Ancient History Episodes
Akhenaten The Heretic Pharaoh | Part 1: Like Father, Like Son
Part one of the story of Akhenaten featuring his rediscovery, childhood and first years as Pharoah.
Zoroastrianism: Ancient Persia's Lost Religion (with Professor Almut …
Professor Almut Hintze sheds light on the rituals, beliefs and history of Zoroastrianism.
300: Last Stand of The Spartans (Part 2)
"Go tell the Spartans passerby, that here, obedient to our laws, we lie...."
300: The Last Stand of The Spartans (Part 1)
"Eat well Spartans for tonight we dine with Hades!" - King Leonidas I
Baybars, The Sultan That Stopped The Mongols (with James Waterson)
Author James Waterson provides an in-depth look into the history of the Mamluk Sultanate, with a special focus on the reign of Sultan Baybars.
The Rise and Fall of Majorian | Part 2: Downfall of the Roman Empire
“Could the fall of the Roman Empire have been avoided?”
The Rise and Fall of Majorian | Part 1: House of Cards
"A great and heroic character in a degenerate age"
Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 3: Vae Victis
"A last alliance against tyranny - the battle for free Gaul" Gaul hung by a thread. As Rome’s grip tightened around their homeland, the Tribal Kings met to discuss their grim reality. Age-old rivalries were tossed aside for the sake …
Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 2: Gaul Strikes Back
‘Rome made a desert, and called it peace’. Caesar’s first foray into Gaul had been an overwhelming success. He had vanquished one of the most powerful tribes, and their wealth had paid off his debts. Emboldened by the quick victory, …
Vercingetorix, Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 1: Veni, Vidi, Vici
"I am a free man, of a free state" When Julius Caesar became Governor of Gaul in 58BC he dreamt of fame, fortune and legacy. Conquest had always been the path to glory for a Roman senator and with this …
Last Of The Romans: Aurelian (Part 2)
"Thus died Aurelian, an emperor who was necessary rather than good". Aurelian had accomplished more in two years than lesser Emperors had in 50. Both The Goths and Germans had been humbled by his ruthless campaigns. His message was clear: …
Last Of The Romans: Aurelian (Part 1)
In the late third century, The Roman empire teetered on the brink of total collapse. Barbarian hordes pour over the deserted border fortresses. Plague ripples through the cities, while hyperinflation pushes the population into poverty. The government is in freefall. …
The Sword Of Allah, Khalid ibn al-Walid (Part 2)
Khalid ibn al-Walid's life had taken a full 360 turn. Throwing family tradition aside he'd embraced Islam and helped Muhammad smash the old idols he had once worshipped. He was quickly becoming The Prophet's favoured general, who gave him the …
The Sword Of Allah, Khalid ibn al-Walid (Part 1)
Khalid was a member of the aristocracy in the Arabian trading city of Mecca. When a local named Muhammad began claiming he was the Prophet of God, Khalid and his family fought tooth and nail to stamp out his movement. …
St Gregory The Illuminator And The Birth Of The Church
St Gregory was one of the first Christian missionaries in the 3rd century. He bought his faith to Armenia, and received a hostile reception from King Tiradates III who tortured him mercilessly attempting to making him recant his faith. When …