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.
Cline on the tubes