If we know one thing about the Bronze Age world, we know that it collapsed. But what made it a world? And why did it fall apart? There's nobody better to ask than Professor Eric Cline, who literally wrote the book - 1177 BC - on the end of the Bronze Age.
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Nov 21
Patrick's New History Show, Past Lives, Launches December 3rd!
<p>From Patrick Wyman (host of Fall of Rome and Tides of History) comes Past Lives, a brand new podcast! Every week, we’ll focus on the lived experiences of real people from the past, bringing their stories to life.</p><p>The first season of Past Lives is available December 3rd! ... Show More
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Nov 13
The Phoenicians, the Greeks, and the Iron Age Mediterranean
<p>As the Bronze Age gave way to the Iron Age, the economy of the Mediterranean shifted dramatically. It expanded to encompass the entire sea for the first time, everywhere from the Levant to Iberia, and laid the foundations for what would eventually become the Roman Empire.</p>< ... Show More
38m 2s
Jul 2022
Hitler Diaries | Operation Green Vault | 1
<p>Journalist Gerd Heidemann is searching for his next story for Stern magazine when the scoop of the century lands in his lap. But is it too good to be true?</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. ... Show More
49m 24s
Sep 2022
The Spy Who Came Back From The Dead | Missing Presumed Dead | 2
<p>As John's political, marital and financial woes spiral, he's desperate to find an escape route. Then he reads a book and has a crazy idea...</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in th ... Show More
43m 56s
Jul 2022
Hitler Diaries | Hoaxed | 3
<p>The stories around the diaries and their authenticity begin to unravel. For all the people who have their reputations and their livelihoods on the line, who will survive this humiliating scandal? And who, when the dust settles, will still come out on top?</p><p>Listen early an ... Show More
47m 15s