The Ancients
by History Hit
Is this your podcast?History Hit is a prominent independent podcast creator known for producing engaging historical content. Founded by Dan Snow, they have gained recognition for their award-winning podcasts, including "Dan Snow's History Hit" and "Gone Medieva…
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Audience Interest
- ancient history enthusiasts
- archaeology and historical themes
Podcast Focus
- discussing distant past events
- specific themes from antiquity
Publishing Consistency
- active for five years
- new episodes every Sunday
Platform Reach
- available on multiple platforms
- over 1.9 million followers
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · History#41M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · History#51M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · History#6300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · History#29100K to 300K
- 🇮🇳IN · History#4300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.2M to 3.5M🎙 Daily cadence·613 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.9M to 12M🇨🇦26%🇺🇸26%🇦🇺9%+36 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.2M to 3.5M1.9M real followers tracked across platforms
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From 33 epsHost
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Recent episodes
Alexander the Great's Mad Scientist
Jul 30, 2026
Unknown duration
Hollywood’s Odyssey: The Historians' Verdict
Jul 26, 2026
Unknown duration
The First New Zealanders
Jul 23, 2026
Unknown duration
Odyssey | Sea of Monsters & Slaughter of the Suitors
Jul 19, 2026
1h 08m 06s
Caral: Oldest City in the Americas?
Jul 16, 2026
57m 54s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/30/26 |  Alexander the Great's Mad Scientist | WARNING: graphic descriptions of violence and warfareMeet Diades, Alexander the Great’s overlooked military engineer, the man who made the impossible siege of Tyre happen.Tristan Hughes and Professor Edmund Richardson retell the thrilling, brutal, brilliant story of invention, ambition, and ancient warfare at its most extreme.In 332 BC, he turned a coastal blockade into a 1km causeway, then faced fire ships, molten sand, and a city that refused to yield.MOREAlexander the Great | Rise to PowerListen on AppleListen on SpotifyTyre: The Jewel of PhoeniciaListen on AppleListen on SpotifyThe Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Tim Astall. Produced by Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/26/26 |  Hollywood’s Odyssey: The Historians' Verdict | Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film Odyssey brings Homer’s epic roaring back to life and Tristan Hughes and Dr. Emily Hauser are here to unpack every storm, monster and star-making turn. From the brilliance of the adaptation to the ancient story beneath it, Tristan and Emily bring their expert historical knowledge to challenge what Nolan keeps, what he changes, and why Odysseus still captivates us after 2,500 years.MOREZeusListen on AppleListen on SpotifyCassandra: Priestess of TroyListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWe're going on *TOUR* to Australia and New Zealand! - tickets are selling fast, last few available here.Presented by Tristan Hughes. The editor is Natasha Hughes. Studio manager is Hanif Hussain. The video producer is McKenna Fernandez, producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  The First New Zealanders | What if the first New Zealanders crossed an ocean, landed in a brand-new world, and built a whole society in just a few generations?Tristan Hughes and Dr Richard Walter tell the story of East Polynesian voyagers who reached Aotearoa around the late 1200s, bringing canoes, knowledge, and ambition from Hawaiki to a vast, forested island world.From the moa-rich site of Wairau Bar to archeological evidence of exquisite stone tools, ornaments, and fishhooks, Tristan and Richard discuss how these settlers adapted fast, explored far, and laid the foundations for Māori life in New Zealand.MOREThe First HawaiiansListen on AppleListen on SpotifyAncient Polynesia: Pioneers of the PacificListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWe're going on *TOUR* to Australia and New Zealand! - final tickets are available here.The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Tim Arstall. Produced by Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, PLUS early ad-free podcasts and exclusive subscriber-only episodes every fortnight. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/19/26 | OdysseyHomer+5 | Dr. Emily Hauser | History HitEpidemic Sounds+3 | — | OdysseyHomer+7 | — | 1h 08m 06s | ||
| 7/16/26 | ancient citiesCaral+4 | Jason Nesbitt | History HitEpidemic Sounds | CaralPeru+1 | Caraloldest city+6 | — | 57m 54s | ||
| 7/12/26 | Homer's OdysseyGreek mythology+5 | Dr. Emily Hauser | History HitEpidemic Sounds+4 | AustraliaNew Zealand | OdysseyOdysseus+8 | — | 1h 04m 25s | ||
| 7/9/26 | ancient Egyptafterlife+4 | Yekaterina Barbash | History HitBook of the Dead | — | Book of the Deadancient Egyptians+5 | — | 50m 39s | ||
| 7/5/26 | Trojan WarHomer+4 | Eric Cline | The Iliad | Troy | Trojan WarAchilles+6 | — | 1h 09m 13s | ||
| 7/2/26 | flood mythancient Mesopotamia+4 | Sophus Helle | History HitEpic of Atrahasis+1 | — | flood mythAtrahasis+5 | — | 56m 24s | ||
| 6/28/26 | DelphiOracle of Delphi+4 | Michael Scott | History Hit | DelphiMount Parnassus+1 | DelphiOracle+5 | — | 55m 13s | ||
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| 6/25/26 | StonehengeStone Age builders+3 | Ken Follett | History HitThe World of Stonehenge | Salisbury Plain | StonehengeKen Follett+5 | — | 46m 23s | ||
| 6/21/26 | Library of Alexandriaancient Mediterranean+4 | Dr. Islam Issa | History HitEpidemic Sounds+1 | Alexandria | Library of AlexandriaPtolemy I+5 | — | 42m 30s | ||
| 6/18/26 | BoudicaIceni+5 | Elodie Harper | History Hit | Roman BritainColchester | BoudicaIceni+8 | — | 56m 32s | ||
| 6/14/26 |  The Cambrian Explosion: When Life Began? | 538 million years ago, life on Earth changed forever. In an evolutionary burst known as the Cambrian Explosion, complex animals rapidly appeared in the oceans, laying the foundations for almost every major animal group alive today.Tristan Hughes is joined by the mighty Henry Gee to explore biology’s 'Big Bang'. What triggered this extraordinary leap in evolutionary complexity? Why did creatures with eyes, shells and limbs emerge so suddenly in the fossil record? And what can the Cambrian Explosion reveal about the origins of animal life and the history of our planet?MORERise of HumansListen on AppleListen on Spotify The Age of DinosaursListen on AppleListen on Spotify We're going on *TOUR* to Australia and New Zealand! - grab your tickets here.The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Phariseesfirst-century Judea+5 | Dr Helen Bond | History Hit | Judea | Phariseesfirst-century+5 | — | 47m 10s | ||
| 6/7/26 | Rosetta StoneEgyptian hieroglyphs+3 | Dr Ilona Regulski | History HitThe Rosetta Stone | Rashid | Rosetta Stonehieroglyphs+6 | — | 44m 35s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Neanderthal artIce Age+3 | Genevieve von Petzinger | History HitLascaux Cave | Ice Age Europe | Neanderthalart+5 | — | 1h 08m 33s | ||
| 5/31/26 | Spartacusgladiators+4 | Ben Kane | History Hit | CapuaItaly+2 | Spartacusgladiator+6 | — | 1h 16m 10s | ||
| 5/28/26 | Hadrian's WallRoman Britain+3 | Professor Rob Collins | History Hit | BritainHadrian’s Wall | Hadrian's WallRoman Britain+3 | — | 1h 15m 02s | ||
| 5/24/26 | Iron Age Britainarchaeology+5 | Professor Tom Moore | History HitEpidemic Sounds+1 | — | Iron AgeBritain+8 | — | 59m 37s | ||
| 5/21/26 | prehistoric Greenlandarchaeology+4 | Dr. Asta Mønsted | History Hit | GreenlandArctic+2 | Greenlandarchaeology+5 | — | 1h 08m 05s | ||
| 5/17/26 | human evolutionNeanderthals+4 | Ella Al-Shamahi | History HitThe Ancients | EuropeAsia | human evolutionNeanderthals+5 | — | 42m 16s | ||
| 5/14/26 | counterfactual historyAlexander the Great+3 | Steele Brand | History HitThe Battle of Phillipi: Death of the Roman Republic+1 | RomeBabylon+2 | Alexander the GreatRome+3 | — | 1h 19m 50s | ||
| 5/10/26 | ArmageddonMegiddo+4 | Eric Cline | History Hit | Megiddo | ArmageddonMegiddo+5 | — | 58m 40s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Warring States periodancient China+3 | Professor Andrew Seth Meyer | History HitEpidemic Sounds+1 | — | ancient ChinaWarring States+5 | — | 59m 45s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
History Hit is a prominent independent podcast creator known for producing engaging historical content. Founded by Dan Snow, they have gained recognition for their award-winning podcasts, including "Dan Snow's History Hit" and "Gone Medieval." Their focus on diverse historical narratives sets them apart in the podcasting landscape. "The Ancients" is a unique podcast dedicated to ancient history, featuring in-depth discussions on themes ranging from Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes, the show employs a format that includes interviews with historians and archaeologists, providing listeners with expert insights into the distant past. New episodes are released every Sunday and Thursday, ensuring a steady stream of content for history enthusiasts. The podcast attracts a diverse audience of history aficionados, students, and anyone interested in the ancient world. Listeners appreciate the rich, informative discussions that deepen their understanding of historical events and figures, making it an invaluable resource for those passionate about history. With over 250,000 listeners, "The Ancients" has established a significant presence in the history podcasting niche.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 1.9M
- Total plays: 327M
- Total reviews: 3.0K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 972
Castbox
- Followers: 89
- Plays: 2.2K
YouTube
- Subscribers: 1.9M
- Views: 327M
- Videos: 768
Podcast App
- Followers: 3.4K
- Reviews: 3.0K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 4.4K
- Reviews: 18
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Audience
seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- discussing distant past events
- specific themes from antiquity
- Neolithic Britain to Fall of Rome
- expert insights and analysis
Audience interests
- ancient history enthusiasts
- archaeology and historical themes
- interviews with historians
- exploration of antiquity
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- over 1.9 million followers
- accessible on YouTube
- distributed on podcast apps
Publishing consistency
- active for five years
- new episodes every Sunday
- new episodes every Thursday
- weekly or more often
Chart history for The Ancients
Peaked at #2 in KE, top 10 in 19 of 39 tracked markets, currently #2 in KE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| KE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| ID | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| India | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| VN | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Australia | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| SG | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| AR | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| AE | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| South Africa | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Ireland | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| South Korea | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| IS | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| GR | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| TH | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| PH | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| IL | — | #16 | #16 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.