Best Babylonia Podcasts (2024)

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How to Survive in Babylonia 53:25

13d ago53:25

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Would you be able to survive in ancient Babylonia? In this episode, Tristan is joined once again by Amanda Podany from California State Polytechnic University to discuss the realities of daily life in this fascinating empire. Together, they discuss everything from clay tablet literature and ancient board games to crime, slavery and female entrepren…

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The Goths 46:04

19h ago46:04

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The Goths are renowned for many things, not least sacking Rome in 410 AD and helping to bring about the fall of the Western Roman Empire. They were a 'barbarian' people from across the Danube who began migrating into the Empire during the 4rd and 4th centuries, pushed out of their ancestral nomadic lands by the onrushing Huns. But what were their o…

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191. 540s BC part 7 China - 6 Battles and 1 Murder 31:30

2d ago31:30

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This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: zimwaypodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.…

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Looted Artefacts: Black Market of Archaeology 44:08

6d ago44:08

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Have you ever wondered about the dark side of archeology? The illegal seizing of ancient artefacts? The looting of goods from age old historical sites and their sale on the black market? Well it is a practice that goes back hundreds of years and today we’re exploring how it works, why it happens and what government bodies are doing to prevent it. I…

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The First Europeans 28:30

8d ago28:30

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Europe’s earliest known humans lived over 1.2 million years ago. After initially roaming the plains of Iberia in small groups, they spread across the Pyrenees into the wider European continent. But for more than 100,000 years all traces of humans in these regions vanish. The question is…what happened? In today’s episode of the Ancients, Tristan Hug…

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What´s New In History - A Letter to Constantine 14:47

9d ago14:47

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Dan, our Roman expert, helps Bernie with this episode. Constantine was the first Christian emperor, and as a Christian would never be into ancestor worship... Right? Find out right here! LINK to article https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ancient-letter-emperor-constantine-monumental-discovery-temple-italy/ This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maop…

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The Great Sphinx 40:20

15d ago40:20

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic monuments from ancient history. 73 meters in length and 20 meters high, the huge limestone statue depicts a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head thought to represent Khafre, an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty during the Old Kingdom (c. 2570 BC). In this fascinating b…

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65. Omar N'Shea: Masculinities in Mesopotamia 36:06

16d ago36:06

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Omar discusses the importance of studying gender as part of assyriology. What are the big themes now, and how did we get here? He focuses on two areas of special interest: masculinity, and eunuchism. What can we expect from the conference on gender studies (GeMANE) hosted in Malta this April? And what is the context of assyriology in Malta? 0:37 In…

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190. 540s BC part 6 China - 549 BC 37:46

16d ago37:46

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In this first of 3 episodes on China in the 550's, we have the year 549 covered... You know you always get a DEEP DIVE on Fan of History! We give you more background on the O.G. state of QI and the current drama going on there (murder, intrigue, deception.... you know, the usual stuff) You'll also get some wise advice from Confucius, Lao Tzu, and D…

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Pontius Pilate 45:33

19d ago45:33

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Pontius Pilate was the Roman Prefect of Judea during the reign of Emperor Tiberius and is most famous for condemning Jesus of Nazareth to death by crucifixion in the Four Gospels. But who really was he? And how much do we know about him? In this Easter special of The Ancients, Tristan speaks to Prof. Helen Bond to delve deeper into the life of Pont…

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The Pantheon 43:15

23d ago43:15

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The Pantheon is one of the greatest Roman monuments still standing. First built as a pagan temple by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Caesar Augustus, it was rebuilt in its current form by Emperor Hadrian in AD 126 after a devastating fire and still stands just under two thousand years later almost exactly as the Romans intended. It’s famous free…

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What´s New In History - "Mummy-Making" $ecrets Revealed! 12:08

23d ago12:08

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Special thanks to listener Nancy Jo for sending this to us! This short episode explores the fascinating discovery of an ancient mummification workshop. Check it out! Show notes: Link to article https://www.science.org/content/article/secrets-mummy-making-revealed-residues-ancient-urns How to make a mummy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg8254OKt_s …

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Britain After the Ice Age: Star Carr 54:33

26d ago54:33

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Over 13,000 years ago, Britain emerged from the ravages of the Ice Age as a changed land. Mesolithic hunter-gatherers who had adapted to cold climates were presented with new opportunities by the retreating glaciers that could transform the way they lived. But what do we actually know about these people? What can the archeology tell us about Britai…

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Great Wall of China 55:19

30d ago55:19

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It's one of the most iconic structures in the world: The Great Wall of China. But is it just one wall? And who built it and why? Today, Tristan Hughes is joined by William Lindesay OBE to delve into the ancient history of this epic structure and to answer these questions and more. Together, they uncover the origin story. From the Warring States aro…

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189. 540s BC part 5 Babylon, Egypt & India 41:42

30d ago41:42

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King Nabonidus of Babylon focuses on everything else but the impending doom. He becomes the first archaeologist, stays away from Marduk, worships the moon and is generally an absent monarch. Amasis II rules over a golden era of Egypt, also blissfully unaware of the coming doom. Bimbisara assumes the throne of Magadha in India and begins the rise of…

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Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt 47:42

1M ago47:42

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Artemis is best known as the goddess of the Hunt. But she is far more than just the famed huntress of Greek mythology - she is the patron of the wilderness, of wild animals, of childbirth and also chastity. Daughter of the gods Zeus and Leto, she is famed for her lust for divine retribution and her prowess with a bow, a trait she shares with her tw…

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The Walls of Babylon 42:24

1M ago42:24

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The ancient metropolis of Babylon was famed for its wonders like the Tower of Babel and the mysterious Hanging Gardens. But few Babylonian monuments were as wondrous as the towering, blue-bricked walls and glittering gates that surrounded the city and protected those inside from enemies on the Mesopotamian Plain. In todays episode of The Ancients, …

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What´s New In History - This CHANGES EVERYTHING we knew 15:36

1M ago15:36

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This discovery certainly did blow Dan and Bernie's minds! And that's not hyperbole, exaggeration, or click bait. No kidding. A really old city has been found in the heart of the Amazon jungle where only stone age hunter gatherers were supposed to be. Wait till you hear how many people lived there and when. Don't miss this episode. Amazon study http…

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The Origins of Wine 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. But its popularity dates back thousands of years. Throughout ancient history, wine was without doubt the drink of choice for all manner of cultures throughout the Mediterranean. So what did winemaking look like over 2000 years ago? Where and when did it start? And how did ancient win…

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My City 27:23

1M ago27:23

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About My City My City is a legacy game about developing a city through the different episodes of the game. My City has both a legacy and non-legacy format of play. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Game Materials 02:46 Game Setup 04:30 General Rules of the Game 05:31 The Construction Rules 08:07 End of an Episode 11:48 The Sealed Envelopes 13:35 T…

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64. Ali Kadhem Ghanem: Managing the site of Ur 29:02

1M ago29:02

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The site of Ur is easily one of the most important in Iraq. In this interview, originally recorded in late 2021, we hear from the person responsible for managing that site. Ali talks about Ur's significance, and its role in local life. What are the plans for the development of this key site? 4:18 introducing Lina 7:02 importance of Ur 7:34 what tou…

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The Great Pyramid of Giza 47:14

1M ago47:14

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only ‘Wonder of the Ancient World’ still standing. Built over 4500 years ago at the same time as Stonehenge, the Great Pyramid has become synonymous with all things Ancient Egypt. But what was its original purpose? How long did it take to build? And just how did the Pharaohs manage to erect what was then the tallest…

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188. 540s BC part 4 Cyrus vs the Ionians 38:52

1M ago38:52

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With his new advisor Croesus at his side, Cyrus the great ponders the problem with those devious Ionian Greeks. Link to passages in Herodotus for this episode https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Herodotus/1C*.html This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project …

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Zenobia: Queen of Palmyra 34:08

2M ago34:08

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Zenobia, queen of the glittering city state of Palmyra, was a titan of the third century Near-East. By defeating the Persian Sassanid Empire in 270 AD and stabilising the Roman East she successfully forged a Palmyran empire stretching from Egypt to Anatolia out of the embers of Rome’s Third Century Crisis. But how did she rise to such power? And ho…

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The Silver Pharaohs 40:12

2M ago40:12

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The Silver Pharaohs refers to a lesser-known set of ancient Egyptian rulers of the 21st Dynasty, named for the abundant silver discovered in their tombs. First excavated in 1939 by Prof Pierre Montet, the tombs were filled with fantastic solid silver death masks and elaborate chambers, on par with the likes of Tutankhamun. Despite this, they've fai…

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Roman Special Forces 28:53

2M ago28:53

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The Romans were renowned for their military prowess and skill. Their legions successfully conquered vast swathes of the Mediterranean world, led by battle-weathered centurions trained in the art of war and strategy. But did the Romans owe any of their military success to the actions of special forces? In short, did the Romans have an SAS? In this e…

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Spectaculum 18:10

2M ago18:10

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This week we are going to cover the rules for Spectaculum. Spectaculum is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Marc Margielsky. The game is published by Pegasus Spiele. About Spectaculum Spectaculum is a game of managing your wealth while managing traveling shows as they journey throughout the color world of fortune-tellers and sn…

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Origins of Carthage 54:33

2M ago54:33

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Famed as one of Rome’s fiercest enemies, the city of Carthage was one of the jewels of the ancient Mediterranean world. Situated on the coast of North Africa on the tip of what is now Tunisia, it first rose to prominence as a Phoenician colony. But how did this once fledgling outpost rise to claim it’s ancient pre-eminence? In this episode of the A…

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187. 540s BC part 3 - Cyrus vs Croesus 34:05

2M ago34:05

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Herodotus tells us Croesus gave a bunch of nice things to Delphi and the other oracle. Many of the items were still seen in his day. That is why the Greeks said Rich as Croesus… The oracle famously tells Croesus that if he attacks the Persians he will destroy a mighty empire. LOL. But also to make an ally of whoever was the most powerful of the Gre…

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