Why Troy Might Still be Lost, and how it went missing in the first place
In this episode, we dive into the mystery of ancient Troy — a city immortalized in Homer’s epics and sought after by archaeologists for centuries. Was it truly found in the 19th century, or are we sti...
27 Touko 20257min
Why is there a hole in the Arch of Septimius Severus
The Arch of Septimius Severus stands tall in the Roman Forum — a symbol of imperial power and ancient glory. But if you look closely, you'll notice something strange: a hole carved right through it. I...
27 Touko 20254min
Why did the Romans ban pants (trousers) in 397...399...& 416
It might sound strange today, but in the late Roman Empire, wearing pants could actually get you in trouble. Between 397 and 416 AD, Roman authorities issued multiple bans on trousers — a piece of clo...
27 Touko 20255min
Why did Roman armies adopt the Spatha & abandon the Gladius
The gladius — short, deadly, and iconic — was once the signature weapon of Rome’s legions. So why did it fall out of favor? And what made the longer spatha the sword of choice in the later empire? In ...
27 Touko 20259min
Where was the Lost Kingdom of Yam An Ancient Civilization Swallowed by the Desert
Long ago, the ancient Egyptians spoke of a distant, powerful kingdom called Yam — a land of gold, trade, and mystery, lying far to the south. But today, its exact location remains unknown, buried bene...
27 Touko 20259min
When Emperor Domitian forced a Senator to fight a lion Exotic Roman Pets
What happens when power goes unchecked — and your emperor has a flair for the theatrical? In this episode, we dive into the wild world of Roman exotic animal culture, beginning with the shocking tale ...
27 Touko 20254min
When did Egyptians stop being able to read hieroglyphs And why
For over 3,000 years, hieroglyphs were the written language of Egyptian temples, tombs, and sacred texts. But then, mysteriously, the knowledge of how to read them vanished. When did this happen — and...
27 Touko 20259min
