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 Aug 20251min
*BONUS!* Myths & Legends: Cyprus in Mythology with Christian Körner
In this bonus episode, Dr. Christian Körner takes us into the world of Iron Age Cyprus and its city-kingdoms, exploring the foundation myths that shaped their identities. With legendary figures like P...
10 Aug 202535min
41. The Emperor of Flocks & Camels? The Calocaerus Revolt with Maria Castello
Calocaerus (Greek: Καλόκαιρος; d. 334 AD) was a Roman usurper who led a short-lived revolt against Emperor Constantine I in Cyprus. Appointed in 330 AD as Magister pecoris camelorum ("Master of the Fl...
2 Aug 202546min
Primary Source XLI: An Excerpt from Aurelius Victor
The Calocaerus Revolt (334 CE) was an uprising led by a certain Calocaerus, the Magister Pecoris Camelorum (Master of the Flock and Camels) in Cyprus, who declared himself emperor. The revolt was shor...
15 Jul 20251min
40. From Exploration to Exploitation: The Early History of Cypriot Archaeology with Luca Bombardieri
The history of archaeology in Cyprus started with a focus on collecting ancient objects, which influenced how archaeology was done on the island into the 1900s. In the 1800s and 1900s, foreign expedit...
2 Jul 202543min
Primary Source XL: The Travels of Giovanni Mariti
Giovanni Mariti (1736–1806) was an Italian traveler best known for his detailed accounts of the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Cyprus, during the 18th century. Born in Florence, Mariti served as ...
15 Jun 20252min
39. Brigands & Bandits: Banditry in 19th Century Cyprus with Mehmet Demiryürek
The Bouliler brothers are emblematic figures of banditry amidst a backdrop of economic struggle and social change. Hasan Bulli, a Turkish Cypriot from Paphos, became a legendary folk hero in Cyprus in...
2 Jun 202533min
Primary Source XXXIX: The Ballad of Hasan Bulli
Hasan Bulli is a significant figure in the history of Cyprus. A notorious bandit who roamed the island’s rural landscape in the late 19th century, he became something of a folk hero--often compared to...
15 Mai 20252min
