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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 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
