The Ancients

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steve.lanham@historyhit.com

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The Ninth Legion: Did They Disappear?

October 18, 2026

It's one of history’s most compelling cold cases. What happened to the Ninth Legion, a crack unit of 5,000 Roman soldiers who vanished from the historical record without a trace?Tristan Hughes is joined by Roman historian Dr Simon Elliott to investigate the fate of the legion that helped conquer Britain. Was the Ninth wiped out in a bloody defeat on Rome’s northern frontier, or did it meet its end thousands of miles away in the East? Sifting through the surviving Roman records, can Trista...

Viking Origins: The Nordic Iron Age

October 15, 2026

Two thousand years ago, centuries before the Vikings, there was another Scandinavia. An Iron Age world.Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen to uncover the deep roots of the seafaring North, journeying through a forgotten world of elite halls, Roman encounters, and ancient burial rites.MOREIron Age BritainListen on AppleListen on SpotifyIron Age IrelandListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Tristan Hughes. Produced and edited by Aidan Lonergan. The senior producer is Anne-...

Caratacus: King of the Britons

October 11, 2026

Before Boudicca, another British leader brought the Roman war machine to a grinding halt. Meet Caratacus; the cunning King of the Britons who spent seven years outmaneuvering the empire.Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Miles Russell to uncover the forgotten story of this charismatic guerrilla fighter. From leading fierce resistance in Wales to his betrayal, capture, and a life-saving speech in Rome, Caratacus was Britain’s ultimate escape artist.MOREWho Was The Real King Arthur?Listen on Apple...

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The publicly listed email for The Ancients: steve.lanham@historyhit.com.

How many listeners does The Ancients have?

Podseeker estimates The Ancients reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Ancients?

The Ancients typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Historians, archaeologists, palaeoanthropologists, and authors with advanced academic expertise or established research credentials in a specific area of ancient or prehistoric history. Common among recent guests: Published academic or popular-history books; Recognized research expertise in a specialized area of archaeology, ancient history, or human origins. Recent guests include Miles Russell, Madeline Mackie, and Eve MacDonald.

How hard is it to get booked on The Ancients?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Ancients cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Roman History, and Celtic History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.