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Classic Tides: Plague, Climate, and the End of the Roman World
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In light of current events, we are re-posting one of my favorite episodes (from December, 2017) on natural disasters and... Read more
26 Mar 2020
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Ranked #2
Hunter-Gatherers, Archaeology, and Prehistory: Interview with Professor Robert Kelly
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What can we learn about the deep human past by studying present-day hunter-gatherers? I asked that question to Professor... Read more
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Vlad the Impaler and the Legend of Dracula
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The Crusades defined the Middle Ages and left a long legacy behind them. We chat with Dan Jones, author of the upcoming ... Read more
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