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Here 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, muc... more
July 13, 2021Episode 8.2: Seeing the LightIn this episode, we do something a little different. We read a number of first hand descriptions of the Pharos and its impact on the ancient and medieval worlds. ...more20minPlay
July 06, 2021Episode 8.1: The Light of the Ancient WorldIn this episode, we move on to the 8th wonder of the world, the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria. This wonder is truly the legacy of one of the greatest generals to ever live. And with the help of the Lighthouse, Alexandria grew to one of the biggest, most important cities of the ancient world....more25minPlay
June 29, 2021Episode 7.2: Early Decline, Eternal ReverenceIn this episode, we finish up with the Temple Complexes along the Avenue of the Dead. One of the most elaborate temple complexes ever created, it creates more unknowns and asks more questions to us today than we have answers to. ...more24minPlay
June 22, 2021Episode 7.1: Rome of the Americas?In this episode, we will cover the seventh wonder on the list, the Temple complexs along the Avenue of the Dead. Arguably the greatest religious site in MesoAmerica, it was still used by the Aztecs more than 1000 years later....more23minPlay
June 15, 2021Episode 6.2: ResurectionIn this episode, we conclude with the TerraCotta Army. We look at how the TerraCotta Army was made, and why it disappeared from the historical record for more about 2000 years....more21minPlay
June 08, 2021Episode 6.1: The Army of the DeadIn this episode, we look at the 6th wonder on our list, the TerraCotta Army. Built to guard the impressive tomb for the first emperor of China, this army is truly one-of-a-kind in the world even to this day....more25minPlay
May 18, 2021Episode 5.5: InspirationIn this episode, we will look at the inspiration for the 5th wonder on our list. Two other massive pyramids built in Egypt before the Great Pyramid of Giza and served as inspiration for the biggest pyramid in Egypt....more22minPlay
May 11, 2021Episode 5.4: The Dark HeartIn this episode we look at the history of the Great Pyramid of Giza. We will look and see who came to visit it, how it impacted the world, and how the discoveries made about the Great Pyramid of Giza give us a better understanding and appreciation for the ancient people....more23minPlay
May 04, 2021Episode 5.3: Still As Mysterious TodayIn this episode, we dive deep into the heart of the Pyramid. We look at what the interior of the Pyramid looks like, as well as a new, fascinating discovery in the interior of the Pyramid....more18minPlay
April 27, 2021Episode 5.2: Covered in White and Capped with GoldIn this episode, we look at what the completed Pyramid would've looked like. We also see how the Great Pyramid of Giza inspired a number of works to be built upon the Giza Plateau....more22minPlay