022 - Rise of the Phoenicians
The Phoenicians have finally arrived on the historical stage, at least as our humble podcast is concerned. In today's episode, we look at their place in the post-Bronze Age world, along with the rise ...
2 Huhti 201648min
021.5 - The Report of Wenamun
This supplemental episode is a reading of the Report of Wenamun, also called the Misadventures of Wenamun.
12 Maalis 201618min
021 - Wenamun's Journey & Early Iron Age "Balkanization"
Today's episode is a transition, of sorts. As Season 1 concluded, the Sea Peoples had attempted an invasion of Egypt and the Late Bronze Age Collapse had wreaked havoc on many cultures of the ancient ...
12 Maalis 201631min
Series 1 Recap
This episode is a recapitulation of the 20 episodes that make up Series 1. The season as a whole examined the high points of maritime history during the Bronze Age, with a specific focus on Mesopotami...
28 Helmi 201637min
Interlude - Boats of Prehistory
This 'interlude' episode sits in the gap between Seasons 1 and 2 of the podcast. While Season 1 began with ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and the Mediterranean, we didn't really go back further th...
29 Tammi 201640min
020 - The Sea Peoples Sail South: Vol. II
Today we wrap up our look at the Late Bronze Age Collapse. We focus heavily on Egypt's naval clash with the Sea Peoples in 1177 BCE. Our main sources are the inscriptions and relief at the Mortuary Te...
13 Tammi 201648min
018 - The Beginning of the End
In today's episode we take a look at just what the title suggests, the beginning of the end for the cultures and powers of the Bronze Age world. We'll make our first visit to the Levantine trade cente...
1 Joulu 201540min
