The tension between the various factions vying for power in Jerusalem leads to a crisis, when Antiochus IV retaliates by attacking the city and plunders its famed Temple in 168. A wave of persecutions against Jewish religion and customs inspires a rebellion, spearheaded by Judas Maccabee (“the Hammer”) and the Hasmonean family, who achieve victories against ... Show More
Feb 8
116: The Third Punic War - Dido's Lament
Though the Romans expected an easy fight, the Carthaginians put up a valiant defense of their city that dragged on for three years. With no progress being made, command is assigned to Scipio Aemilianus, the adopted grandson of the famed Scipio Africanus. Through his skilled gener ... Show More
37m 17s
May 2024
#337 La Judée Romaine (4) La 1ère guerre juive 66-74
En l’an 66, une émeute opposant juifs et romains à Jérusalem va très vite se répandre pour devenir une guerre ouverte contre Rome qui durera plus de quatre ans. Comment en est-on venu à une telle insurrection qui, malgré une résistance acharnée, verra la ruine de Jérusalem en 70. ... Show More
24m 39s
Sep 2021
Episode 78: 78- Return of the Exiles
Following the death of Constantine, a short dynastic bloodbath occurs, after which his sons divide the empire between themselves. In addition, the new emperors also permit all the eastern bishops exiled by their father to return. As a result violent clashes soon erupt between riv ... Show More
29m 45s
Sep 2025
Revolutionology (REBELLIONS & SOCIAL CHANGE) with Jack Goldstone
<p>Storming the Bastille. Facing off with tanks. Canceling a streaming subscription. </p><p>We’re talking protests, boycotts, insurrections, and demonstrations. Scholar, professor, and actual real life Revolutionologist Dr. Jack Goldstone lays out the whys – and the hows. What re ... Show More
1h 30m
May 2021
Episode C4 – The Great Kings
Synopsis: The Great King Tudhaliya’s sons, Arnuwanda and Suppiluliuma, take power in a time of growing famine. The collapse of Mycenaean Greece intensifies the predations of Aegean and Mediterranean pirates, who threaten Hittite grain shipments and ally with the Libyans to launc ... Show More
32m 20s
Feb 2025
The Persian Wars: Darius, Athens and the Battle of Marathon
<p>490 BC. On the plains of Marathon, Athens faced down a mighty army of the Persian Empire - the superpower of the time It was an underdog clash that would echo throughout history. But how did it all begin?</p><br><p>In this episode of <em>The Ancients</em>, Tristan Hughes kicks ... Show More
58m 21s
Mar 2019
089 The Breakdown of Peace
<p>In this episode, we discuss the mid-5th century BC history of two areas that were important economically and politically to Athens—the west (including the Sikel Revolt, Syracuse's defeat of Akragas, the establishment of the panhellenic colony of Thourii, and the new Athenian a ... Show More
1h 47m