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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Maj 20252min
*BONUS!* Surfaces, Surveys & Spatiotemporal Dynamics: The Hala Sultan Tekke Hinterland Project with Jan Coenaerts and Polte De Weirdt
For this bonus episode, I interview Jan Coenaerts and Polte De Weirdt from Vrije University in Belgium as they embark on their next season at The Hala Sultan Tekke Hinterland Survey Project (HST-HASP)...
10 Maj 202548min
38. Bones, Burials & Bioarchaeology: Reconstructing the Past with Sherry Fox
In this interview, we delve into the past with bioarchaeologist, Sherry Fox (Arizona State University), as we explore how bioarchaeologists utilize technology to reconstruct the lives of ancient inhab...
2 Maj 20251h 13min
