Shows
Ithaca Bound100. Athena w. Dr. Mary LefkowitzKnown for her intelligence and power, Athena is one of the most important, and written about, deities in Greek mythology. Dr. Mary Lefkowitz, Professor Emerita of Classical Studies, Wellesley College, joins the show to discuss Athena in Greek mythology.
2021-06-2946 minIthaca BoundRashidun Caliphate’s Hegemony in the Mediterranean w. Dr Harry MuntThe Rashidun Caliphate is a term used to describe the period of the caliphs in the Muslim community following Muhammad and preceding the Umayyad Caliphate. Dr Harry Munt, University of York, joins the show to share the caliphate's hegemony in the Mediterranean Basin.
2021-06-2849 minIthaca BoundAlexander III of Macedon w. Dr Pat WheatleyAlexander III, known to many as Alexander the Great, was King of Macedon, and in a short period of time, conquered an immense amount of territory, including defeating the formidable Achaemenid Empire. Professor Pat Wheatley, University of Otago, joins the show to discuss what scholars know about Alexander’s life.
2021-06-2759 minIthaca BoundCommerce in Florence During the Renaissance w. Dr. Brian BregeFlorence during the Renaissance was precocious on several fronts, including commerce. American historian, Dr. Brian Brege, Syracuse University, joins the show to talk about what commerce was like in Florence during the Italian Renaissance period.
2021-06-2644 minIthaca BoundLaw in Ptolemaic & Roman Egypt w. Professor Uri YiftachProfessor Uri Yiftach, Tel Aviv University, joins the show to share what law was like in the Ptolemaic & Roman Egyptian periods.
2021-06-2548 minIthaca BoundPlato's Myths w. Dr. Tae-Yeoun KeumPlato wrote on a variety of topics, including mythology. Dr. Tae-Yeoun Keum, University of California, Santa Barbara, joins the show to discuss the myths that show up in Plato's writings.
2021-06-2450 minIthaca BoundCarthage w. Dr Eve MacDonaldCarthage was a major power, and destination, in the first millennium BCE in the Mediterranean; and despite losing the Punic Wars, its history, and lore, never seems to fade. Dr Eve MacDonald, Cardiff University, joins the show to discuss the ancient civilization.
2021-06-2346 minIthaca BoundDiocletian w. Dr Roger ReesDiocletian's reign as Roman Emperor had many voluminous points: his antipathy towards Christianity, the creation of the Tetrarchy, and a rare imperial retirement. Dr Roger Rees, School of Classics, University of St Andrews, joins the show to discuss Diocletian's life.
2021-06-2256 minIthaca BoundItalian Renaissance w. Dr. Kenneth BartlettRenaissance historian, Dr. Kenneth Bartlett, Victoria College, University of Toronto, joins the show to discuss what the Italian Renaissance was, how long it lasted, and some of its other aspects, including the conspicuous and the subtle.
2021-06-2155 minIthaca BoundCarthage After the First Punic War w. Dr Kathryn LomasThere was an approximate 23-year interregnum between the first and second Punic Wars. Dr Kathryn Lomas, Department of Classics and Ancient History, Durham University, joins the show to explain what occurred with Carthage during this period.
2021-06-2039 minIthaca BoundUmayyad Caliphate's Hegemony in the Mediterranean w. Dr Gerald HawtingFor nearly a century, the Umayyad Caliphate controlled a vast amount of territory in the Mediterranean, stretching from the Levant, through northern Africa, and even most of the Iberian Peninsula. Emeritus Professor at SOAS, University of London, Dr Gerald R. Hawting, joins the show to discuss the caliphate's hegemony in the basin.
2021-06-1950 minIthaca BoundSasanian Empire's Hegemony in the Mediterranean w. Dr. Michael DeckerThe Sasanian Empire existed in the 3rd-7th centuries, and for a period of time, held hegemony in various parts of the eastern Mediterranean Basin. Dr. Michael Decker, United Arab Emirates University, joins the show again to share what's known about the Sasanian Empire's hegemony in the Basin.
2021-06-1852 minIthaca BoundPre-Christian Religion in Rome w. Dr. Michele R. SalzmanBefore Christianity in ancient Rome, religion was diverse and vast. Dr. Michele R. Salzman, University of California, Riverside, joins the show to share what religions and forms of worship existed in ancient Rome and how they functioned.
2021-06-1747 minIthaca BoundLivia w. Dr Richard AlstonLivia, also known as Julia Augusta, was wife of Rome’s first emperor and mother of its second. Professor & Head of the Classics Department at Royal Holloway, University of London, Dr Richard Alston, joins the show again to discuss what scholars know about Livia's life.
2021-06-1651 minIthaca BoundMarius w. Dr Federico SantangeloGaius Marius was a Roman Consul an unprecedented seven times, and lived in a period of much military turmoil and activity in Rome. Dr Federico Santangelo, Newcastle University, joins the show again to share what's known about Marius' life.
2021-06-1549 minIthaca BoundAncient Civilization of Samnium w. Dr Rafael ScopacasaThe Samnites were an ancient group of people that lived amongst the Apennine Mountains in the Italian Peninsula. Dr Rafael Scopacasa joins the show to discuss what's known about who they were and how they lived.
2021-06-1458 minIthaca BoundTheran Civilization in the Bronze Age w. Dr Louise HitchcockSantorini, in the context of the Bronze Age, was called Thera. Professor of Archaeology, Dr Louise Hitchcock, The University of Melbourne, joins the show again to discuss what civilization was like on Thera during the Bronze Age.
2021-06-1357 minIthaca BoundConstantine's Reign w. Dr. David PotterConstantine I became a Christian, founded Constantinople, was involved in numerous military affairs, and more, during his reign as Roman Emperor. Dr. David Potter, University of Michigan, joined the show to discuss Constantine's reign as a Roman emperor.
2021-06-1257 minIthaca BoundLife in the Emirate of Córdoba w. Dr. Brian CatlosThe Emirate of Córdoba was a muslim-oriented state that comprised of most of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th-10th centuries. Dr. Brian Catlos joins the show again to discuss what life was like in the emirate.
2021-06-1145 minIthaca BoundContrasting Constantinople & Rome in the 4th Century w. Dr Lucy GrigIn the fourth century Rome was still a prominent city and Constantinople became a principal city of the Roman Empire. Head of the Classics Department, Dr Lucy Grig, The University of Edinburgh, joins the show to discuss the similarities and contrasts between Constantinople and Rome during the century.
2021-06-1136 minIthaca BoundEarly Greek Theatre w. Dr. Andrew Walker WhiteTheatre artist and cultural historian, Dr. Andrew Walker White, joins the show to discuss what scholars know about early theatre in Greece.
2021-06-1037 minIthaca BoundTextiles in Northern Italy in the Late Bronze Age w. Dr Serena SabatiniFlax, wool, dyes, and more were used in the Bronze Age to produce textiles in the Mediterranean Basin. Dr Serena Sabatini, University of Gothenburg, joins the show to discuss textile production in northern Italy in the Late Bronze Age.
2021-06-0831 minIthaca BoundRoman Kingdom to Republic w. Dr. Gary ForsytheBefore Rome was a republic, it was a kingdom. Dr. Gary Forsythe, Texas Tech University, joins the show again to discuss Rome's transition from a regal structure to a republic.
2021-06-0755 minIthaca BoundSulla w. Dr Federico SantangeloThe Roman Republic statesman & general, Sulla, did something unusual for the time—he led an army on Rome. Dr Federico Santangelo, Newcastle University, joins the show to speak about Sulla.
2021-06-0634 minIthaca BoundJewish Commerce in Byzantium w. Dr. Joshua HoloDean & Professor at the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, Dr. Joshua David Holo, joins the show to share how Jewish people conducted commerce in the Byzantine Empire.
2021-06-0638 minIthaca BoundCyclopes in Greek Mythology w. Drs Mercedes Aguirre & Richard BuxtonAre Cyclopes in Greek mythology malevolent, benign, or something else? Dr Mercedes Aguirre Castro & Dr Richard Buxton join the show to explore the role of Cyclopes in Greek mythology.
2021-06-0557 minIthaca BoundHenry III of Navarre Becoming King of France w. Dr. Mack HoltThrough a series of unexpected events, King Henry III of Navarre became King Henry IV of France. Professor Emeritus Mack Holt, George Mason University, joins the show to share Henry's accession to the French throne.
2021-06-0459 minIthaca BoundGreek Mythology w. Dr. Sarah Iles JohnstonGreek mythology is not only proverbial, it's legendary. Dr. Sarah Iles Johnston, The Ohio State University, joins the show to discuss Greek mythology.
2021-06-0339 minIthaca BoundLaw in Classical Athens w. Dr Edward HarrisAmongst other things, Athens was an early adopter of the rule of law. Emeritus Professor Edward M. Harris, Durham University, joins the show to explain how law functioned in Classical Athens.
2021-06-0154 minIthaca BoundRomance During the Plague w. Dr. Guido RuggieroThe Plague in Europe in the 14th century was devastating and changed society in many ways. Dr. Guido Ruggiero joins the show to discuss what romantic relationship were like in northern Italy during the Plague.
2021-06-0159 minIthaca BoundAchilles w. Dr. Joel ChristensenAchilles is one of the central figures in Homer's The Iliad. He not only lives on in Greek mythology but in the commonly used idiom Achilles' heel. Dr. Joel Chistensen, Brandeis University, joins the show to talk in depth about the Greek mythological hero, Achilles.
2021-05-3048 minIthaca BoundAstronomy in Hellenistic & Roman Egypt w. Dr. Alexander JonesEgypt is where astronomy is known to have begun in the Mediterranean Basin. Dr. Alexander Jones, New York University, joins the show to explore what scholars know about the previous astronomy practices in Hellenistic & Roman Egypt.
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Ithaca BoundAstronomy in Hellenistic & Roman Egypt w. Dr. Alexander JonesEgypt is where astronomy is known to have begun in the Mediterranean Basin. Dr. Alexander Jones, New York University, joins the show to explore what scholars know about the previous astronomy practices in Hellenistic & Roman Egypt.
2021-05-2932 minIthaca BoundColonnaded Streets in Eastern Rome w. Dr Ross BurnsColonnaded streets were prevalent in the eastern Roman Empire and their origins pre-date their use in the City of Rome. Australian scholar, Dr Ross Burns, joins the show to discuss what's known about the colonnaded streets that existed in the eastern Roman Empire.
2021-05-2932 minIthaca BoundKing Philip II of Macedon w. Dr Ian WorthingtonKing Philip II of Macedon is famous for a number of things including being the father of Alexander the Great. Dr Ian Worthington, Professor of Ancient History, Macquarie University, joins the show to discuss what scholars know of Philip's life.
2021-05-2749 minIthaca BoundKing Juba II of Mauretania w. Dr. Duane W. RollerJuba II of Mauretania was married to Cleopatra VII of Egypt's daughter, Cleopatra Selene II, and was king of the ancient Maghreb state of Mauretania. Dr. Duane W. Roller, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, joins the show again to discuss Juba's life.
2021-05-2648 minIthaca BoundCivilization in the Anatolian Peninsula in the Sixth Century w. Dr. Hugh EltonDr. Hugh Elton, Professor of Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Trent University, joins the show to discuss what life was like in the Anatolian Peninsula in the sixth century.
2021-05-2546 minIthaca BoundKing Philip II of Spain's Territories in the Mediterranean w. Dr Gonzalo Velasco BerenguerPhilip II of Spain inherited the Kingdoms of Valencia, Granada, Naples & Sicily, Sardinia, the County of Barcelona, the Duchy of Milan, and more. Dr Gonzalo Velasco Berenguer, University of Bristol, joins the show to discuss Philip's territorial holdings in the Mediterranean Basin.
2021-05-2455 minIthaca BoundQueen Berenice II of Egypt w. Dr. Dee L. ClaymanBerenice II was a Queen of Egypt in the third century B.C.E. and married to Pharaoh Ptolemy III. Professor Dee L. Clayman, The City University of New York, joins the show to discuss who Berenice was and the life she lived.
2021-05-2340 minIthaca BoundFounding of Constantinople w. Dr. Michael DeckerConstantinople was the principal city of the Byzantine Empire for over a millennium, was held by the Ottomans for centuries, and continues contemporarily as Istanbul in Turkey. Dr. Michael Decker, Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University, joins the show to discuss Constantinople's founding.
2021-05-2246 minIthaca BoundRoman Emperor Antoninus Pius w. Dr. Michael KulikowskiAntoninus Pius is known as one of the "Five Good Emperors". Professor & Head of the Department of History at Penn State University, Dr. Michael Kulikowski, is back on the show to discuss what's known about his life.
2021-05-2143 minIthaca BoundFortress of Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham w. Dr Steven SnapeA Bronze Age fortress in Egypt, Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham, existed near the border with Libya and was used for defence and to support the network of maritime trade in the Mediterranean. Dr Steven Snape, University of Liverpool, joins the show to speak about its history and broader geopolitical considerations during the era.
2021-05-2159 minIthaca BoundLife in Roman Egypt w. Dr. Anna Lucille BoozerRome ruled Egypt for several hundred years. Anthropologist, Dr. Anna Lucille Boozer, The City University of New York, joins the show to discuss what life was like in Roman Egypt.
2021-05-1941 minIthaca BoundAchaemenid Empire's Hegemony in the Mediterranean w. Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesThe Achaemenid Empire was the largest empire for its time and held substantial holdings in the eastern Mediterranean Basin. Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, Cardiff University, joins the show to discuss the empire's hegemony in the Mediterranean.
2021-05-1852 minIthaca BoundQueen Nefertiti of Egypt w. Dr Joyce TyldesleyNefertiti was an Egyptian queen in the fourteenth century BCE. British archaeologist and Egyptologist, Dr Joyce Tyldesley, The University of Manchester, joins the show to share what’s known about who she was and the life she lived.
2021-05-1747 minIthaca BoundByzantine Empress Irene w. Dr Judith HerrinA woman from Attica, Greece, Irene Sarantapechaina, became Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Professor Emerita Judith Herrin, King's College London, joins the show to discuss who Irene was and the life she lived.
2021-05-1656 minIthaca BoundMummy & Life of Takabuti w. Dr Rosalie DavidTakabuti was a woman believed to have lived in Thebes, Egypt, during the Twenty-fifth Dynasty. British Egyptologist, Emeritus Professor Rosalie David, The University of Manchester, joins the show to discuss the mummy and life of Takabuti.
2021-05-1539 minIthaca BoundEvolution of the Company in the Eastern Mediterranean w. Dr Ron HarrisThe Levant, Egypt, Italian city states, Caliphates, and more, played a role in the evolution of the concept of a company in the eastern Mediterranean. Tel Aviv University professor, and former Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr Ron Harris, joins the show to discuss.
2021-05-1459 minIthaca BoundAncient Egyptians Relationship with Animals w. Dr Salima IkramAncient Egyptians had a sustenance, linguistic, cultural, and religious relationship with animals. Egyptologist Dr Salima Ikram, American University in Cairo, joins the show to explain.
2021-05-1333 minIthaca BoundAncient Lydia w. Dr. Andrew RamageLydia was an ancient civilization in the Anatolian Peninsula, and amongst other things, considered to have first used coinage. Dr. Andrew Ramage, an archaeologist & Professor Emeritus at Cornell University, joins the show to discuss this civilization.
2021-05-1252 minIthaca BoundFood in Medieval Rome w. Dr Caroline GoodsonThe way food was sourced in the City of Rome changed in the Middle Ages. Dr Caroline Goodson, University of Cambridge, joins the show to explain.
2021-05-1138 minIthaca BoundRoman Contract Law w. Dr. Bruce W. FrierDr. Bruce W. Frier, University of Michigan Law School, University of Michigan, joins the show to discuss the composition of contract law in Rome.
2021-05-1041 minIthaca BoundVenice During the Renaissance w. Dr. Edward MuirDr. Edward Muir, Northwestern University, joins the show to talk about Venice during the Renaissance: island infrastructure projects, trade, governance, level of religious tolerance, & more.
2021-05-1059 minIthaca BoundFlorence's Economy in the 13th & 14th Centuries w. Dr. William CaferroIn the 14th century, Florence's economy took off. Director & Professor at Vanderbilt University, Dr. William Caferro, joins the show to explore what happened.
2021-05-0956 minIthaca BoundGreek Hoplites w. Dr Adam SchwartzHoplites were Greek people, most of which were citizens, who fought in battles as their city-states required. Dr Adam Schwartz, University of Copenhagen, joins the show to explain this military post in ancient Greek history.
2021-05-0842 minIthaca BoundFirst Punic War w. Dr Kathryn LomasThe Punic Wars was a series of three wars fought between two of the Mediterranean's superpowers: Carthage and Rome; the result of which changed the balance of power in the region. Dr Kathryn Lomas, Durham University, joins the show to explain what happened in the First Punic War.
2021-05-0750 minIthaca BoundEmirate of Córdoba w. Dr Alejandro García-SanjuánIn the eighth century, a surviving member of the Umayyad Caliphate arrived in the Iberian Peninsula and founded the Emirate of Córdoba. Dr Alejandro García-Sanjuán, University of Huelva, comes on the show to discuss the emirate.
2021-05-0642 minIthaca BoundLife of Mark Antony w. Dr Richard AlstonMark Antony was a prominent figure in Rome’s transition to an empire; he was also famously a partner of Cleopatra VII of Egypt. Professor Richard Alston, Royal Holloway, University of London, is back on the show to discuss what's known about his life.
2021-05-0558 minIthaca BoundCivil Wars During the Late Western Roman Empire Period w. Dr Adrastos OmissiThe third and fourth centuries in the Roman Empire were marked with perpetual internal conflict. Dr Adrastos Omissi, University of Glasgow, joins the show to explain.
2021-05-0333 minIthaca BoundCicero’s Middle & Later Years w. Dr. Katharina VolkCicero lived, orated, and wrote, in a very tumultuous time in Roman history. Dr. Katharina Volk, Professor, Columbia University, joins the show to examine the middle and later periods of his life.
2021-05-0256 minIthaca BoundByzantine Canon Law w. Dr James MortonBritish historian, Dr James Morton, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, joins the show to discuss Byzantine Canon law: What it was, when the corpus began, the process of creating canons, and more.
2021-05-0155 minIthaca BoundAncient Olympia w. Dr Judith BarringerOlympia, Greece, is where the ancient Olympic Games began. Professor Judith Barringer, The University of Edinburgh, joins the show to discuss Olympia's ancient history.
2021-04-3039 minIthaca BoundThe Rosetta Stone w. Dr. Jed BuchwaldThe Rosetta Stone is one of the most significant artifacts known to have been found in the Mediterranean Basin. Dr. Jed Z. Buchwald, Professor, Caltech, joins the show to discuss it.
2021-04-2948 minIthaca BoundByzantine Physician John Aktouarios w. Dr Petros Bouras-VallianatosJohn Zacharias Aktouarios was a physician who lived in the 13th & 14th centuries in Constantinople. Dr Petros Bouras-Vallianatos, The University of Edinburgh, joins the show to discuss John's life and medical practices.
2021-04-2841 minIthaca BoundMyths & Legends of the Founding of Rome w. Dr. Gary ForsytheThere are many stories of the founding of Rome. Dr. Gary Forsythe, Texas Tech University, joins the show to explore how Rome was formed in mythology and legend.
2021-04-2858 minIthaca BoundConstructing the City of Republican Rome w. Dr. Seth BernardUniversity of Toronto, Associate Professor, Dr. Seth Bernard, joins the show to discuss how the City of Rome was constructed during the republican period.
2021-04-2636 minIthaca BoundMilitary in Ancient Sparta w. Dr Stephen HodkinsonThe reputation of ancient Sparta’s military is revered. Emeritus Professor Dr Stephen Hodkinson, University of Nottingham, joins the show to discuss its military practices, and to what degree the evidence matches the reputation.
2021-04-2543 minIthaca BoundVenice in the Middle Ages w. Dr. John OsborneVenice became a prominent city in the Middle Ages. Retired professor, Dr. John Osborne, Carleton University, joins the show to discuss its evolution over the medieval period.
2021-04-2444 minIthaca BoundFormation & Enforcement of Canon Law in Late Antiquity w. Dr David d’AvrayEmeritus Professor Dr David d’Avray, University College London, joins the show to discuss the formation, and enforcement, of Canon law in the late antiquity period.
2021-04-2340 minIthaca BoundLegendary Battle of Thermopylae w. Dr Chris CareyThe story of a heavily outnumbered Greek army, led by a Spartan commander, called the Battle of Thermopylae has captured people’s interests, and imaginations, for eons. Dr Chris Carey, Emeritus Professor, University College London, joins the show to share what happened.
2021-04-2347 minIthaca BoundConstantine Becoming Emperor of Rome w. Dr. David PotterConstantine I was one of the most pivotal emperors of the Roman Empire. Dr. David Potter, University of Michigan, joins and shares Constantine’s accession to becoming Emperor of Rome.
2021-04-2235 minIthaca BoundCommerce in Archaic Greece w. Dr Paul CartledgeUniversity of Cambridge Emeritus Professor, Dr Paul Cartledge, joins the show to discuss commerce in archaic Greece.
2021-04-2043 minIthaca BoundAthens Rise to Prominence w. Dr. Jeffrey RustenAthens wasn't the first major city-state in Greece but it became the most prominent. Dr. Jeffrey Rusten, Professor, Cornell University, joins the show to discuss Athens' rise to prominence in the Classical period.
2021-04-2046 minIthaca BoundBuilding Construction in Ancient Rome w. Dr Christopher SiwickiDr Christopher Siwicki, The Norwegian Institute in Rome, joins the show to discuss how buildings were constructed in ancient Rome.
2021-04-1935 minIthaca BoundLife of Tacitus w. Dr Gavin KellyMany scholars regard Tacitus as the greatest Roman historian from the period. Dr Gavin Kelly, Professor, The University of Edinburgh, joins the show to discuss his life and writings.
2021-04-1852 minIthaca BoundEvolution of Sculptures in Ancient Greece w. Dr Olympia BobouClassical archaeologist in Greek sculpture, Dr Olympia Bobou, Aarhus University, joins the show to discuss ancient sculptures, and their evolution, in Greece.
2021-04-1649 minIthaca BoundHerodotus w. Dr Oswyn MurrayHerodotus is the oldest Greek historian whose works survive. He has been called the “father of history.” Dr Oswyn Murray, Emeritus Fellow, University of Oxford, joins the show to discuss Herodotus’ life and writings.
2021-04-1645 minIthaca BoundBattle of Ager Sanguinis w. Dr Nicholas MortonDuring the Crusades in 1119, a Seljuk Turkish army defeated a Frankish Crusading army in an important battle near Aleppo. Dr Nicholas Morton, Nottingham Trent University, shares what happened.
2021-04-1528 minIthaca BoundGreek Island Architecture in the Bronze Age w. Dr Louise HitchcockDr Louise Hitchcock, The University of Melbourne, joins the show to discuss architecture on the Greek islands in the Bronze Age, including the islands of Crete and Santorini.
2021-04-1447 minIthaca BoundInception of Habsburg Family Ruling Spain w. Dr John EdwardsOne of the most powerful European families in the second millennium, the Habsburg dynasty, began ruling early modern Spain, not by conquest, but by a marriage. Dr John Edwards, University of Oxford, joins the show to tell the story.
2021-04-1359 minIthaca BoundLife of Cleopatra Selene II w. Dr. Duane W. RollerCleopatra Selene II was the daughter of the famous historical figures, Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Mark Antony of Rome. Dr. Duane W. Roller, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, joins the show to explore what's known about Cleopatra Selene.
2021-04-1230 minIthaca BoundMichelangelo's Later Years w. Professor William WallaceProfessor William Wallace, Washington University in St. Louis, has studied the life, and works, of Michelangelo for about 40 years. He joins the show to discuss the later period of the Italian Renaissance artist’s life.
2021-04-1129 minIthaca BoundUmayyad Caliphate Gaining Hegemony in Iberia w. Dr. Brian CatlosAn Islamic dynasty, the Umayyad Caliphate, began to settle in the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century—a reign that would last over 700 years, and remarkably influence culture and architecture in Spain. Dr. Brian Catlos joins the show to discuss how the hegemony started.
2021-04-1047 minIthaca BoundEmperor Constantine’s Adoption of Christianity w. Dr. Harold DrakeRoman Emperor Constantine I is believed to be the first emperor of the Roman Empire to become Christian. Professor Emeritus, Dr. Harold Drake, University of California, Santa Barbara, joins the show to illuminate this event in history.
2021-04-0956 minIthaca BoundArchitecture in Giotto's Artwork w. Dr Francesco BenelliGiotto di Bondone was a revolutionary artist from Florence who lived in the 13th & 14th centuries. Dr Francesco Benelli, Università di Bologna (Italy), joins the show to explore how architecture influenced Giotto's artwork, and how Giotto's artwork influenced architecture.
2021-04-0829 minIthaca BoundMonasticism During the Crusades w. Dr Andrew JotischkyProfessor, Royal Holloway, University of London, Dr Andrew Jotischky, joins the show to discuss monasticism, focusing on how it was applied during the crusading period in the eastern Mediterranean.
2021-04-0744 minIthaca BoundAttica Greece in Late Antiquity w. Dr. Anthony KaldellisDr. Anthony Kaldellis, Professor & Chair of the Department of Classics, The Ohio State University, joins the show to discuss what civilization was like in Attica, Greece (Athens & region) in Late Antiquity.
2021-04-0646 minIthaca BoundLife of Anna Komnene w. Dr. Leonora NevilleAnna Komnene was a historian, intellectual, and daughter of Byzantine Emperor, Alexios I Komnenos. Professor & Department Chair, Dr. Leonora Neville, University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the show to explore more about Anna's life and writings.
2021-04-0455 minIthaca BoundRoman Emperor Hadrian w. Dr. Michael KulikowskiHadrian was the first Roman Emperor to have a fully provincial background. Professor & Head of the Department of History, Penn State University, Dr. Michael Kulikowski, joins the show to discuss Hadrian’s life.
2021-04-0433 minIthaca BoundForming of the Papacy w. Dr Rosamond McKitterickProfessor Emerita & Chair in Medieval History, University of Cambridge, Dr Rosamond McKitterick, joins the show to discuss the formation of the papacy.
2021-04-0236 minIthaca BoundCommerce in Ancient Northern Aegean w. Dr Zosia ArchibaldPrimeval coinage, bars of iron, animal products, olive oil, wine, and more, were used to facilitate trade in the Northern Aegean region in the eastern Mediterranean in ancient times. Senior Lecturer, Dr Zosia Archibald, University of Liverpool, comes on the show to discuss.
2021-04-0140 minIthaca BoundLife of Cicero w. Dr Gesine ManuwaldMarcus Tullius Cicero (Cicero) is one of the most talked about, and cited, figures from the Roman Republic. Professor of Latin, University College London, Dr Gesine Manuwald, joins the show to discuss what’s known about his life.
2021-03-3135 minIthaca BoundThe Story of Masada w. Dr. Jodi MagnessThe story of the Jewish resistance to a Roman siege at Masada, and the fortress' eventual fall, has gripped religious, and scholarly, interests for many years. Dr. Jodi Magness, Professor, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, joins the show to share the story and more details about it.
2021-03-3037 minIthaca BoundColumn of Justinian w. Dr. Elena BoeckA triumphal column, The Column of Justinian, built in the 6th century in Constantinople, is considered to have been a tour de force, and over a thousand years ahead of its time as a constructional feat. Dr. Elena Boeck, Professor, DePaul University, joins the show and explains more.
2021-03-2941 minIthaca BoundLeonardo da Vinci & the Anatomy w. Dr. George BentLeonardo da Vinci was ahead of his time in painting remarkably delineated anatomical features. Art history professor, Dr. George Bent, Washington & Lee University, joins the show to discuss Leonardo's life, and this area of artistic excellence.
2021-03-2846 minIthaca BoundGreek Titans w. Dr. William HansenIn Greek mythology, the Titans reigned over the cosmos before the existence of humans, and preceded the Olympian Gods. Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies & Folklore, Indiana University, Bloomington, Dr. William Hansen, joins the show to explain more.
2021-03-2735 minIthaca BoundEgyptian Hieroglyphs w. Dr Bill ManleyEgyptian hieroglyphs were the writing system of Ancient Egypt. The writing system has captured the interest of scholars, governments, and the public for many years. Egyptologist, Dr Bill Manley, joins the show to share more about this ancient writing system.
2021-03-2651 minIthaca BoundHittites Civilization w. Dr Mark WeedenThe Hittites, people formerly domesticated in the Anatolia Peninsula, were considered a significant civilization in the Bronze Age. Sr. Lecturer, SOAS, University of London, Dr Mark Weeden, joins the show to discuss this civilization.
2021-03-2547 minIthaca BoundPhoenicians Settling in Iberia w. Dr. Carolina López-RuizThe Phoenicians were indigenous to the Levant, were considered ahead of their time as seafarers, and were the founders of the legendary city of Carthage. Dr. Carolina López-Ruiz, Professor, The Ohio State University, joins the show to discuss the Phoenicians settling in the Iberian Peninsula.
2021-03-2439 minIthaca BoundRoman Republic to Empire w. Dr Richard AlstonProfessor & Head of the Classics Department at Royal Holloway, University of London, Dr Richard Alston, joins the show to discuss the transition of when Rome went from a republic to an empire.
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