (academic expert on ancient Rome and Gaul)
Episode: Julius Caesar Part 2: Rendezvous With Cleopatra
Professor David Gwynne
Historian/academic referenced in discussion about Gallic wars
Episode: Julius Caesar Part 2: Rendezvous With Cleopatra
Charles Phillips
Cambridge archaeologist invited as guest of honor
Cambridge University
Episode: The Anglo Saxons
James Clark
Professor of History
University of Exeter
Episode: The Anglo Saxons
Dr. James Dilley
Founder of AncientCraft, organization teaching prehistoric skills
AncientCraft
Episode: The Stone Age
Davide Zori
Associate professor of history and archaeology
Baylor University
Episode: Introducing: Real Vikings - Episode 1
Stefan Brink
Professor of Scandinavian studies
University of the Highlands and Islands / Cambridge
Episode: Introducing: Real Vikings - Episode 1
Elinor Barraclough
Senior lecturer, author
Baar Spaar University
Episode: Introducing: Real Vikings - Episode 1

Host

John Hopkins
Host and narrator associated with Noiser Network, frequently serving as lead host and voice of the archival storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Using episodes from another Noiser series with the same host

    These guys are just reposting old episodes from the ‘short history of…’ podcast. First the Silk Roads episode, and now the Anglo Saxon one. Super disappointing and lazy work from what’s usually a good podcast network. Better to take a hiatus than rinse episodes from another series.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    glokyhbhhf
    Australia23 days ago
  • Comment

    I love A Short History of but these are episodes I have already listened to. I thought it was new content. I always eagerly await new shows by Noiser. I was disappointed that these are repeats

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JEASFA
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Copy and paste from Short History Of

    This show confers the exact same topics with the same host in the same style as Short History of…told slightly differently . The host is brilliant and like all of his stuff. Noiser are quite lazy with this show though. Cover some new topics that haven’t already been done in your sister show with the same host and similar writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nonegkoignbdddddd
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Wow

    My favorite part is the guy who’s microphone sounds like it was made during one of these ancient civilizations 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pitter530
    United States2 months ago
  • Riddled with ads

    I specifically use the podcasts app to listen to content without ads. This dreadful show is riddled with ads and other nonsense. Highly recommend you avoid listening to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheYoungCreatorSA
    South Africa2 months ago

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#18
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#39
United States/History
Spotify
#22
United Kingdom/History
Spotify
#130
Canada/Trending
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#163
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#241
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts

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Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Q: What purpose did Machu Picchu serve in Incan society?
Machu Picchu was likely a royal estate for the Inca elite to escape the hustle of Cusco, and it also served as a significant architectural and agricultural site.
The Golden Age of Athens
Q: How did Athenian democracy operate?
Athenian democracy operated as a direct democracy where citizens voted on major decisions in public meetings, with citizen involvement designed to prevent domination by the wealthy.

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Listeners are drawn to richly produced histories of the ancient world, with a strong emphasis on archaeology, legendary figures, and cultural evolution. Episodes mix narrative storytelling with expert commentary from historians, archaeologists, and scholars, exploring topics from ancient civilizations and pyramids to iconic sites and legendary epochs. The show stands out for its cinematic sound design, calm narration, and scholarly yet accessible approach, making complex histories feel approachable for curious, education-focused audiences. It likely appeals to listeners who enjoy in-depth context, well-researched debates, and connections between myth and archival evidence.

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2. Professor Neville Morley
3. Professor David Gwynne
4. Charles Phillips
5. James Clark
6. Dr. James Dilley
7. Davide Zori
8. Stefan Brink

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