Ithaca Bound

Byzantine Physician John Aktouarios w. Dr Petros Bouras-Vallianatos

John Zacharias Aktouarios was a physician who lived in the 13th & 14th centuries in Constantinople. Dr Petros Bouras-Vallianatos, The University of Edinburgh, joins the show to discuss John's life and medical practices.

Myths & Legends of the Founding of Rome w. Dr. Gary Forsythe

There are many stories of the founding of Rome. Dr. Gary Forsythe, Texas Tech University, joins the show to explore how Rome was formed in mythology and legend.

Constructing the City of Republican Rome w. Dr. Seth Bernard

University of Toronto, Associate Professor, Dr. Seth Bernard, joins the show to discuss how the City of Rome was constructed during the republican period.

Military in Ancient Sparta w. Dr Stephen Hodkinson

The reputation of ancient Sparta’s military is revered. Emeritus Professor Dr Stephen Hodkinson, University of Nottingham, joins the show to discuss its military practices, and to what degree the evidence matches the reputation.

Venice in the Middle Ages w. Dr. John Osborne

Venice became a prominent city in the Middle Ages. Retired professor, Dr. John Osborne, Carleton University, joins the show to discuss its evolution over the medieval period.

Formation & Enforcement of Canon Law in Late Antiquity w. Dr David d’Avray

Emeritus Professor Dr David d’Avray, University College London, joins the show to discuss the formation, and enforcement, of Canon law in the late antiquity period.

Legendary Battle of Thermopylae w. Dr Chris Carey

The story of a heavily outnumbered Greek army, led by a Spartan commander, called the Battle of Thermopylae has captured people’s interests, and imaginations, for eons. Dr Chris Carey, Emeritus Professor, University College London, joins the show to share what happened.

Constantine Becoming Emperor of Rome w. Dr. David Potter

Constantine I was one of the most pivotal emperors of the Roman Empire. Dr. David Potter, University of Michigan, joins and shares Constantine’s accession to becoming Emperor of Rome.

Commerce in Archaic Greece w. Dr Paul Cartledge

University of Cambridge Emeritus Professor, Dr Paul Cartledge, joins the show to discuss commerce in archaic Greece.

Athens Rise to Prominence w. Dr. Jeffrey Rusten

Athens wasn't the first major city-state in Greece but it became the most prominent. Dr. Jeffrey Rusten, Professor, Cornell University, joins the show to discuss Athens' rise to prominence in the Classical period.