Ancient Wonders
Stones, temples, and tombs that still stop us in our tracks.
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Building the Pyramids
Tens of thousands of workers stack 2.3 million stone blocks for one guy's tomb. Still the most impressive flex in human history.
The Great Sphinx
A 240-foot lion with a Pharaoh's face stares into the desert for 4,500 years. Nobody is sure who built it or why.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar builds his homesick wife a man-made mountain of plants. We're still not 100% sure they actually existed.
Darius Builds Persepolis
The Persian king builds a city so beautiful that Alexander burns it down 200 years later out of pure jealousy.
Ashurbanipal's Library
A brutal Assyrian king collects every book in the known world. The first librarian was a war criminal.
Hadrian's Wall
Rome decides Britain north of a certain line is just not worth it and builds a 73-mile wall to keep the Picts out. Still standing.
Hagia Sophia Rises
Justinian builds a dome so big and so daring that for 1,000 years nobody could match it. He looks up at it and says 'Solomon, I have outdone you.'
Angkor Wat Built
A Khmer king builds the largest religious monument on earth, then loses it to the jungle for 400 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Ancient Wonders collection?
The Ancient Wonders collection includes 8 stories: Building the Pyramids, The Great Sphinx, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Darius Builds Persepolis, Ashurbanipal's Library, and 3 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Ancient Wonders stories for free?
Yes! All 8 stories in the Ancient Wonders collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Ancient Wonders cover?
The Ancient Wonders collection spans c. 2560 BCE, c. 2500 BCE, c. 600 BCE, c. 515 BCE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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