Pompeii: The Eruption of Vesuvius
This episode contains references to scenes that some listeners may find distressingIn 79 AD, ancient armageddon hit Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius erupted, freezing in time a town and its inhabitants.Nearly ...
31 Elo 202340min
Maya Sacrifice & Warfare
With a history stretching back thousands of years, it’s about time that the Ancients started looking at the extraordinary Maya civilisation in Central America. Even with a range of sources that surviv...
27 Elo 202353min
Homo floresiensis: Early Human ‘Hobbit’
An extinct species of archaic human, Homo floresiensis has been discovered solely in one, very specific location - the Indonesian island of Flores. Nicknamed 'the hobbit' due to its diminutive stature...
24 Elo 202339min
Sex Work in Pompeii
This episode contains some strong language references to sexual content.Pompeii is shrouded in myths and legends about it's vibrant, after hours, night life. With theories of carved stone penis' point...
20 Elo 202337min
Attila the Hun: Terror of Rome
Returning to one of the most infamous names in history, what happened to Attila the Hun after the devastation he caused in the Balkans - and where did he turn his attention to next? One of the most po...
17 Elo 202344min
Gladiators of Pompeii
This episode contains some references to graphic violence.Gladiators are one the most enduring symbols of Ancient Rome, and Pompeii is no exception.In the second episode of our special series on Pompe...
13 Elo 202339min
Attila the Hun: Scourge of God
One of the most powerful, and feared, leaders of history - Attila the Hun's legacy has persevered over centuries. His consolidation of the Hunnic tribes helped play a significant role in shaping the a...
10 Elo 202344min
Pompeii: Life Before the Eruption
The ancient city of Pompeii is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries on earth. Frozen in time since 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted, its story is one that continues today.In episode one of ...
6 Elo 202335min
