Ithaca Bound

Ancient Roman Villas in the Bay of Naples w. Dr. Mantha Zarmakoupi

The Bay of Naples featured a mosaic of luxury estates by the first century. Classical archaeologist, Dr. Mantha Zarmakoupi, University of Pennsylvania, joins the show to share what villa-style living was like for Romans in this part of the Italian peninsula.

Aegean Trade in Egypt During the Late Bronze Age w. Dr. Uroš Matić

Communities from the Aegean, including the Minoans and Mycenaeans, conducted trade in Egypt. Dr. Uroš Matić, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austrian Archaeological Institute, joins the show to discuss.

Hellenistic Art in the Eastern Mediterranean w. Dr Jane Masséglia

The Hellenistic period brought increased variety and diversity in art in the Mediterranean. Archaeologist and ancient historian, Dr Jane Masséglia, University of Leicester, joins the show to discuss art in the Hellenistic period in eastern part of the Mediterranean Basin.

Roman Province of Asia w. Dr. Julietta Steinhauer

The seventh province of Rome was called Asia. Dr. Julietta Steinhauer, University College London, joins the show to discuss it.

Early Christian Monasticism in the Eastern Mediterranean w. Dr Andrew Jotischky

Evidence shows that Christian monasticism started in the eastern Mediterranean, and more specifically, Egypt. Professor of Medieval History, Dr Andrew Jotischky, Royal Holloway, University of London, returns to the show to discuss the formation of Christian monasticism in the eastern part of the Basin.

Ancient Illyrians w. Dr Danijel Džino

The ancient Illyrians were indigenous communities along the Dalmatian Coast and stretching across to the central Balkans. Dr Danijel Džino, Macquarie University, joins the show to discuss what’s known about these peoples.

Julius Caesar’s Early Years w. Dr Richard Alston

Julius Caesar is considered by many as a key individual whose influence ended the Roman Republic. His life was complex, and in modern times, his legacy lives on in facets like the Month of “July”. Head of the Classics Department, Professor Richard Alston, Royal Holloway, University of London, joins the show again to discuss the early period of Julius Caesar’s life.

Pharaoh Akhenaten w. Dr Joyce Tyldesley

Akhenaten was an Egyptian Pharaoh in the 18^th dynasty that departed from traditional worship to primarily worship the sun deity, Aten, moving Egypt from polytheism to henotheism. British Egyptologist Dr Joyce Tyldesley, The University of Manchester, joins the show again to discuss what scholars know about Akhenaten’s life.

Social War w. Dr Federico Santangelo

The Social War took place on the Italian Peninsula in the 1st century BCE between Rome and its allied communities. Professor Federico Santangelo, Newcastle University, is back on the show to explain what happened and why it occurred.

Minoan Civilization in the Bronze Age w. Dr Louise Hitchcock

The Minoans were a civilization on the Island of Crete that flourished, and ended, during the Bronze Age. Professor in Archeology, Dr Louise Hitchcock, The University of Melbourne, joins the show again to share what's known about them.