34. Hail Alexis, the Peasant King: The Cypriot Peasant Revolt with Chrysovalantis Kyriacou
In 1426, if but for a short while, Cyprus had two kings. King Janus of Cyprus and the ill-fated "Peasant King," Alexis, crowned by the people. The Peasant Revolt is a little known event in Cyprus' his...
2 Jan 202547min
Primary Source XXXIV: The Strambali Chronicle
This month's Primary Source is based on the "Strambal(d)i Chronicle" written at the end of the 16th century by Diomede Strambali -- a native of Cyprus -- who by the end of the Ottoman conquest, had fl...
15 Dec 20243min
*BONUS!* Amathus with Thierry Petit
Merry Christmas! Enjoy this bonus episode! Amathus is a peculiar place. It's one of the few archaeological sites that has a relatively recent founding (i.e., the Iron Age). It boasts some peculiar cu...
10 Dec 202430min
33. Engineers, Envoys & Explorers: Cyprus & Alexander the Great with Andreas Parpas
Prior to recording this episode, I had never put any real thought into Cyprus' role in Alexander the Great's campaigns. Afterall, Cyprus is rarely (if ever) mentioned when discussing Alexander's conqu...
2 Dec 202453min
Primary Source XXXIII: An Excerpt from the Anabasis of Alexander
Arrian's "Anabasis of Alexander" provides us one of the most reliable accounts of Alexander the Great's campaigns -- including Alexander's Siege of Tyre. The siege, which took place in 332BC, relied h...
15 Nov 20243min
*BONUS!* Xαίρε καί πίει εύ: The History of Commandaria with Antonis Constantinou
Be Happy and Drink Well. Commandaria stands proudly as a testament to the viticultural excellence of Cyprus. In fact, Commandaria holds the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously produced...
10 Nov 202452min
32. The Eastern Wanderer: Clearchus of Soli with Gertjan Verhasselt
Clearchus of Soli was an ancient philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE and was primarily known for his contributions to ethics and moral philosophy. Clearchus was a student of Aristotle who is ...
2 Nov 20241h
Primary Source XXXII: The Inscription at Ai Khanoum
Ai-Khanoum was an ancient Greek city located in the northern part of modern-day Afghanistan, near the border with Tajikistan. This city was notable for its Hellenistic architectural and cultural influ...
15 Okt 20241min
