Welcome back, wonder-seekers! As Peter and Russell dive into Part 2 of our exploration of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, get ready to embark on a journey through history that promises to be as exhilarating as it is enlightening. Last time, we marvelled at the grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mystique of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Today, we’re turning our gaze to even more awe-inspiring feats of ancient engineering and artistry.

Picture yourself wandering through the majestic temples of Artemis at Ephesus, or standing in the shadow of the colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, or marvelling at the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, feeling the weight of history in every stone and sculpture. Peter and Russell will uncover the stories behind these legendary wonders, revealing the brilliance and ambition that drove their creation and their eventual downfall. 

So, grab your explorer’s hat and let your imagination soar as Peter and Russell continue our odyssey through these extraordinary marvels. The adventure is far from over — let’s dive in and discover what makes these ancient wonders truly unforgettable!

In our third and final week looking at great unsolved mysteries Peter and Russell visit the Antikythera Mechanism. This complex analogue computer could predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in advance. Then off to Peru and the mystery of the Nazca Lines. Why would people carve 70 different images into the Earth? Was this a way to communicate? Who would have done it? Join us as we talk about another two great mysteries.

This week the mysteries continue with Peter and Russell as they look at two famous unsolved conundrums. Grab your forensics kits and help us unravel the mystery of the Dyatlov Pass. Why would a group of experienced hikers abandon their tent in the middle of the night, ill prepared in the freezing cold? Or if you prefer, grab your code breaker and join us for a look into the Voynich Manuscript. Who wrote this 600 year old book and what language was it written in? What are they trying to tell us or even keep hidden from us? The Voynich manuscript has baffled Wold War II code breakers, linguists and even narrow AI. Go to archive.org and view the manuscript for yourself? Can you decode it?