Lost Civilizations

Eight audio journeys to cities and cultures transformed by time.

HistoryArchaeologyAdventure

8 episodesBilingualOriginal series

SEASON ONE

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Angkor: the city swallowed by the jungle

We follow the canals, temples and reservoirs of the great Khmer capital to discover how water sustained its splendour and shaped its transformation.

1:37 · Sarah

Petra: the city carved into rock

1:31 · Sarah

Machu Picchu: sanctuary among the clouds

1:25 · Sarah

Pompeii: the day time stood still

1:32 · Sarah

Great Zimbabwe: the kingdom of stone

1:30 · Sarah

Teotihuacan: the nameless metropolis

1:29 · Sarah

Mohenjo-daro: secrets of the Indus Valley

1:26 · Sarah

Rapa Nui: island of the moai

1:30 · Sarah

ABOUT THE SERIES

Inside Lost Civilizations

Eight audio journeys to cities and cultures transformed by time.

Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.

Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.

Natural voicesMateo · Sarah

Listen your wayEnglish and Spanish.

A continuing storyEpisodes connected by one shared universe.

THE SERIES AT A GLANCE

Useful facts before listening

Lost to whomMany abandoned cities remained alive in local community memory.

Gradual abandonmentPopulations often move over decades rather than suddenly vanish.

Climate is not aloneDrought, politics, war, and economics can reinforce one another.

Reading without writingPottery, pollen, bones, and soils also tell history.

Discovery is not ownershipModern archaeology must work with communities and shared heritage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Do I need to listen in order?

No. Each episode stands on its own, although the complete series builds a richer view of the subject.

Can I continue where I stopped?

Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.

Can I switch languages?

Yes. Use the language selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.

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