
Join hosts Dr. Chelsea Gardner and Dr. Melissa Funke for a journey through under-explored aspects of archaeology, history, and everyday life in the ancient Mediterranean. Every week we feature an expert whose cutting-edge research sheds light on the real people who lived in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and beyond. Follow us on Twitter @peoplingthepast with the #peoplingpodcast, on Instagram and Fa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Join us for the final episode of season 4, featuring Dr. Yannis Hamilakis, who talks to Chelsea and Melissa about his vision for a decolonial future for ancient archaeology. Listen in as Yannis tells us about how archaeology is a living, breathing pr... more
In times of ongoing war, how can antiquities be protected from damage and looting? On today's episode, Dr. Isber Sabrine, the co-founder of Heritage for Peace, joins us to talk about his work preserving cultural heritage in the midst of armed conflic... more
How can archaeologists connect to the communities that share the cultural heritage they work on? Dr. Zena Kamash joins Chelsea and Melissa this week to discuss her work with Iraqi communities in the UK and in Iraq itself as she uses craftwork to brin... more
How should we confront modern inequities in ancient Mediterranean studies? Is it possible to reenvision the place of Greece and Rome in the ancient world overall? In this week's episode, Dr. Mathura Umachandran joins Chelsea and Melissa to reimagine ... more
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The podcast is great and is on a very interesting subject matter, but the editing in the audio isn't smooth at all - there's mid-sentence cuts, jarring splices, and quite a lot of noticeable cutting. It keeps me from fully enjoying what's being talked about because it's so distracting. The guest episodes are particularly distracting in this way, as they like to splice the guest's audio together to make it flow better. That really is my only gripe - a great podcast for anyone interested in the an... more
The discussions of sources and their limitations makes everything more interesting.
Lively discussion of archaeological with the actual diggers, at a level that's relatable to non-experts.
Loving season 1 on Ancient Greece and can’t wait to hear more about Ancient Rome in season 2!
This is the best Ancient Med (“Classics”) podcast I’ve heard. The topics are fascinating and original, and it strikes just the right balance between expertise and accessibility. I really appreciate the emphasis on art and material culture, something that isn’t always a given in ancient world podcasts. The interviews with Radloff and Stager are especially excellent, although I haven’t listened to a bad one yet. My thanks to everyone involved with this wonderful project!
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Exploring under-explored aspects of archaeology, history, and everyday life in the ancient Mediterranean, this podcast features discussions with experts who share their innovative research on ancient cultures. The focus is often on revealing the experiences of real people—spanning ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and beyond—through engaging narratives that connect historical insights to contemporary issues such as colonialism and cultural heritage. This unique approach emphasizes both accessibility and expertise, making complex topics enjoyable and educational for listeners.
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