May 11

Tunis

To delve into the history of Tunis – and the ancient city of Carthage that preceded the modern Tunisian capital – travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by classicist and archaeologist Dr Eve MacDonald. Together, they explore theatres, mosques and markets, and meet some of the k ... Show More

38m 25s

May 4

Vienna

Vienna has long been a pivotal location in European history, shaping imperial politics, hosting landmark diplomatic negotiations, and nurturing artistic, cultural and intellectual movements that spread throughout the continent. In this episode of History’s Greatest Cities, travel ... Show More

38m 19s

Apr 27

Kyoto

Kyoto stands as Japan’s thousand-year imperial heart, in which courtly ritual, Buddhist thought, and architectural artistry crystallised into the nation’s cultural centre. In this episode, travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield is joined by historian and author Lesley Dow ... Show More

48m 55s

Apr 2023

The History of the City of Rome

Coming up on this episode of Talking History: we're exploring entertainment, culture, religion and society in Ancient Rome, with Dr Jonathan Coulston, Senior Lecturer at the School of Classics at The University of St Andrews; Dr Rebecca Usherwood, Assistant Professor in Late Anti ... Show More

52m 25s

Jan 2020

3. Rome's must see sights and attractions

#003 Rome highlights and must-have experiencesBuon Giorno! Are you headed to Rome for the first time or returning after many years? In this episode we talk you through the highlights of the Eternal City and why you should visit them. You'll learn how much time you need to spend a ... Show More

30m 17s

Oct 2025

358. History of Rome (English Vocabulary Lesson)

When you imagine the city Rome, what comes to mind? Maybe the Colosseum, the Vatican, one of the largest empires in history, or delicious pasta? Rome isn’t just Italy’s capital; it’s also one of the most influential cities in human history. In today’s Thinking in English episode, ... Show More

21m 16s

Mar 2023

Troy

Often thought of as an ancient, mythical idea, immortalised in the works of Homer, it's hard to imagine Troy as real place. But when Heinrich Schliemann started excavations of the city in the late 19th Century, our understanding of the ancient world would change forever. Troy ... Show More

49m 37s

Jan 2025

[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Repurposing of Rome

This week, we hit the streets of Rome with our recording equipment to search for ancient ruined artifacts or "spoglie" hidden in plain sight. Rome has been inhabited without interruption for over three thousand of years. A past like that cannot but leave its mark on a ... Show More

30m 20s

Sep 2023

The Legacy of Rome

Rome has attracted aspiring conquerors and leaders for millennia, not just as a great metropolis, but as an idea. It has long been a symbol of military might and universal power, defined by political and religious authority as well as great feats of engineering that would leav ... Show More

23m 24s

Jun 2022

Intermediate | Rome

When in China... learn about Rome! Today's podcast takes us on a tour of this famous Italian city. Come along on our trip as we hit the Coliseum... but more importantly, the espresso bars of the city. So sit back, listen to the Chinese lesson, and worry not who really invented ... Show More

13m 16s

Jan 2021

16. Pompeii

Pompeii Why does Pompeii continue to hold such a fascination for so many people? And which secrets are still to be uncovered from beneath the ashes? Dr Sophie Hay, a leading expert on the ruined Italian city, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to answer lots of listener que ... Show More

51m 29s