Dan Snow's History Hit The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Jan 31, 2024
Bettany Hughes, author of 'The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World', joins Dan Snow to discuss the origins and significance of the seven wonders. They explore the engineering marvels of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. They also delve into the history and construction of the Temple of Artemis and the Statue of Zeus, as well as the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the Colossus of Rhodes. The podcast concludes with insights on the siege of Rhodes, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the enduring importance of ancient wonders.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
03:05 • 12min
The Temple of Artemis and the Statue of Zeus
15:24 • 9min
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the Colossus of Rhodes
24:32 • 6min
Siege of Rhodes, Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Importance of Ancient Wonders
30:35 • 6min