Ithaca Bound

Carthage After the Second Punic War w. Dr Kathryn Lomas

Dr Kathryn Lomas, Durham University, makes a fifth appearance on the show to share what scholars know about Carthage during the interregnum between the Second and Third Punic Wars.

Religion in Ptolemaic Egypt w. Dr Julietta Steinhauer

Religion during the Ptolemaic Egypt period was complex and diverse. Dr Julietta Steinhauer, University College London, returns to the show to discuss what religion was like in Ptolemaic Egypt.

Thessaly in Greek Mythology w. Professor Emma Aston

In Greek mythology, the region of Thessaly is home to centaurs, Achilles, Jason, and more. Professor Emma Aston, University of Reading, returns to the show to chat about Thessaly appearing in Greek mythology.

Late Bronze Age Cyprus w. Professor Louise Steel

During the Late Bronze Age, the Cypriots had a variety of settlements, their own language, and were seafaring. Louise Steel, Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, joins the show to share what civilization was like on the island during this period of time.

Iron Age Crete w. Dr Saro Wallace

After the Bronze Age, life on the Island of Crete continued. Dr Saro Wallace, Senior Research Fellow, Gerda Henkel Research Foundation, joins the show to explain what civilization was like in this period of time on the island.

Founding of the Caliphate of Córdoba w. Dr. Brian Catlos

In the 10th century, in response to the growing presence of the Fatimid Caliphate in northern Africa, an Emir in Córdoba declared himself a Caliph, transforming the Emirate of Córdoba into a Caliphate. Professor Brian Catlos returns to the show to discuss the period in time when the Caliphate of Córdoba was formed.

Kingdom of Hattusa in the 17th & 16th Centuries BCE w. Dr Mark Weeden

In the 17th century, the people commonly known as the Hittites created a kingdom called Hattusa. Dr Mark Weeden, Associate Professor of Ancient Middle Eastern Languages, University College London, returns to the show to speak about the Kingdom of Hattusa in the 17th and 16th centuries BCE.

Ancient Roman Farming on the Italian Peninsula w. Dr Annalisa Marzano

Rome and farming were inextricable. Professor Annalisa Marzano, University of Reading, joins the show to talk about how ancient Romans farmed.

Almohad Empire‘s Hegemony in the Mediterranean w. Professor Amira K. Bennison

In the 12th and 13th centuries, the Almohads operated an empire that stretched across much of the Maghreb and southern Iberia, and are known for such features as their level of bureaucracy and minting squared coins. Professor Amira K. Bennison, University of Cambridge, returns to the show to discuss the Almohads.

The Social War - Year 3 of 5 w. Dr. Seth Kendall

The Social War was a five-year war fought in the 1st century BCE (91-87) between the Roman Republic and many of its allied communities. Dr. Seth Kendall, Associate Professor, Georgia Gwinnett College, returns to the show to speak about the events in the third year of the war.