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The History of Cyprus Podcast

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Cyprus
Nicosia
Clearchus Of Soli
Zeno Of Citium
Aphrodite
Battle Of Monte Cassino
Alexander the Great
Byzantine Empire
Eastern Mediterranean
World War II
Second World War
Late Antiquity
Christianity
Famagusta
Idalion Tablet
Bronze Age
Idalion Bilingual
Paphos
British Rule In Cyprus
Aristotle

Welcome to The History of Cyprus Podcast -- a monthly series exploring the island’s past from 10,000 BCE to the 20th century. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading scholars in archaeology, linguistics, political and social history, bringing academic insight to a wide audience. Together, we uncover the languages, cultures, conflicts, and legacies that shaped one of the Mediterra... more

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In the early 11th century BCE, the Egyptian official Wen-Amun was dispatched on a diplomatic mission to Byblos to acquire timber for the sacred barque of Amun-Ra. His journey quickly unraveled -- pursued by the Tjekker, one of the Sea Peoples active ... more

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Luca Bombardieri, Associate Professor in Aegean and Cypriot Archaeology at the University of Siena in Italy and the scientific director at the Erimi Archaeological Project in Cyprus, explores what it really means to direct an archaeological excavatio... more

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"Out of necessary cruelty, fathers abandoned their sons, and sons fled from their fathers, as the evident danger overcame all the rules of kinship, love, and nature."

- Francesco Loredano AKA Henry Giblet on the Plague in Cyprus, 1660.

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The Black Death swept across Europe in the mid-14th century, killing millions and leaving entire regions devastated. No corner of the continent was spared, and Cyprus too fell victim to the deadly pandemic. Giovanni Francesco Loredano, writing under ... more

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Recent Guests

Luca Bombardieri
Associate professor specializing in Aegean and Cypriot archaeology
University of Siena
Episode: *BONUS!* Building and Living an Archaeological Fieldwork Project with Luca Bombardieri
Christian Körner
Dr. from the University of Bern, expert on Cypriot history
University of Bern
Episode: 51. Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire: Cyprus Between Athens & Persia with Christian Körner
Beatrice Pestarino
Dr. Beatrice Pestarino, University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Episode: 50. Kypriōn Politeia: The Political Structures and Administrative Frameworks in Iron Age Cyprus with Beatrice Pestarino
Young Kim
Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Classics and Mediterranean Studies at University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Illinois, Chicago
Episode: 49. Saints, Synods, and Struggles: The Rise of Christian Cyprus with Young Kim
Anna Charalambidou
Senior Lecturer at University College London; researcher on language, identity and culture in Cypriot and diasporic communities
University College London
Episode: *BONUS!* Fragrant & Flavourful: On the Flaouna/Pilavuna & Identity with Anna Charalambidou
Joanna Smith
Archaeologist and historian specializing in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean during the Bronze and Iron Ages
Independent researcher; collaboration with Penn Museum, Met, Ringling Museum of Art
Episode: 48. Ancient Art from Cyprus and the Mediterranean: The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art with Joanna Smith
Cassandra Donnelly
Scholar of ancient writing systems who completed her PhD at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Aegean scripts and Semitic languages. Currently a postdoctoral researcher with ERC funded Compass project at the University of Cyprus.
University of Cyprus
Episode: 47. Signs, Scripts & Silence: Cypro-Minoan with Cassandra Donnelly
Dr. Chrysovalantis Kyriacou
Lecturer in ecclesiastical history at the Theological School of the Church of Cyprus and Byzantinist.
Theological School of the Church of Cyprus
Episode: 46. By Sword and By Song: The Byzantine Warrior Hero with Chrysovalantis Kyriacou
Dr. Maria Parani
Expert in Byzantine Art and Archaeology, focusing on medieval Cyprus.
University of Cyprus
Episode: 45. (in)Conspicuous Consumption: The Material Culture of Medieval Cyprus with Maria Parani

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Andreas
Host of The History of Cyprus Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Amazing insights into Cyprus history

    Top experts speaking plainly - what a fantastic resource for anyone interested in Cyprus. Great insights into the wider regional context as well.

    Audible
    5
    Jay and Robin
    United States7 months ago
  • Top experts speaking plainly - what a fantastic resource for anyone interested in Cyprus. Great insights into the wider regional context as well.

    Audible
    5
    Jay and Robin
    United States7 months ago
  • Absolute best Cyprus podcast

    I absolutely love and recommend this podcast to anyone interested in the history, culture and people of Cyprus. It is a must for all Cypriots, especially those who have never lived on the island. I can’t recommend it enough. Best, best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Costas Lemonas
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great way to learn the history of the place. Keep up the great work.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Steph
    2 years ago
  • Fantastic guests and competent host

    I love all history regarding Cyprus. This podcast has been a great compendium on my travels through Kition, Idalion, Pafos, Kourion, Salamis and on and on. Thank you Andreas. Cheers from Cyprus, another Andreas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Margie98761234
    Germany2 years ago

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Listeners praise the expert guests and clear host moderation.
Episodes are informative and well-researched, appealing to academics and history buffs alike.
The show provides comprehensive, scholarly insights on Cypriot history.

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51. Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire: Cyprus Between Athens & Persia with Christian Körner
Q: How would you characterize the Cypriot position during these conflicts?
Cypriot kings and cities are difficult to pin down in primary sources; Cyprus appears more as a theatre of conflict between larger powers, with some city-states aligning with Persia or Athens depending on strategic and economic benefits, rather than as active, unified protagonists.
51. Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire: Cyprus Between Athens & Persia with Christian Körner
Q: What are the roots of the Greco-Persian conflicts?
The discussion traces the Ionian revolt, Persian suppression, and the shift from regional Greek clashes to a broader contest that eventually draws Cyprus into the orbit of Athens and Persia, with early Spartan involvement in subsequent phases.
*BONUS!* Fragrant & Flavourful: On the Flaouna/Pilavuna & Identity with Anna Charalambidou
Q: What makes flauna authentic, and is authenticity fixed or negotiated?
Authenticity isFluid; older generations may have had stricter ideas, but most see authenticity in the continued ability to make flaunas with recognizable ingredients, while allowing adaptation (such as different cheeses or dietary accommodations) and acknowledging changes over time.
*BONUS!* Fragrant & Flavourful: On the Flaouna/Pilavuna & Identity with Anna Charalambidou
Q: Shifting gears a bit, what is ethno-methodology and how did it shape your study of flaunas?
Ethno-methodology looks at how people actually do things with language and other forms of communication in everyday life; it guided the researcher to observe authentic practices, conversations, and negotiations around recipe sharing and family roles, rather than imposing external interpretations.
*BONUS!* Fragrant & Flavourful: On the Flaouna/Pilavuna & Identity with Anna Charalambidou
Q: How widespread were Flaunas historically across Cyprus? Were they limited to certain regions or communities?
They began in specific western regions and among poorer households, but from the 1970s spread widely across Cyprus, becoming a shared symbol of hospitality and festivity across communities.

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This show delivers in-depth conversations with leading scholars across archaeology, linguistics, political and social history, all centered on Cyprus' long and storied past. Episodes frequently tackle governance in Iron Age Cypriot city kingdoms, early Christian Cyprus, Cypro-Minoan writing, and how material culture and daily life illuminate broader Mediterranean histories. A standout is the consistent scholarly rigor paired with accessible storytelling, bringing together epigraphy, archaeology, and archival sources to connect ancient cycles of power, culture, and identity to contemporary Cypriot heritage. The format often features guest experts from universities and museums, offering richly sourced debates, nuanced interpretations, and cro... more

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2. Christian Körner
3. Beatrice Pestarino
4. Young Kim
5. Anna Charalambidou
6. Joanna Smith
7. Cassandra Donnelly
8. Dr. Chrysovalantis Kyriacou

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