Ithaca Bound

Ptolemy I’s Reign in Egypt w. Dr Ian Worthington

By many standards, Ptolemy’s reign in Egypt was successful, including an heir, Ptolemy II, who succeeded him without turbulence. Professor Ian Worthington, Macquarie University, returns to the show to analyze Ptolemy’s pharaohship in Egypt.

Pompeii in the 6th Century BCE w. Dr. Ivo van der Graaff

Pompeii comes into the records in the seventh century BCE, and more materially, in the sixth. Dr. Ivo van der Graaff, University of New Hampshire, Durham, joins the show to discuss what scholars know about Pompeii in the sixth century BCE.

Founding of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt w. Dr Nicky Nielsen

The Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt saw increased political stability and achievements on foreign and domestic fronts. Danish Egyptologist, Dr Nicky Nielsen, The University of Manchester, returns to the show to discuss the circumstances surrounding the founding of the Nineteenth Dynasty.

Ancient Christian Anchorites in the Mediterranean w. Dr Andrew Jotischky

Ancient Christian anchorites rejected many aspects of ordinary life and practiced denying various bodily pleasures. Professor Andrew Jotischky, Royal Holloway, University of London, returns to the show to discuss their practices and way of life in the Mediterranean Basin.

Mycenaean Settlements on Mainland Greece w. Dr. Kim Shelton

The Mycenaeans were a group of prehistoric Greek people. Dr. Kim Shelton, University of California, Berkley, joins the show to share what's known about their settlements on mainland Greece and how the settlements would have been used in the Bronze Age.

Samnites During the Iron Age w. Dr. Rafael Scopacasa

To understand the Italian community, Samnium, in the Iron Age (9th to 6th centuries), scholars predominantly rely on funerary evidence. Dr. Rafael Scopacasa returns to the show to share what's known about Samnites in this period of time.

Household Items in Ancient Pompeii w. Dr Ria Berg

The Pompeiians had a wide variety of products at their disposal. Dr Ria Berg, Director, Institutum Romanum Finlandiae, joins the show to discuss the products that were being used in Pompeii by the 1st century CE.

Ancient Delphi w. Dr Michael Scott

In the ancient period, Delphi offered highly sought-after oracular services, hosted quadrennial sporting games, and was a nexus for culture and information sharing. Professor Michael Scott, Warwick University, joins the show to discuss Delphi in the ancient period.

Paris in Greek Mythology w. Dr. Joel Christensen

In Greek mythology, the Trojan prince, Paris, choosing Aphrodite as the most beautiful Goddess, laid the antecedents for the Trojan War. Professor Joel Christensen, Brandeis University, returns to the show to discuss who Paris is in Greek tradition.

Batonian War w. Dr Danijel Džino

In 6 CE, inhabitants of the Province of Illyricum rebelled against Roman rule, resulting in a four-year war, known as the Batonian War (6-9 CE). Dr Danijel Džino, Macquarie University, joins the show to explain what's known about the uprising.