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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 747 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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When Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, his homecoming turns into a ruthless reckoning. Tristan Hughes and Dr. Emily Hauser dive into the shocking climax of Homer’s Odyssey, where hospitality, vengeance and survival collide in a blood-soaked finale.... more
Long before the age of the Inca and Maya, a remarkable city once flourished on the coast of modern Peru. Founded more than five thousand years ago, the sacred city of Caral is home to monumental pyramids, lavish temples and one of the world's earlies... more
What if the world’s most famous homecoming was really a nightmare of monsters, gods, and one very stubborn king trying to get back to Ithaca?
In our new series Tristan Hughes and classicist Dr. Emily Hauser dive into Homer’s Odyssey, an epic of ship... more
For over a thousand years, the Book of the Dead guided ancient Egyptians through the afterlife. Filled with powerful spells these remarkable texts were designed to help the dead overcome the dangers of the underworld and reach eternal life in the com... more
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- We are adults
Ken Follet thinks he’s addressing a primary school class. Agony.
Apple Podcasts1Will switch posh men off.
United Kingdoma month ago - ?
The Neanderthal Art episode was absolutely brilliant . The Stonehenge episode was a frustrating waste of time . I don’t need an old white guy to tell me what to imagine about an ancient people who were far more creative and advanced than he .
Apple Podcasts3Nah Choz
United Statesa month ago - Great interviews
The subject matter is fascinating and the guests are so knowledgeable. I especially appreciate Tristan Hughes’s interviewing skills. He never interrupts and asks helpful questions.
Apple Podcasts5brainbellUnited Statesa month ago - The best!
I absolutely love this podcast. Thank you for everything and keep it coming!
Apple Podcasts5MJH1011United Statesa month ago - Historical Fiction Authors are now Historians?
After your latest episode on the Cambrian explosion i was riveted and ready to explore more history with THE History Hit. “Finally” I thought a channel not swarmed by leftist or extreme right propaganda. Just a channel with real pedigree historians focused on the facts, education and the simple truth. As I found though it is not so. Nearly twenty minutes into your episode with Ms. Elodie Harper and we know that Boudica was white, a woman, and objectified?
Colonization as described by Ms. Harper... more
Apple Podcasts1Christ_Based ListenerUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #6 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #205 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | United States/History |
Spotify | #160 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #173 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #10 | United Kingdom/History |
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What is The Ancients about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show consistently explores the ancient world through scholarly conversations with historians, archaeologists, and scientists. Episodes blend archaeology, DNA research, and textual analysis to unpack long-running debates about early humans, ancient trade networks, warfare, daily life in antiquity, and the rise and fall of empires. A hallmark is coupling rigorous evidence with accessible storytelling, often featuring hands-on field experiences, vivid archival anecdotes, and cross-disciplinary insights that illuminate how past civilizations shaped the present. A few episodes stand out for their ambitious scope—imagining alternate histories, tracing global connectivity across seas, and bringing to light the lives of ordinary people in monu... more
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1. Eric Cline
2. Sophus Helle
3. Michael Scott
4. Ken Follett
5. Dr. Islam Issa
6. Elodie Harper
7. Dr Helen Bond
8. Ilona Regulski
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