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HA Podcasted History: Ancient Persia
Ancient Persia
In this series of podcasts Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of Liverpool examines the Persian Empire, life in ancient Persian society and the Greek-Persian War.
HA Podcasted History: Ancient Persia
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The Akkadian Empire (2334–2154 BC)
Ancient World History
The Akkadian Empire was the first ancient empire of Mesopotamia after the long-lived civilization of Sumer. It was centred in the city of Akkad and its surrounding region. The empire united Akkadian and Sumerian speakers under one rule. The Akkadian Empire exercised influence across Mesopotamia, the Levant, and Anatolia, sending military expeditions as far south as Dilmun and Magan (modern Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman) in the Arabian Peninsula.
The Akkadian...
The Akkadian Empire (2334–2154 BC)
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Sudan Holy Mountain: Jebel Barkal and its Temples
Guide Book
This guide book was produced by Timothy Kendall and El-Hassan Ahmed Mohamed (Co-Directors NCAM Archaeological Mission at Jebel Barkal) and has been published on our website by their kind permission (© 2022 Timothy Kendall and El-Hassan Ahmed Mohamed) to support our podcast that examines the history of Ancient Nubia and the Kushite...
Sudan Holy Mountain: Jebel Barkal and its Temples
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Films: Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian Myths, Stories & Letters
Article
To accompany our series of podcasts looking at the ancient Near East we have put together a few films that give you a sense of the incredible literature and mythology that emerged from Mesopotamia and Egypt over their long histories.
We have also put together a few films that give voice to the ancient...
Films: Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian Myths, Stories & Letters
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An Introduction to Early Mesopotamia (4000-2700 BC)
Podcast
Mesopotamia means 'Between the Rivers'. The oldest known occurrence of the name Mesopotamia dates to the 4th century BC, when it was used to designate the area between the Euphrates and the Tigris rivers. Later, the historical region included not only the area of present-day Iraq, but also parts of present-day Iran, Syria and Turkey....
An Introduction to Early Mesopotamia (4000-2700 BC)
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Films: Ancient Near East Architecture
Visualise the Ancient Near East with 3d Models
To accompany our podcast series on the Ancient Near East we have put together some films to help you visualise the buildings and cities of this period of Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Assyrian history.
All the beautiful 3d models below were created by Artefacts, a conceptual design agency who specialise in the visualisation...
Films: Ancient Near East Architecture
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The Han Dynasty
Chinese history
The Han Dynasty was China's second imperial dynasty and lasted from 206 BC–220 AD. It followed the Qin Dynasty and was succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period.
The Han Dynasty is one of the crucial periods in understanding Chinese History and much of current Chinese culture. The Dynasty lasted 400 years and was considered by many as a Golden Age. It...
The Han Dynasty
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What was the Byzantine Empire?
The History of the Byzantine Empire
In this podcast Dr Dionysios Stathakopoulos covers the basics: name, dates, geography, origins in the Late Roman Empire, and how the Byzantine Empire fits with Medieval History, East and West in general.
What was the Byzantine Empire?
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The Life & Significance of Constantine the Great
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Professor Mark Humphries discusses the life and significance of Constantine the Great focusing on Constantine's role in the development of Christianity and the founding of Constantinople.
The Life & Significance of Constantine the Great
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St Augustine of Hippo
The History of Christianity
In this podcast Dr Conrad Leyser of Worcester College, University of Oxford, looks at the life, ideas and significance of St Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD).
St Augustine of Hippo
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Tutankhamun, Howard Carter and the Griffith Institute
Podcast
Tutankhamun (c. 1341 BC – c. 1323 BC), was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled c. 1332 – 1323 BC during the late Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Tutankhamun acceded to the throne around the age of nine following the short reigns of his predecessors Smenkhkare and Neferneferuaten. He married his half-sister Ankhesenpaaten, who was probably the mother of his two infant daughters. During his reign...
Tutankhamun, Howard Carter and the Griffith Institute
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The Indus Valley Civilisation (3300BC to 1300BC)
Ancient World History
In this set of podcasts Dr Mark Manuel of the University of Durham looks at the Indus Valley Civilisation.
The Indus Valley Civilisation, also known as the Indus Civilisation or the Harappan Civilisation was a Bronze Age civilisation in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Together with ancient...
The Indus Valley Civilisation (3300BC to 1300BC)
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Ancient Nubia and the Kushite Civilisations (2500BC-400AD)
2500BC to 400AD
In this podcast Dr Shadia Taha of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, looks at the long and fascinating history of Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush. The Kingdom of Kush is divided into three kingdoms: The Kingdom of Kerma (2500BC to 1500BC), the Napatan Empire (1100BC to 590BC) and the Kingdom...
Ancient Nubia and the Kushite Civilisations (2500BC-400AD)
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The Western magical tradition
Podcast
In modern times, occultists have spoken of a specifically western tradition of ceremonial magic, which has been continuously handed down through the millennia, in secret, from an original starting point in ancient Egypt.
Although professional historians have become increasingly interested in the history of magic in general, there has not...
The Western magical tradition
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The Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BC)
Podcast
The Neo-Babylonian Empire or Second Babylonian Empire, historically known as the Chaldean Empire, was the last polity ruled by monarchs native to Mesopotamia. Beginning with the coronation of Nabopolassar as the King of Babylon in 626 BC and being firmly established through the fall of the Neo-Assyrian Empire in 612 BC, the Neo-Babylonian Empire was conquered by Cyrus and the Achaemenid Persian Empire in 539 BC,...
The Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BC)
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The Greek-Persian War
Podcast
An HA Podcasted History looking at the Greek-Persian War featuring Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of Liverpool.
The Greek-Persian War
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Ancient Egypt – The Old Kingdom (2700-2200 BC)
Podcast
This podcast will appeal to anyone who wants to know more about this popular area of history and wants that information from one of the world’s leading academics on the subject.
Most of us have read an article, watched a documentary or visited a museum that has an ancient Egyptian artefact of...
Ancient Egypt – The Old Kingdom (2700-2200 BC)
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Ancient Elam (3200-539BC)
Life before the Achaemenid Empire
In this podcast, Dr Parsa Daneshmand of University College London, provides an introduction to Ancient Elam.
Elam was an ancient civilization centred in the far west and southwest of modern-day Iran, stretching from the lowlands of what is now Khuzestan and Ilam Province as well as a small part of southern Iraq. Elamite states were among the...
Ancient Elam (3200-539BC)
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Alexander the Great's Legacy
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of St Andrews discusses Alexander's character, his government and how historians view Alexander now.
Alexander the Great's Legacy
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An Introduction to Cuneiform
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Jacob Dahl of Wolfson College, University of Oxford, provides an introduction to the origins and significance of cuneiform. Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system (dating from c. 3500 BC to c. 100 AD) and represents a transformational turning point in the development of human civilisation.
An...
An Introduction to Cuneiform
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Alexander the Great
The Man the Myth
In this podcast Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of St Andrews provides and introduction to Alexander the Great.
Alexander the Great
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Alexander the Great in context
The Rise of Macedon
In this podcast Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of St Andrews looks at the rise of Macedonia, relations with the Greek city-states, the cult of personality that arises after Alexander's death and the significance of his Empire.
Alexander the Great in context
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Christianity in the Roman Empire
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Emma-Jayne Graham and Professor Helen King of the Open University discuss how Christianity became the dominant religion of the Roman world.
Christianity in the Roman Empire
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Introduction to the Persian Empire
Podcast
An introduction to the Persian Empire featuring Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of Liverpool.
Introduction to the Persian Empire
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Life in Ancient Persia
Podcast
Searching for the truth about Persian life from the sources featuring Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of Liverpool.
Life in Ancient Persia
