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 Apr 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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 201648min
019 - Ugarit in Flames
This episode will conclude with the city of Ugarit in flames. Before we get there, we'll look at two Hittite invasions of Cyprus using borrowed ships, Egypt's first battle with the Sea Peoples, and th...
16 Dec 201546min
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 Dec 201540min
