17 Best Lost Civilizations Podcasts

1. Fall of Civilizations Podcast

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A history podcast looking at the collapse of a different civilization each episode. What did they have in common? Why did they fall? And what did it feel like to watch it happen?
Host Paul Cooper
Producer/Network Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
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2. Earth Ancients

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Earth Ancients chronicles the growing (and often suppressed) evidence of known and unknown civilizations, their ruined cities, and artifacts developed from advanced science and technology. Erased from the pages of time, these cultures discovered and charted the heavens, developed earth-centric sciences and unleashed advancements that parallel and, in many cases, surpass our own. Join us and discover our lost history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.more Host Cliff Dunning
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Sara Chana Silverstein, Alan Ehrgott +20 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 3.3KFacebook 66.2KTwitter 479 Avg Length 88 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Ancients

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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. New episodes every Sunday and Thursday. From History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets...more Host Tristan Hughes
Producer/Network History Hit
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Eric Cline, Professor Andrew Meyer +47 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 7K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Ancient World

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LATEST SERIES: Carchemish (C Episodes) - tracing the life and death of the Neo-Hittite kingdoms; PREVIOUS SERIES: The Ancient World - from the earliest human civilizations down through 500 BC; Rediscovery (R Episodes) - the stories of the modern scholars and adventurers who rediscovered the ancient world; Bloodline (B Episodes) - tracing the descendants of Mark Antony and Cleopatra over ten generations; Thea (T Episodes) - tracing the disintegration of the Seleucid Empiremore Host Scott Chesworth
Producer/Network Airwave History
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.8KFacebook 22.5KTwitter 83KInstagram 262 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Ancient Aliens

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Ancient Aliens explores the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode in this hit HISTORY series gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age-old debate. Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago?more Producer/Network PodcastOne
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 172 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. It's Probably (not) Aliens!

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Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of 'ancient astronaut theory' believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations?Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations while also debunking the myths and straight-up lies presented in History Channel's massively popular tv show Ancient Aliens that has sparked a new generation of conspiracy theorists...more Hosts Tristan Johnson, Scott Niswander
Producer/Network Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Sophie Edwards, Phil +5 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 479Twitter 6.8K Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. ArchaeoEd Podcast

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Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with the legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart! Let's unearth the stories of the awe-inspiring civilizations of the Americas. These are the tales that only get a fleeting mention in western history books. Tune in on the 1st of every month for a fresh episode!more Host Ed Barnhart
Producer/Network Dr. Ed Barnhart
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 309Facebook 704Twitter 846 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Video Podcast YouTube
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8. Ancient Civilisations

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The ancient world was full of wonders. Engineering marvels like the Great Wall of China and Stonehenge. Remarkable peoples like the Aztecs, the Romans and the Mongols. Infamous leaders such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Herod the Great. Inventors, explorers, builders, pioneers and philosophers who shaped the world we live in today. Welcome to Ancient Civilisations - the podcast that takes you back in time to discover the ancient world, one story at a time. A Noiser production, narrated by Paul McGann and John Hopkins. As featured on Short History Of... and Real Dictators...more Hosts Paul McGann, John Hopkins
Producer/Network Noiser
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dr. Christina Thompson, Robert Twigger +15 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 719 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Oldest Stories

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History and myth of the Cradle of Civilization, bronze age Mesopotamia, beginning with the dawn of writing. The show will cover the full history of Mesopotamia, from Gilgamesh to Nabonidas, a span of some 2500 years, with myths of heroes and gods, and tales of daily life peppered throughout. Sumer, Akkad, Old Babylon, Hittites, and Israel have all been covered in depth, current episodes get deep into the Assyrian Empire. New episodes every other Wednesday. Online at oldeststories.net.more Host James Bleckley
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Nathaniel Heutmaker
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 194Facebook 1.6K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Lost Civilizations Podcast w/ Matt Lacroix

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The Lost Civilizations Podcast, hosted by Matthew LaCroix.Our history has a beginning that does not hold up. At sites on every continent, precise hard-stone construction with no mortar and no writing sits underneath the crude work of the cultures credited with building it. This show goes to the stones and asks the question the textbooks skip: who built the bottom layer, and when?Every episode lays out physical evidence across the disciplines that rarely talk to each other: geomorphology, geology, climatology, masonry, archaeology and ancient symbols.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 121 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

11. Lost Civilizations: Ancient Aliens & Forgotten History

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A podcast exploring Ancient Aliens, lost civilizations, and alternative interpretations of humanity's forgotten past. Discover the mysteries of lost civilizations and ancient advanced societies.This podcast explores the idea that Earth may once have hosted highly advanced cultures whose remains we often misunderstand or misinterpret today.Each episode breaks down these controversial ideas in clear, accessible language, examining alternative perspectives on ancient architecture, forgotten technologies, and the deeper meanings of ancient texts.Drawing inspiration from researchers and authors s..more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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12. Archaeology Books for Fun

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Archaeology Books for Fun is a twice-monthly podcast and book club where archaeologists Barbara and Tristan dig into books that aren't drier than dirt. Drawing on over 40 years of combined experience, they explore ancient civilizations, archaeological mysteries, 'lost' cities, and popular myths; from the illicit artifact trade to ancient aliens and Atlantis, high-tech LiDAR discoveries to the occasional murder mystery. A good fit for history, science, and true crime fans. Also great book club material. Winner of the 2024 Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation Education Award.more Producer/Network Florida Public Archaeology Network - North Central
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Barbara, Tristan
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 3.5KInstagram 557 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. rebirthoftheword

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I decided to create this podcast because I have a strong curiosity about ancient mysteries, especially ancient civilizations and their gods. After doing a lot of reading and research, I realized that I wanted to share my knowledge and also learn from others. I want to gather all the information I can find and keep it in one central location to continue my research.With this podcast, I aim to share my thoughts and topics and also learn from others' opinions.more Producer/Network Tyrone Ellington
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Aaron Hynes, David Hansen +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 96 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. Buried Witnesses

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What secrets are still buried beneath the past?Buried Witnesses explores archaeology, ancient mysteries, lost civilizations, and discoveries that challenge what we thought we knew. Told from a Christian perspective, each episode follows the evidence, explores the mystery, and asks what history may still be waiting to reveal.History may be buried, but the witnesses remains.more Producer/Network Alexander Julian
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15. TimeLensPodcast

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Join us as we journey across India uncovering ancient mysteries—from Hanuman's birthplace in Hampi to the lost Saraswati River. We explore when the Mahabharata really happened, trace Ramayana sites, and investigate the Indus civilization's disappearance. Through travel, archaeology, and local voices, we piece together India's story from 300 million years ago to today, revealing how ancient texts meet modern science.more Producer/Network Nagendra Nagarajayya
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16. Mesopotamia

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Step into the cradle of civilization and discover the secrets of ancient Mesopotamia. This podcast delves deep into the rich history, groundbreaking innovations, and profound cultural legacies of the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. From the rise of Sumer and the grandeur of Babylon to the enigmatic stories of Assyria and Akkad, *Mysteries of Mesopotamia* explores how this ancient region shaped the world as we know it. Discover how the Mesopotamians revolutionized human progress with writing, laws, astronomy, and monumental architecture...more Producer/Network jojo
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Maya
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17. Sleeping with Forgotten Places

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Sleeping with Forgotten Places/h1> Close your eyes and travel through time. This English-language podcast series takes you on 20 extraordinary dream journeys to the most fascinating lost worlds and ancient wonders of our Earth. From the majestic temples of the Acropolis to the mist-shrouded heights of Machu Picchu, to the enigmatic Moai of Easter Island each episode transports you to a different era, a different culture, a different legend...more Email ****@gmail.com
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