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Ancient History
Introduction
The hazy line between the ancient world, myth and legend is partly what makes it such a captivating period of history. The mighty edifices that endure from antiquity - the Pyramids, the Parthenon, the Colosseum - leave us with just enough ambiguity to make legends of the concrete. For instance, the Lost Library of Alexandria, once said to boast an unparalleled collection of literature from across the world, but now destroyed. This leaves the popular imagination riddled with question marks and the difficult task of disengaging fact from fiction. Similarly, the life and reign of the female pharaoh, Hatshepsut - how did she propel herself from regent to ruler? Even Jesus Christ; what is the truth behind the accounts written in the Gospels?
Immerse yourself in the ancient world with Tom and Dominic. Everything from Athens and the birth of democracy to the Roman Empire and Byzantium can be found in this playlist.
