A triumphal column, The Column of Justinian, built in the 6th century in Constantinople, is considered to have been a tour de force, and over a thousand years ahead of its time as a constructional feat. Dr. Elena Boeck, Professor, DePaul University, joins the show and explains more.

Leonardo da Vinci was ahead of his time in painting remarkably delineated anatomical features. Art history professor, Dr. George Bent, Washington & Lee University, joins the show to discuss Leonardo's life, and this area of artistic excellence.

In Greek mythology, the Titans reigned over the cosmos before the existence of humans, and preceded the Olympian Gods. Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies & Folklore, Indiana University, Bloomington, Dr. William Hansen, joins the show to explain more.

Egyptian hieroglyphs were the writing system of Ancient Egypt. The writing system has captured the interest of scholars, governments, and the public for many years. Egyptologist, Dr Bill Manley, joins the show to share more about this ancient writing system.

The Hittites, people formerly domesticated in the Anatolia Peninsula, were considered a significant civilization in the Bronze Age. Sr. Lecturer, SOAS, University of London, Dr Mark Weeden, joins the show to discuss this civilization.

The Phoenicians were indigenous to the Levant, were considered ahead of their time as seafarers, and were the founders of the legendary city of Carthage. Dr. Carolina López-Ruiz, Professor, The Ohio State University, joins the show to discuss the Phoenicians settling in the Iberian Peninsula.

Professor & Head of the Classics Department at Royal Holloway, University of London, Dr Richard Alston, joins the show to discuss the transition of when Rome went from a republic to an empire.

The Mycenaean Greeks, during the Bronze Age, were one of the most prominent civilization(s) in the Mediterranean Basin. Dr. Michael Galaty, University of Michigan, and Andrew Schiestel, speak more about this civilization and period in history.