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FaktaHistorieHere on 21, we will take a close look at my list of the 21 wonders of the ancient world. We will discuss the time they were constructed in, what they looked like once they were finished, and much, much more. Profile Picture Credit:https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/wonder-ancient-world-grand-and-powerful-statue-zeus-003150
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- Episode 22.1: Beyond the 21 (00:31:57)
In this episode, we conclude the show. We name the honorable mentions to the show, and wrap up the 21 wonders of the ancient world.
- Episode 21.1: The Canyon of the Crescent Moon (00:30:48)
In this episode, we look at the last of the 21 wonders of the ancient world. A city, born of the desert and carved from the rock, this wonder is by no means the least on this list.
- Episode 20.2: No Longer the King of the Gods (00:19:31)
In this episode, we talk about the history of the 20th wonder of the ancient world, and see how it wasn't nature which brought about its demise, but changing winds in society.
- Episode 20.1: Worthy of the King of the Gods (00:24:35)
In this episode, we bring about the 20th wonder of the ancient world. One of the most unique construction projects ever, made from ivory.
- Episode 19.2: Legacy of Death and Brutality (00:25:43)
In this episode, we conclude with the 19th wonder of the ancient world. We look at the sheer carnage that took place within its walls, making it the single bloddiest spot of ground in history.
- Episode 19.1: Arena of Sport, Arena of Blood (00:20:49)
In this episode, we look at the 19th wonder of the ancient world. The heartbeat of the greatest empire of the western world. But one that would become overflowing with blood to the point of rupture.
- Episode 18.1: Eden Reborn (00:27:09)
In this episode, we discuss one of the most mysterious wonders of the ancient world, and yet, possibly, the most beautiful.
- Episode 17.2: Visible From Space? (00:20:09)
In this episode, we conclude with the 17th wonder of the ancient world. Rebuilt during the 14th-17th centuries, it is often thought that this is the only man-made structure visible from space.
- Episode 17.1 What Were They Trying to Keep Out? (00:21:19)
In this episode, we look at the 17th wonder of the ancient world. One of the most familiar structures in history, the 17th wonder of the ancient world has a past almost lost to history. But it's history only adds to the allure and beauty of the wonder.
- Episode 16.2: Bringing it Back From the Jungle (00:20:01)
In this episode, we conclude with the 16th wonder of the ancient world. We look at it's troubled history, but also, the exciting new discoveries being made that give us a glimpse as to how this wonder would've looked upon its completion.
- Episode 16.1: The Fortress in the Jungle (00:23:28)
In this episode, we take a look at the next wonder on our list. Hidden in the jungles of Asia and atop an impressive rock formation, this wonder is almost unknown to history, but is one of the most impressive architectural feats of the ancient world.
- Episode 15.3: The Fate of the Gods (00:17:09)
In this episode, we wrap up the 15th wonder of the ancient world. One of the few wonders on this show to have been destroyed numerous times purely from conflict.
- Episode 15.2: God Comes Down (00:19:34)
In this episode, we take a little detour and examine one of the most famous structures of the ancient world, the Tower of Babel.
- Episode 15.1: Bringing the Gods to Earth (00:21:27)
In this episode, we look at the 15th wonder of the ancient world. A mountain in southern Mesopotamia, this wonder has stood for more than 6000 years in the deserts of Iraq, and reminds us just how advanced the ancient peoples actually were.
- Episode 14.2: Destroyed Unlike the Rest (00:22:10)
In this episode, we finish up with the 14th wonder of the ancient world. We will see how it was destroyed in a very unique fashion, but would refuse to stay down.
- Episode 14.1: Bigger Than the Rest (00:21:29)
In this episode, we look at the 14th wonder of the ancient world. Possibly the largest temple built in the known world, this temple was the home of a powerful cult and was one of the greatest feats of engineering in the ancient world.
- Episode 13.1: Stone Giants? (00:27:02)
In this episode, we examine the 13th wonder of the ancient world. A wonder lost to history for almost 2000 years. Hidden in the new world, this wonder reminds us the old and new worlds were not that different.
- 21 IS BACK BABY! (00:01:45)
21 IS BACK! After a few months on hiatus, the show will be back next week! I am very excited to be back doing episodes as we continue down the list of the wonders of the ancient world.
- 21 on Hiatus (00:03:58)
Sadly, 21 has to go on hiatus. School is taking up more and more of my time, and sadly the podcast, which is something that I just do for fun, has to be placed on the backburner. But never fear, we will return to our list and wonder at the magnificence of the ancient world.
- Episode 12.2: Wait, This Actually Worked? (00:21:14)
In this episode, we look at what happened outside of Alesia, the site of the 12th wonder of the ancient world. We will see how these walls were launch point from where Julius Caesar launched himself into history.
- Episode 12.1: Wait, What Are We Doing? (00:23:09)
In this episode, we look at the 12th wonder of the ancient world. Definitely different than the rest, the 12th wonder was constructed to win a war. It created a win or die situation. But not just a win or die for the armies, but for an entire budding empire.
- Episode 11.2: Firewall (00:27:13)
In this episode, we conclude our visit to the 11th wonder of the ancient world, the Great Library at Alexandria. We see how the struggle for power led to the demise of the greatest learning center in history.
- Episode 11.1: The First Internet (00:23:29)
In this episode, we will take a look at the 11th wonder of the ancient world. Unlike the rest of the wonders we have covered so far, this wonder is not a wonder due to magnificent structure, treasure, or ruler. It is a wonder because it was truly one of a kind. Possibly the greatest collection of information until the founding of the internet.
- Episode 10.2: The Décor of a Fancy Tomb (00:23:37)
In this episode, we look at the décor of the Mausoleum of Mausolus. Some of the most exquisite, beautiful carvings in the ancient world, these decorations elevated the mausoleum from an elaborate tomb to wonder of the ancient world.
- Episode 10.1: The Origin of a Fancy Tomb (00:20:59)
In this episode, we are back to one of the original seven as we look at the 10th wonder of the ancient world. This one left such a lasting impression on the people who saw it, that we get our modern word mausoleum from this amazing wonder.