The Ancients
History Hit

The Ancients

No. of episodes
671
Latest episode
2026-11-01
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Where can you listen?

A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. 


New episodes every Sunday and Thursday.


From History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.


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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Ancients?

There are 671 episodes avaiable of The Ancients.

What is The Ancients about?

We have categorized The Ancients as:

  • History

Where can you listen to The Ancients?

The Ancients is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Ancients start?

The first episode of The Ancients that we have available was released 24 June 2020.

Who creates the podcast The Ancients?

The Ancients is produced and created by History Hit.