Digging Deeper with the Ancients

This episode is a supplemental follow up to Season 4 episode 1 Monks Mound. Going into a little more detail on more of the discovery and the decision on who build these mounds when they were first discovered. Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to...

Have you ever wondered who the first people were from Europe that got to North America? Well spoiler alert, if you thought it was Columbus, you are off by about 400 years. In this episode we take a look back at the history of the Vikings settling in Canada, and we will then try and figure out why they left and what happened to make it so someone else had to "discover" North America. Vikings "Its O...

In this episode we go over one of histories greatest conquerors. How not only did he unite Asia, but controlled a large part of the known earth at his time. We find out his accomplishments, and how he has not only influenced pop culture, but how he is still part of the genetics of a large portion of the world as we know. Lets dive deep into Genghis Khan! Madam Tussauds London Civilization V (2010)...

In this episode we go back to North America to learn about one of the largest man made ancient mounds north of Mexico. Why was it built? Who built it? When was it built? We look at all these questions and then we see what kind of influence it has had on modern popular culture. Civilization 4, 5 &6 Here be Monsters (2014) Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) DC Comics Detective Comics Vol1 615 (1990) D...

In this best of, we talk about our most popular episode. Comparing what the Marvel Cinematic Universe got right and where they made up stuff in comparison to the actual Norse Mythology, also we see how the Norse have influenced a lot of popular culture.  If you can think of any other comparison you would like us to do, please contact us through any of the listed ways below. Email: diggingdeeperwit...

In this episode, we take a look back at season 1 and head back to Easter Island to once again learn about the Moai. The tale of Easter Island is nowhere near as old as you think it is. Is this a tale of of self destruction or a tale of genocide. Lets find out and see how the Moai have influenced current popular culture. All pop culture references can be found at http://moaiculture.com/popculture.h...

Due to some unfortunate timing of illness and losing ones voice,  we were not able to record a new episode this week. We will get ne out soon, so sit back and enjoy this re release of last years Holiday Special. Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget...

In this episode we look at one of the most mysterious ancient artifacts ever discovered. Often described as the worlds first computer, we dive into when it was made, who made it, and why was it made. We also find out what discoveries have been made about this mechanism as recently as September of 2022. Then we find out what pop culture references there is and how much untapped potential there is....

In this episode we travel to China to visit what some think is the only man made structure that can be seen from space, spoiler alert, its not. We look at the extremely long history of the Great Wall of China, who built it, why was it built, did it work? We then see how much of an influence it has made on modern popular culture. Civilization (1991- ) Battlefield 2:Euro Force (2006) Age of Empires...

On the Disney+ show Moon Knight we learn about the MCUs version of Egyptian Mythology. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? What other pop culture has used Egyptian mythology? Sit back and take a ride with us as we discuss this interesting topic. Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Facebook: @diggingdeeperwithteancients Twitter: @digg...

In this episode we go back to the very beginnings of Halloween, before it was even called Halloween. Samhain is where this modern tradition started, but who did it? Why? What was the meaning behind it? How did we get to the point where we started asking for candy? How much pop culture has been influenced by this event? Spoiler, way too much to mention. Come with us as we dig deep into the history...

In this weeks episode we take a look at the oldest found description and sculpture of a dragon. Who were the people who made it? Why was it made? What happened to the people? What kind of cultural significance does it continue to play in real life and in popular culture? Come with us as we journey to ancient China and take a look at the Jade Dragon. Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Tw...

In this weeks episode we dig into the history of why this artifact was built and what it was used for. We also find out where it is today. Then we take a look at what kind of pop culture references there might be. Be sure to contact us with any questions about any of our episodes. Email:diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththea...

Almost everyone has heard of the Dead Sea scrolls, but what are they? Who wrote them? Why were they hidden? In this weeks episodes we look into these writings and explore the theories behind these scripts.   You can contact us at the following places email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Facebook:  @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Twitter: @diggingdeep...

You may have heard of the Rosetta Stone, but how much of its history do you know? When was it made? Who made it? Who found it? Who deciphered it? What does Napoleon have to do with it? Find all of this out and more on this weeks episode and then we will see how this ancient artifact has influenced todays pop culture. Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeanc...

In this weeks episode we head back to ancient Japan. The Jomon period started around 14500 BC. We will look at what evidence there is of them, what they did to grow as a society, and what the differences are between them and others of around the same time. We will also see what kind of influence they continue to still have in our current popular culture. I apologize for the audio I could not get r...

In this weeks episode we travel to eastern Africa to learn about the Kingdom of Aksum. Who were they, what legends surround them and what has happened to this civilization? Also what kind of popular culture has been influenced by them? Come with us and find out what we learned about these people. Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Facebook: @digg...

In our conclusion to our series on Ancient Rome, we finish up the Empire by talking about who the Emperors were and what they were known for. We also continue our analyzing of the Simpsons season 32 episode where they make a ton of references to this time period. Then we take another dive into the vast amount of popular culture tie ins that have occurred because of this era. Email: diggingdeeperwi...

In this episode, we take the first step into learning more about the Roman Empire. We had to split this episode into 2 parts as there is more information to keep it to just one. We take a look at what the changes were between the Republic and the Empire, and try to see what everyday life was like. We then take a little bit of pop culture and see where things might have been not quite as faithful a...

Part 2 of our series on Ancient Rome brings us to the Republic from 509-27 BC. Here we learn what happened after the fall of the Kingdom and before the Rise of the Empire. We hear about important historical figures such as Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and then we learn what was used in their stories to influence popular culture. Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Facebook: @diggi...

In this episode we look back at the origins of Rome, what are the stories and legends of the beginning? What kind of evidence there is to support these stories? Why did this period end? What kind of popular culture has been influenced from this time period? Stay listen and let us know what you think. Email:diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Facebook: @d...

Have you ever wondered when the first people ever came to the Americas? Who were they? Where did they come from? What evidence do we have? What happened to them? Why did they go there? What kind of modern pop culture references might there be? Come find out on this weeks podcast Email diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Instagram @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Facebook @diggingdeeperwithteancien...

Come with us to Southeastern Asia as we take a look back at the Khmer Empire and the Angkor Wat Temple. Find out its history, why it was made and why it was forgotten about for hundreds of years. Then find out how it has influenced modern pop culture and see what movies, comics and games have this area as a backdrop. Email: diggingdeeperwithteancients@gmail.com Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeanci...

In this episode we finally take a look at the Seventh wonder of the world the Great Pyramid of Giza and talk about its theories of construction, who constructed it and why. We also talk about the entire Giza plateau and even go into some of the history of the Great Sphynx and the other two Pyramids. Then you can find out how much this area has influenced modern popular culture. Stargate (1994) The...

How did these Seven locations become the Ancient Wonders of the world and who chose them? Where are they now? What happened to them? How did they influence modern pop culture? We find out all of that in this episode. "The Colossus of Rhodes" (1961) "Hercules" (1997) "Alexander" (2004) "Cleopatra" (1963) "Eternals" (2021) Loki (Disney+) (2021) Ducktales "Home Sweet Homer" (1987) "Slaves of Babylon"...