The Ancients
History HitA 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 ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 775 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Before Boudicca, another British leader brought the Roman war machine to a grinding halt. Meet Caratacus; the cunning King of the Britons who spent seven years outmaneuvering the empire.
Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Miles Russell to uncover the f... more
The frozen continent of Antarctica was once a land of forests, rivers and thriving ecosystems. And millions of years before humans ever existed it was home to a whole host of ancient creatures, from the first sharks to the earliest marsupials.
Trist... more
When the asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, one remarkable avian survivor traded the skies for the sea. Tristan Hughes and paleontologist Dr Steve Brusatte explore how prehistoric penguins emerged on ancient Zealandia, lost their flight and grew into ... more
Babylon was one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. But what was life really like for the people who lived there? Behind its magnificent temples and royal palaces lay a city of crowded streets, disease, danger and everyday struggles.
Trista... more
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- Great show
such a wide range of topics! Each treated with such care. A gem.
Apple Podcasts5hydrolizard
United States11 days ago - Great Podcast!
I really enjoy this podcast and look forward to it for my daily commute. I often purchase books written by guests to dive deeper into topics.
Apple Podcasts5HgibuUnited States11 days ago - Hi
Hi I’m 12 and I don’t listen to it but my mom dose and I hear some of it and it sounds for real and NOT AI 😜😜😜😜😜 but it is a little annoying with all the ads. Me and my mom listen to you in the car 🚗 but it is 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ also I ❤️🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪😜
Apple Podcasts4Corgi Girl!United States12 days ago - Good but marred by self-advertisement
I really loathe the constant ads for other podcasts on the same channel.
Few are interesting, some sound downright awful, especially the Dan Snow one.
Apart from that,
Wide range of mainly very interesting subjects discussed in a way that’s generally interesting and informative
Some guests are better than others but most are great.
And I like the way so many periods, and so many areas, are covered, with an emphasis on real, lived history rather than kings and queens, wars and dynasties
Apple Podcasts4Worcester Boy
United Kingdom13 days ago - Always enjoyable
Something new to learn each time and in small bites that make it less overwhelming for me
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Spotify | #16 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #189 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/History |
Spotify | #198 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #12 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is The Ancients about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers ambitious deep-dives into ancient history, blending archaeology, classical literature, and myth with accessible narrative and expert guests. Episodes routinely explore how past societies organized power, religion, warfare, and daily life, using concrete artifacts, inscriptions, and source texts to illuminate big questions—from the realities of slavery in Rome to the engineering feats behind legendary sieges. A standout aspect is the seamless integration of scholarly rigor with storytelling, bringing in renowned historians and museum curators to connect material culture with broader cultural memory. Fans can expect thoughtful debates on interpretation, vivid episode-specific case studies, and occasional forays into how anci... more
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1. Helen Bond
2. Miles Russell
3. Madeleine Mackey
4. Eve MacDonald
5. John Waddell
6. Chris Stringer
7. Chris Naunton
8. Robert Harris
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