Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: That Super Humble Statue of Zeus

Ridiculous History

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History, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Statues are sort of a big deal. Even today, most folks you meet don't have a statue of themselves. So it comes as no surprise that back in the day, one statue in particular became a wonder of the ancient world. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the story of Zeus. (Ben here: I need everyone to know we are not talking about the origins of Zeus as a G-d; just this crazy, huge IKEA-level statue.)

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0:00.0	Ridiculous History is a production of IHeart Radio. Welcome back to the show.
0:27.8	Thank you, as always so much for tuning in.
0:32.1	Let's hear it for our super producer, Mr. Max Williams.
0:34.9	Zeus, Zeus, Zeus, Zeus.
0:37.4	Is that a thing people chant? You can chant anything. I guess that's true. producer, Mr. Max Williams. Zeus, Zeus, Zeus, Zeus, Zeus.
0:37.5	Is that a thing people chant?
0:39.4	You can chant anything.
0:41.0	I guess that's true.
0:41.9	Zust has a good mouthfield to it when you chant.
0:43.8	It makes you want to pump your fist.
0:45.2	And hopefully there are a few people in the audience tonight who are chanting.
0:50.3	Ben Bolin, I'm kidding.
0:52.0	That's a bridge too far.
0:52.9	I do.
0:53.4	In the mirror on a regular basis.
0:55.4	That's very kind.
0:55.9	In the hopes of summoning you like the candy man.
0:59.0	And you are Noel Brown.
1:01.9	And today we are continuing our exploration of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
1:10.3	Now, previously, we talked about the hanging gardens of Babylon.
1:13.7	We also talked about a pretty sick mausoleum.
1:17.3	And today, you know, we're exploring a statue.
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