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: [email protected]: @diggingdeeppodFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsMusic by audionautix.comDont

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" Nor

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 LondonCiviliz

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

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: di

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 athttp://moaiculture.com

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: [email protected]: @diggingdeeppodFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsMusic by audionautix.comDo

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 pote

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)Ag

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: [email protected]: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsFacebook: @diggingdeeperwithteancientsTw