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Is this your podcast?History Hit is a prominent independent podcast creator known for producing engaging historical content.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 49 chart positions in 49 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · History#51M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · History#51M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · History#8300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · History#10300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · History#43100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.2M to 3.7M🎙 Daily cadence·654 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.0M to 12M🇺🇸24%🇨🇦24%🇦🇺8%+46 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.2M to 6.8M1.9M real followers tracked across platforms
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From 33 epsHost
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Odyssey | Sea of Monsters & Slaughter of the Suitors
Jul 19, 2026
1h 08m 06s
Caral: Oldest City in the Americas?
Jul 16, 2026
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Jul 12, 2026
1h 04m 25s
Egypt's Book of the Dead
Jul 9, 2026
50m 39s
The Trojan War
Jul 5, 2026
1h 09m 13s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 6/11/26 | 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 | ||
| 5/3/26 | prehistoric plagueYersinia Pestis+5 | Laura Spinney | History HitEpidemic Sounds | Europe | plagueYersinia Pestis+7 | — | 48m 53s | ||
| 4/30/26 | ancient trade routesBronze Age+4 | Dr Steffen LaursenDr Lloyd Weeks | — | Persian GulfStrait of Hormuz+6 | Persian Gulftrade routes+5 | — | 58m 41s | ||
| 4/26/26 | PompeiiMount Vesuvius+4 | Dr. Jessica Venner | History HitEpidemic Sounds | Pompeii | PompeiiMount Vesuvius+5 | — | 1h 06m 26s | ||
| 4/23/26 | stone toolsearly hominins+4 | Dr. Emma Finestone | Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryHistory Hit | Africanorthern Tanzania | stone toolshominins+5 | — | 46m 00s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
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 #3 in Finland, top 10 in 16 of 49 tracked markets, currently #3 in Finland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Canada | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| VN | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| AE | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Australia | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Ireland | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| India | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| TH | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| AR | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| ID | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| South Africa | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| NG | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| GR | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| TR | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| Sweden | — | #18 | #18 | — |
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.