Episodios

  • Hatshepsut: The Remarkable Woman Who Ascended the Throne of Egypt
    May 31 2025
    All about Hatshepsut
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    6 m
  • "Great ancient ruler Sargon of Akkad"
    May 1 2025
    The story of Sargon of Akkad
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    6 m
  • Lykourgos the Spartan "Lawgiver"
    Feb 27 2025
    Lykourgos, the Spartan "Lawgiver."
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    7 m
  • Code of Hammurabi
    Feb 26 2025
    Code of Hammurabi.
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    10 m
  • Romulus and Remus
    8 m
  • King Solomon
    Feb 19 2025
    Explore the life of King Solomon, renowned for constructing the First Temple of Jerusalem and celebrated for his extraordinary wisdom. This podcast delves into his reign, significant contributions to trade and prosperity in Palestine, notable events such as the visit from the Queen of Sheba, and the challenges faced by his successor, Rehoboam, that ultimately led to the division of the kingdom.
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    5 m
  • Cleopatra
    Feb 14 2025
    Cleopatra is often remembered as the seductive queen of the Nile, but who was she really?
    Born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt, Cleopatra VII was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. Unlike her predecessors, she was not of Egyptian descent but was of Macedonian Greek origin, a lineage that traced back to Alexander the Great.
    Fluent in several languages, including Egyptian, she was highly intelligent and politically astute. Cleopatra wasn't just a beautiful figure; she was a skilled diplomat and strategist who sought to preserve her kingdom's independence amid the Roman Empire's expansion.
    Her relationships with powerful Roman leaders, like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, were not merely romantic; they were crucial alliances in her quest to maintain power. Cleopatra's life was a blend of ambition, intellect, and tragedy.
    Ultimately, her reign ended in defeat, marking the fall of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the rise of Roman dominance in Egypt. Yet, her legacy endures—symbolizing strength, intellect, and the complexities of female power in a male-dominated world.

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    6 m
  • The First Peloponnesian War
    Feb 8 2025
    All about the First Peloponnesian War!
    #Ancient #history #ancienthistory #ancientgreece #athens #sparta #war #Thucydides
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    5 m