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A look back at ancient places and things to get more of the story, and tie in some more modern pop culture references to see where they got it right, and where they got it wrong. We also try and make sure that everyone can have fun learning about things.
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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.comTwitter: @diggingdeeppodFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsMusic by audionautix.comDont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing
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 Only Magic" Season 6 Episode 18 (2020)Assassins' Creed: Pirates (2013)Age of Empires II: The Age of...
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 LondonCivilization V (2010)Civilization VI (2016)Temujin (1997)World Heros (1995)Age of Empires II (1999)Genghis Khan: Aoki Ok...
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 &6Here be Monsters (2014)Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)DC Comics Detective Comics Vol1 615 (1990)DC Comics Effigy (2015)Wolfpack (2019)Sam & MaxStranger Things Season 1 Episode 1 (2016)West Wing S...
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.comTwitter: @diggingdeeppodFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsMusic by audionautix.comDont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing
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.Question of the week: What other extraordinary artifacts would you like us to look into?The Algori...
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 II HD:The Forgotten (2013)Age of Mythology: The Tale of the Dragon (2016)Plants vs Zombies: Great Wa...
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.comInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsFacebook: @diggingdeeperwithteancientsTwitter: @diggingdeeppodMoon Knight (2022- )The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror XV" Season 16 Episode 1 (2004)G...
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 ofHalloween.Coco (2017)V for Vandetta (2005)The Simpsons (1989- )Halloween III: Season of the Wit...
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 significancxe 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.comTwitter: @diggingdeeppodFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancie...
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 referances there might be. Be sure to contact us with any questions about any of our episodes.Email:diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.comInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsTwitter: @diggingdeeppodSimpsons "Blood Feud" Season 2 Episode 22 (1991)Star Trek : The Anima...
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 placesemail: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.comInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsTwitter: @diggingdeeppodPink Panter: Hokus Pokus Pink (1998)Inspector Lewis "Allegory of Love" Season 3 Episode 1...
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.comInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsTwitter: @diggingdeeppodFacebook: @diggingdeeperwithteancientsMusic by audionautix.comThe Simp...
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 rid of the clicking.We will be taking a short hiatus for the summer to refresh our batteries, and g...
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.comInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsTwitter: @ diggingdeeppodAmerican Gods (2017-2021)Star Trek "Requiem for Met...
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: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.comTwitter: @diggingdeeppodFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsInstagram: @...
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 as we might have thought.Caligula (1979)The Life of Brian (1979)A Funny Thing Happened On the Way ...
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.comFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsTwitter: @diggingdeeppodHero Of Rome...
'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.comInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsTwitter: @diggingdeeppodMusic by audionautix.comStar Trek: Enterprise "B...
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 podcastEmail diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.comInstagram @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsFacebook @diggingdeeperwithteancientsTwitter @DiggingDeepPodIce Age moviesNight At The Museum movies10000 BC (2008)Brother Bear (2003)Q...
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