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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

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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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Recent Guests

Mathura Umachandran
Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter, focused on disciplinary politics of classics and critical approaches to ancient texts.
University of Exeter
Episode: Critical Futures for Ancient Studies with Mathura Umachandran
Allison Mickel
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of Global Studies at Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Episode: Hired Hands, Silenced Voices: Archaeology and Local Communities with Allison Mickel
Hardeep Dhindsa
PhD student at King's College London and expert in residence with the Classical Association
King's College London
Episode: Classics, the Grand Tour, and Invented Legacies with Hardeep Dhindsa
Dan Hicks
Professor of Contemporary Archaeology at the University of Oxford and Curator of World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum
University of Oxford
Episode: Naturalizing Inequalities: The Colonial Museum with Dan Hicks
Lisa Saladino Haney
Assistant Curator at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and part-time lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Episode: Curating with Care: Transparency in Museums with Lisa Saladino Haney
Heba Abd el-Gawad
Research fellow at the Institute of Archaeology, University College of London specializing in Egyptian archaeology and perceptions of ancient Egypt.
University College of London
Episode: Communities on Display: Re-centering Egyptian Voices with Heba Abd el-Gawad
Katie Paul
Co-director of the Antiquities Trafficking and Heritage Anthropology Research Project and director of the Tech Transparency Project.
Antiquities Trafficking and Heritage Anthropology Research Project (ATAR)
Episode: Trafficking through the Metaverse: The Antiquities Trade in the Internet Age with Katie Paul
Christine Johnston
Video editor and producer for Peopling the Past
Peopling the Past
Episode: Season 4 Promo Episode!
Liv Albert
Host of 'Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!' and author of books about Greek mythology
'Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!'
Episode: Special Episode - Let's Talk About Podcasts, Baby! with Liv Albert

Hosts

Chelsea Gardner
Host and co-host of Peopling the Past, discussing aspects of archaeology, history, and ancient cultures.
Melissa Funke
Co-host of Peopling the Past, examining the intersection of modern life and the ancient Mediterranean through archaeological insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Good, but editing isn't smooth

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nkeck72
    United States3 years ago
  • The modesty of real expertise

    The discussions of sources and their limitations makes everything more interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aethelstan972
    United States4 years ago
  • Lively discussion of archaeological with the actual diggers, at a level that's relatable to non-experts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mtar925
    4 years ago
  • Great ancient podcast!

    Loving season 1 on Ancient Greece and can’t wait to hear more about Ancient Rome in season 2!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSC_digs
    United States5 years ago
  • The best Ancient Mediterranean podcast I’ve heard

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Topper
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There are some concerns about audio editing, which listeners find distracting at times, despite their overall enjoyment of the content.
The podcast is lauded for its combination of scholarly depth and accessibility, making it a valuable resource for both casual listeners and students.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discourse and expert insights on cultural heritage and archaeology, praising the unique focus on everyday life in ancient times.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hired Hands, Silenced Voices: Archaeology and Local Communities with Allison Mickel
Q: What does this director or person with all the power stand to lose from learning from locals?
These directors face challenges to their authority and potentially risk setbacks in their own projects if they acknowledge local expertise.
Hired Hands, Silenced Voices: Archaeology and Local Communities with Allison Mickel
Q: Could you start by telling us about the typical makeup of an archaeological dig in the Middle East and how local community members fit into that picture?
Local communities usually consist of hired laborers who provide manual work, while foreign archaeologists handle documentation and analysis, leading to a historical division of labor.
Selective Salvage: Archaeology and Hydropolitics
Q: What object or idea or building from the ancient world do you identify with the most?
Isbar shares a personal connection to a particular artifact or idea, reflecting on its significance.
Curating with Care: Transparency in Museums with Lisa Saladino Haney
Q: What specific things are you doing to enter into a dialogue with your visitors?
We developed intervention labels to inform visitors that we will no longer display human remains in the future, letting them know the reasons why and providing opportunities for questions.
Curating with Care: Transparency in Museums with Lisa Saladino Haney
Q: Can you start by telling us about the mummified remains from Ancient Egypt that are held by the Carnegie Museum and how they were acquired by the museum?
Dr. Haney explains that the museum stores the remains of approximately 17 individuals, most acquired through donations or gifts, stemming from wealthy collectors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who bought artifacts and human remains during their travels to Egypt.

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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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Recent guests on Peopling the Past include:

1. Mathura Umachandran
2. Allison Mickel
3. Hardeep Dhindsa
4. Dan Hicks
5. Lisa Saladino Haney
6. Heba Abd el-Gawad
7. Katie Paul
8. Christine Johnston

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