Sargon of Akkad
The Ancients12 Tammi 2025

Sargon of Akkad

Over 4,000 years ago, Sargon of Akkad carved his name into history by forging what many consider the world’s first empire. But who was this enigmatic warlord, and how did he transform from a man without a dynasty to the revered founder of the Akkadian Empire?


In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes ventures to the British Museum to unravel the mysteries surrounding Sargon's legendary life. Joined by expert Assyriologist Dr. Paul Collins, they explore the origins of Akkad, the epic conquests of cities like Ur and Uruk, and the groundbreaking archaeological evidence that sheds light on Sargon's extraordinary legacy. Join us to discover how Sargon reshaped Mesopotamia and laid the foundations for one of history’s most influential civilisations.


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 Sound


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.


You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaksot(601)

Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone

In July 1799 a group of French soldiers stumbled upon a stone that was set to change our understanding of the ancient world.The iconic Rosetta Stone, a stela or inscribed slab, was dug up in the found...

13 Loka 202246min

Race in Antiquity

Race in Antiquity

History is littered with devastating accounts of prejudice that shines a harsh light on the atrocities humans have inflicted on each other for centuries.But has racism always plagued our society? From...

9 Loka 202233min

March of the 10,000

March of the 10,000

Recorded by Xenophon, the 10,000 were a force of Greek mercenaries employed by Cyrus the Younger, with the aim of taking back the Persian Empire from his brother, Artaxexes. Travelling over 1,766 mile...

6 Loka 202247min

The Rise and Fall of Roman London

The Rise and Fall of Roman London

In 43 AD, the Romans set up temporary forts along the banks of a river to wait for their Emperor, Claudius, to march onto the enemy capital of Camulodunum (Colchester), and eventually conquer Britain....

2 Loka 20221h 1min

The Real King Arthur: Ambrosius Aurelianus

The Real King Arthur: Ambrosius Aurelianus

A friend of Merlin, the husband of Guinevere, and the inspiration for numerous Hollywood blockbusters - the story of King Arthur is known by many across the globe, but who is the man behind the myth?A...

29 Syys 202246min

Top Five Dinosaurs

Top Five Dinosaurs

They’re big. They’re fierce. And they’re extinct. This is how today’s guest - palaeontologist, evolutionary biologist and Senior Editor of the science journal Nature, Henry Gee, sums up why we have a ...

25 Syys 202245min

Karnak: Egypt's Greatest Temple

Karnak: Egypt's Greatest Temple

Located on the banks of the River Nile in Luxor, Egypt, the Karnak Temple complex is one of the largest buildings ever constructed for religious purposes. Dedicated to the god Amun-Ra and covering ove...

22 Syys 202239min

Art of Neolithic Orkney

Art of Neolithic Orkney

Located in the Northern Isles of Scotland, Orkney is a remote and wild environment. With over 5000 years of history, this small archipelago of islands is a treasure trove of ancient sites and secrets....

18 Syys 202244min

Suosittua kategoriassa Historia

olipa-kerran-otsikko
gogin-ja-janin-maailmanhistoria
mayday-fi
huijarit
mystista
konginkangas
totuus-vai-salaliitto
rss-ikiuni
tsunami
rss-subjektiivinen-todistaja
rss-kirkon-ihmeellisimmat-tarinat
rouva-diktaattori
historiaa-suomeksi
rss-sattuu-sita-suomessakin
rss-i-dont-like-mondays-2
sotaa-ja-historiaa-podi
rss-iltanuotiolla
tiedetta-ja-sirkushuveja-vanhojen-aikojen-podcast
rss-kalmakabinetti
rss-kikka-forever