Digging Deeper with the Ancients

Andrew Hook and Laura Taylor

A look back at ancient places and things to get more of the story, and tie in some more modern pop culture references to see where they got it right, and where they got it wrong. We also try and make sure that everyone can have fun learning about things.

  1. Monks Mound Supplemental

    2023/09/27

    Monks Mound Supplemental

    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: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing

    15 分钟
  2. 4.3 Vikings in North America

    2023/06/14

    4.3 Vikings in North America

    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" North America. Vikings "Its Only Magic" Season 6 Episode 18 (2020) Assassins' Creed: Pirates (2013) Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings (1999) Forge of Empires (2012) Civilization I- VI (1991-) Marvel Comics Thor #300 (1980)                                    Ghost Rider Vol6 #33 (2009)                                     Marvel Comics Presents #63 (1990) The Minnesota Vikings GTA Vice City (2002) The Settlers IV (2001) Halloween Horror Nights #29 (2019) D&D Vikings Campaign (1992) Carmen Sandiego's Great Chase Through Time (1989) DC's Legends of Tomorrow "Beebo The God Of War" Season 3 Episode 9 (2017) Mass Effect: Andromeda (2017) The Vinland Club (2020) Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America (2007) Vikings VG (1998) Doctor Who "A History of Mankind" Star Trek TOS "Space Seed" Season 1 Episode 24 (1967) Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing

    52 分钟
  3. 4.2 Genghis Khan

    2023/04/05

    4.2 Genghis Khan

    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 London Civilization V (2010) Civilization VI (2016) Temujin (1997) World Heros (1995) Age of Empires II (1999) Genghis Khan: Aoki Okami to Shruki Mejica (1985) Genghis Khan II (1992) Genghis Khan: Aoki Okami to Shruki Mejica IV (1998) Final Fantasy Epic RPG (Warcraft III) Assasins Creed Ghost of Tsushima (2020) Forge of Empires (2012) Fallout 76 (2018) Conqueror (Novel Series 2007-2011) Conn Igoulden Legend of the Condor Heros (1957) Jin Yong Marvel Comics DC Comics Dr Seuss "I Had Trouble Getting To Solla Sollew" (1965) Indiana Jones Assasins Creed: The Secret Crusade (2011) Alone in the Dark: Life is a Hideous Thing (2001) Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure (1989) The Conqueror (1956) Crimson Wolf (1993) An End To Killing (2013) Genghis Khan (1950, 1965, 1998, 2918) Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea (2007) The Golden Horde (1951) Hercules Against The Barbarians (1964) Iron Sky: The Coming Race (2019) Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2007) The Mongols (1961) No Right To Die: Chinggis Khan (2008) U.F.O. (1993) Shanghai Knights (2003) The Shadow (1994) The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) Close to Eden (1991) By The Will of Genghis Khan (2009) Thanks you Mr Moto (1937) Genghis Khan (2004, 2012, 1987) Legend of Kublai Khan (2013) Legend of the Condor Heros (1976, 1983, 1988, 1994, 2003, 2008, 2017) South Park "Mr Hankey's Christmas Classic" Season 3 Episode 46 (1999) Once Upon a Time: The Explorers (1997) The Golden Horde (2018) Mendirman Ja Lo lidden (2021) Star Trek: The Original Series "The Savage Curtain" Season 3 Episode 22 (1996)                                                             "What Little Girls Are Made Of" Season 1 Episode 9 (1963) The Flash "Legends Of Today" Season 2 Episode 8 (2015) Legends of Tomorrow  7 Episodes (2018-2020)_ Clone High 7 Episodes (2002-2003) Duck Tales "Lost Crown of Genghis Khan" Season 1 Episode 14 (1987) Monty Pythons Flying Circus "Whither Canada" Series 1 Episode 1 (1969) Legends of the Hidden Temple "The Helmet of Genghis Kahn" Season 1 Episode 9 (1993) Doctor Who "Marco Polo" Series 1 Serial 4 (1964) Dschinghis Khan by Dschinghis Khan (1979) Genghis Khan by Mike Snow (2016) Genghis Khan by Iron Maiden (1981) Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing

    57 分钟
  4. 4.1 Monks Mound

    2023/03/08

    4.1 Monks Mound

    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 &6 Here be Monsters (2014) Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) DC Comics Detective Comics Vol1 615 (1990) DC Comics Effigy (2015) Wolfpack (2019) Sam & Max Stranger Things Season 1 Episode 1 (2016) West Wing Season 3 Episode 8 (2001) Remember the Titans (2000) Etowah Ridge (TBA) Shamans Mark (TBA) The Mothman Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing

    42 分钟
  5. Best of #3 MCU vs Norse Mythology

    2023/02/01

    Best of #3 MCU vs Norse Mythology

    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: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing

    1 小时 6 分钟
  6. Best of #2 The Moai

    2023/01/11

    Best of #2 The Moai

    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 at http://moaiculture.com/popculture.html Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing

    39 分钟
  7. 2022 Re-release of the 2021 Holiday Special

    2022/12/21

    2022 Re-release of the 2021 Holiday Special

    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: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing

    1 小时 6 分钟
  8. 3.8 The Antikythera Mechanism

    2022/12/07

    3.8 The Antikythera Mechanism

    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 potential there is. Question of the week: What other extraordinary artifacts would you like us to look into? The Algorithm: Trojans (2012) Beat Bizarre (2020) BT (2006) Fractal Architect and Dan Baber (2017) Google Doodle (May 17th, 2017) Indiana Jones and the Antikythera Mechanism (2008) Immortals: Fenyx Rising (2020) The 39 Clues by Rick Riordan (2008) Assasins Creed II (2009) Assasins Creed: Black Flag (2013) God of War: Ascension (2013) Stonehenge Apocalypse (2010) Class of the Titans "The Antikythera Mechanism" Season 1 Episode 7 (2007) Soul Hackers 2 (2022) The Room (2012)  Email: diggingdeeperwiththeancients@gmail.com Twitter: @diggingdeeppod Facebook: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Instagram: @diggingdeeperwiththeancients Music by audionautix.com Dont forget to like, review and share. Help us to keep growing

    56 分钟
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A look back at ancient places and things to get more of the story, and tie in some more modern pop culture references to see where they got it right, and where they got it wrong. We also try and make sure that everyone can have fun learning about things.

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