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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: everything you wanted to know

Jan 28, 2024
In this podcast, public historian Bettany Hughes answers listener questions about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. She discusses the engineering genius of the Great Pyramid, the intriguing backstory of the hanging gardens of Babylon, and the symbolism behind each wonder. The podcast also explores the connection between the Statue of Zeus and the Olympic Games, the mausoleum of Halikonassus built for King Mozzles, and the Temple of Artemis. The chapter concludes with a discussion on a potential eighth ancient wonder and the speaker's desire to travel back in time to witness the peak of ancient wonders.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Origins of the Seven Wonders
02:50 • 6min
3
Existence and Visitations of the Ancient Wonders
08:36 • 3min
4
The Ancient Wonders and Their Meanings
11:54 • 19min
5
A Masterpiece by Phidius: The Statue of Zeus and its Connection to the Olympic Games
30:49 • 2min
6
The Mausoleum of Halikonassus and the Colossus of Rhodes
32:49 • 5min
7
The Temple of Artemis: Destruction, Rebuilding, and the Concept of Fame
37:40 • 5min