According to Wikipedia its the period from 3000 BC to 300 Bc

Drop your book/pod recommendations:

Books

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt - Toby Wilkinson

1177BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed - Eric Cline

Rome: Empire of The Eagles - Neil Faulkner

Podcasts

Tides of History - Patrick Wyman. Only one podcast I know of but its very good. Actually goes over many periods but the episodes which do go over ancient history are great.