{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f2925f7a-eb08-471a-9958-387cb5ee6353/67f95796b51a627d15d00557?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Great Walls of the Ancient World","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6215f9e74b795a6299fd3b58/1745319052683-a04d3031-15dc-468d-8ee1-da18af36feda.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>April's exclusive subscriber-only episode goes on a journey through some of the most awe-inspiring defensive structures of the ancient world. From the mysteries and history of the Great Wall of China, the fascinating life along Hadrian's Wall, the legendary city of Babylon to the impressive and often overlooked Sasanian Frontiers, including the formidable Great Wall of Gorgan. These great walls are so much more than stone, they're a testament to the ingenuity and power exerted by ancient civilisations through their monumental fortifications.</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at </strong><a href=\"https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></strong></a><strong>.</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can take part in our listener survey </strong><a href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds</p>","author_name":"History Hit"}