Digging Deeper with the Ancients

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 "Babel One"  2005                                                "United"                                                 "The Aenar"Star Trek: Deep Space 9 "Inter Armana Enim Silent Leges" 1999Star Trek: The next Generation "The Defector" 1990                                                                       "Unification Parts 1&2" 1991Star Trek" Lower Decks "Veritas" 2020"Star Trek: Nemesis" 2002"Star Trek" 2009"Star Trek V: The Final Frontier""Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country"Star Trek: Picard- Entire seriesStar Trek: Online 2010Borg War 2006Star Trek: Hidden Evil 1999Star Trek: Armada II 2001Star Trek: Starfleet Command III 2002Star Trek: Away Team 2001Star Trek: New Worlds 1999Star Trek: Tactical Assault 2006Star Trek: Continues "To Boldly Go Parts 1&2""Romoleo e Romo" 1961"The First King: Birth of an Empire" 2019"Romulus" 2020"The Wild Child" 1971"Mowgli: The Legend of the Jungle" 2018"Jungle Book" 1967, 2016"Tarzan" 1999, 2013"Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan" 1984"Legend of Tarzan" 2016"George of the Jungle" 1997Raised by Wolves 2020"Jumanji" 1995"Princess Mononoke" 1997"Batman Returns" 1992"Troy" 2004"Alexander" 2004"Troy: Fall of a City" 2018"Mr Peabody & Sherman" 2014"The Legend of Awsomus Maximus" 2011"Odissia" 1968"The Trojan Women" 1971"The Avenger" 1962"Fury of Achilles" 1962"Magikos Kathreftis" 2016"Hercules and the Princess of Troy" 1965"Broken Circle" 2022"Helen of Troy" 1924"The Hunt for Troy" 2007Xena: Warrior Princess "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts" 1996
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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)Quest For Fire (1981)Cro (1993-1994) Transformers: Dinobot Island Parts 1 and 2 (1985)Black Robe (1991)Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001)
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Come with us to Southeastern Asia as we take a look back at the Khmer Empire and the Angkor Wat Temple. Find out its history, why it was made and why it was forgotten about for hundreds of years. Then find out how it has influenced modern pop culture and see what movies, comics and games have this area as a backdrop.Email: diggingdeeperwithteancients@gmail.comInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsTwitter: DiggingDeepPodFacebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancientsLara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)Apocalypse Now (1979)Transformers; Dark of the Moon (2011)In The Mood For Love (2000)Lord Jim (1965)Revolt of the Zombies (1936)Mistress of the World (1960)Angkor (1935)Asian Treasure (2020)Lovesick (2005)Butterfly Man (2002)Twilight (1969)Aladdin 3477 III (2027)?Angkor "Angkor Wat", "Gems of the Jungle", "Immortal City" (2020)The Amazing Race "Do It Like a Madman" (2008)Kill Arman "Kambodzha" (2009)Doctor Who comic "The Sword of Kali"Star Trek DS9 "Family Business" S3 E23Civilization V, VI PCTomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999) PS1Tekken (1994) PS1Illusion of Gaia (1993) SNESPang(1989) PC, PS1, SNESEternal Darkness (2002) N64Tetris Plus (1996) GB, SS, PS1
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In this episode we finally take a look at the Seventh wonder of the world the Great Pyramid of Giza and talk about its theories of construction, who constructed it and why. We also talk about the entire Giza plateau and even go into some of the history of the Great Sphynx and the other two Pyramids. Then you can find out how much this area has influenced modern popular culture.Stargate (1994)The Mummy (1999)The Mummy Returns (2001)10000 BC (2008)Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)The Fifth Element (1997)X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)Animaniacs "Home on De-Nile"Moon Knight (2022- )Loki (2021-)Star Trek: Enterprise "Cold Front" Star Trek TOS "City on the Edge of Forever"Star Trek: Discovery "People of Earth"Doctor Who "The Daleks Master Plan" Season 3 Serial 4                             "The Wedding of River Song" Series 6 Episode 13                              "Dark Water" Series 8 Episode 11Video Games:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Video_games_set_in_EgyptMarvel Comics:https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Pyramids_of_Giza/AppearancesDC Comics:https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Pyramid_of_Giza/Appearances
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How did these Seven locations become the Ancient Wonders of the world and who chose them? Where are they now? What happened to them? How did they influence modern pop culture? We find out all of that in this episode."The Colossus of Rhodes" (1961)"Hercules" (1997)"Alexander" (2004)"Cleopatra" (1963)"Eternals" (2021)Loki (Disney+) (2021)Ducktales "Home Sweet Homer" (1987)"Slaves of Babylon" (1953)Gladiators (Animated show) (2009)Montana Jones "The Artimis Temple" (1995)"Seven Wonders of the World" (1956)"Enigmas of the Ancient World" (2019)"Matrix" (2009)"Lord of the Rings" The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001)Doctor Who "Wedding of River Song" Series 6 Episode 13                              " Logopolis" Season 18 Serial 7                    Comic: "Minus Seven Wonders"                     Short Story: "The Eighth Wonder of the World"                                                  "The Book of Shadows"                                                  "The Rubys Curse"Star Trek: Voyager "11:59" (1999)"Civilization 1-6" (1991-  )"Pharaoh: Cleopatra" (2000)"Children of the Nile" (2004)"Total War: Rome II" (2013)"Assassins' Creed Origins" (2017)"Simcity 3000" (1999)"Forge of Empires" (2013)"Humankind" (2021)"Crusader Kings" (2012)"Imperiator: Rome" (2019)"God of War II" (2007)"Assassins' Creed Odyssey" (2018)7 Wonders Board Game"A Song of Ice and Fire" George R R Martin (1996)"The New Colossus" Emma Lazarus (1883)
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Come with us and discover the ancient beginnings of Groundhogs Day and see what kind of Pop culture references have for all of the celebrations.Groundhogs Day 1993Before I Fall 2017Every DayRussian Doll 2019Palm Springs 2020Doctor Who "Eve of the Daleks" 2022Edge of Tomorrow 2014ARQ 2016Buffy the Vampire Slayer "Life Serial" 2001Star Trek: The Next Generation "Cause and Effect" 1992Angel "Time Bomb" 2004Charmed "Deja Vu All Over Again" 1999X-Files "Monday" 1999Day Break 2006-2007Westworld 2016-A Groundhog Day Story 2017Day of the Groundhog 2004"Groundhog Day" - Em Beihold 2021"Groundhog Day" - Mayday ft Cee Lo GreenRun Lola Run 199850 First Dates 2004Primer 2004Source Code 2011Naked 2017Happy Death Day 2017Happy Death Day 2U 2019See You Yesterday 2019Superstore 2018The O.C. 2007Lost Girl 2013What I Like About You 2005Shawn The Sheep 2014Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 1996New Teen Titans 2012Max and Ruby 2013Simons Particular Portions 2020Daily Planet 2013Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son 2019Lee Martins The Midnight Hour "Flesh Eaters Of Candlemas Eve" 2012Songs of Praise "Candlemas" 2009, 2019Swedish Metal Band 'Candlemass'"Februilia" Miffrino 2019
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In this episode we discuss the ancient celebrations that take place around the Winter solstice, specifically in the northern hemisphere. We also take a look at the more modern celebrations and how they were influenced by the things done in ancient times. As always we also check out what pop culture was influenced by this time of year.Music by audionautix.com composed by Jason ShawEmail: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.comInstagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients
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Supergiant Games "Hades" is quite popular right now, lets find out how close it gets to the actual Greek mythology and see where they got it right, and where they were just making it up.  Also we go and talk about other places where Zagreus and Hades pop up in pop culture.Doctor Who Big Finish Productions "Zagreus" 2003"Percy Jackson and the Olympians" 2010"Clash of the Titans" 2010"Wrath of the Titans" 2012"Hercules" 1997Hercules the Legendary JourneysZena Warrior PrincessOnce Upon A TimeVixx"Hadestown" 2006God Of WarKingdom HeartsAge of MythologyAge of Empires: MythologiesKid Icarus: UprisingPersona ZSmiteHorizon: Zero DawnAssassins' Creed Odyssey: Fate of AtlantisFinal Fantasy 14: ShadowbringersRayman LegendsPercy Jackson and the Olympians book Rick RiordanHades by Mathew ReileyHigh School DXD (Manga)God of War (Comic series)DC Wonder Woman (Comic)Fairy Tale (Manga)Gerihopilus Hades (Snake)Music by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
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Taking a look at the monolithic stones on the Salisbury Plains in England also known as Stonehenge, lets see if we can find out what it was made for, who made it and when it was made. Also, there is a lot of popular culture influenced by this amazing monument.Movies:Halloween 3:Season of the WitchThor: The Dark WorldTransformers: The Last KnightKing Author(2004)Ice Age(2002)This is Spinal TapNational Lampoons European VacationShanghai KnightsMuppets From SpaceHelp! (Beatles movie)Eddie Izzard: Dressed To KillTV:1986 Twilight Zone2004 Star Trek: Enterprise2019 Pennyworth2012 Phineas & Ferb2019 DC's Legends of Tomorrow1987 Ducktails2010 Doctor Who1983 Inspector Gadget1985 13 Ghosts of Scooby DooSharknado 5: Global SwarmingStonehenge Apocalypse 1988 Merlin1979 Quartermass Games:Assassins' Creed: ValhallaTrials EvolutionSonic and the Black KnightGuitar Hero 2Atlantis the Lost TalesE.T. No More Mr Nice AlienStunt IslandTop GearTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles World Tour
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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/popculture.html
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