*BONUS!* Armenian-Cypriots with Alexander-Michael Hadjilyra
The history of Armenians in Cyprus is traced back to centuries, shaped by waves of migration, resilience, and cultural contributions. In this episode, I sit down with Alexander-Michael Hadjilyra to ex...
10 Marras 202537min
44. Piety and Passion: Women in Medieval Cyprus with Angel Nicolaou-Konnari
The legal status of women in medieval Cyprus was influenced by a mix of Byzantine, Frankish, and local customs. While legal frameworks varied, women often faced limitations on property ownership and i...
2 Marras 20251h
Primary Source XLIV: From the Pen of Stefano Lusignan
Stefano Lusignan (also known as Étienne de Lusignan) was a member of the Lusignan family, which ruled over Cyprus during the medieval period. He is known for his historical works, particularly his chr...
15 Loka 20251min
Ancient Scripts, City-States, and Hidden Museum Treasures: A Huge Year Ahead for The History of Cyprus Podcast
Big things are coming! I’m sharing some exciting updates about what’s ahead for The History of Cyprus Podcast — including new episodes on the Cypro-Minoan script, ancient Cypriot city-states, and even...
10 Loka 20253min
43. Erudites in Exile: The Kigalas Family with Ioannis Kyriakantonakis
In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of the Kigalas family, a prominent Cypriot family that played a significant role in the religious and intellectual landscape of the 16th and 17th ce...
2 Loka 202559min
Primary Source XLIII: From the Pen of Charles Patin
"The Charites of Cyprus infused him with charm, With the tongue of Homer and the mind of Plato. -A distich from Ioannis Kigalas' portrait Ioannis Kigalas (Greek: Ιωάννης Κιγάλας; Italian: Giovanni Ci...
15 Syys 20251min
42. Castrum Cyprium: Crusader Castles of Cyprus with James Petre
Cyprus' landscape is dotted with castles -- most famously by those nestled on the Kyrenia mountain range -- many which predate the Lusignan Period. First built by the Byzantines to protect Cyprus' nor...
2 Syys 202549min
Primary Source XLII: Roger of Howden
Our primary source this month comes from the 12th century English chronicler, Roger of Hoveden (Howden). This excerpt was chosen as it references a number of castles that dotted the Cypriot landscape ...
15 Elo 20251min
