*SPECIAL!* Fantasy, Folklore & Film: "Motherwitch" with Minos Papas
Itsy bitsy sausages Black hilted knife Eat and depart To the place of no return* If you're like me, you've almost certainly heard the stories. Light your fireplace. Set your colanders out. Placate th...
10 Okt 20241h 9min
31. Cyprus in the Great War: The Cypriot Mule Corps with Andrekos Varnava
As World War I engulfed Europe, Britain and its colonies were not spared. Despite Cyprus avoiding conscription like Canada, the British coaxed Cypriots to enlist in auxiliary roles, notably the mule c...
2 Okt 202458min
Primary Source XXXI: "I want YOU for the Cypriot Mule Corps!"
For this month's primary source, I've taken some liberty with its recording, turning this very real enlistment ad into a radio spot. However, historically speaking, there was no radio service at the t...
15 Sep 20241min
*BONUS!* Follow Where Reason Leads: Zeno of Citium & Stoicism with Andrew Erskine
In this episode, Professor Andrew Erskine (University of Edinburgh) delves into the life and legacy of Zeno of Citium, the ancient philosopher whose teachings laid the foundation for the Stoic school ...
10 Sep 202437min
30. Living on the Edge: Earthquakes and The Kourion Urban Space Project with Laura Swantek
In the 4th century, a series of powerful earthquakes shook the island of Cyprus, leaving a profound impact on its inhabitants and Kourion in particular. These seismic events not only disrupted daily l...
2 Sep 20241h 37min
Primary Source XXX: The Sibylline Oracle
The Sibyls of ancient Greece and Rome were oracles that divined the future by channeling the god, Apollo. Sibyls were considered to be intermediaries between the mortal world and the divine realm, and...
15 Aug 20241min
29. Dedicating to your God: The Votive Tradition with Erin Averett
Votive practices in Cyprus have long been an integral part of the island's rich cultural and religious traditions. Cypriots have engaged in diverse acts of votive offerings to express gratitude, seek ...
2 Aug 20241h 1min
Primary Source XXIX: The Idalion Bilingual
The Idalion Bilingual inscription comprises a dedication composed in Phoenician and Greek, using the Cypriot syllabic script. This inscription played a crucial role in deciphering the Cypriot syllabic...
15 Juli 202450s
