11 Sep 2024 Antonia, Life and Death of the Matriarch of Rome By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 In 40 BC, Mark Antony married Octavia, sister of Octavian (later known as Emperor Augustus). It was a political marriage approved by the Roman Senate to strengthen the alliance between Octavian and Antony during the Second Triumvirate. Octavia... Read More
06 Sep 2024 Podcast: Digging Up The Past: Episode 24: The Unsung Heroines of the Ancient World By pkoutoupis History & Tradition 0 Episode DescriptionIn this exciting episode we talk about all sorts of topics with historian, Mary Naples. We talk about her publication, Unsung Heroes: Women in the Ancient World. We also discuss the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Romans and even the... Read More
04 Sep 2024 The Influence of Psychedelics and Mind-Altering Substances in Ancient Rituals and Governance By Aleksa Vučković History & Tradition 0 Throughout history, humans have sought to transcend the ordinary boundaries of consciousness, reaching for experiences beyond the everyday. They did this through various means, including the use of psychedelics and mind-altering substances. These... Read More
02 Sep 2024 The Origins and Development of Alphabets in Ancient Cultures By Aleksa Vučković History & Tradition 0 In the course of early human development, there appeared the distinct need to write. To protect thoughts and ideas and tasks from the passing of time, to remember and keep for posterity. Oral tradition was never as precise, and not immortal. But... Read More
30 Aug 2024 Podcast: History Fuzz: Episode 01: Professor Giulio Magli. Intentionality vs Chance in Archaeoastronomy By ashley cowie History & Tradition 0 In this episode, I interview Professor Giulio Magli, a leading astrophysicist and archaeoastronomer who heads the Department of Mathematics at the Polytechnic University of Milan. Magli, a prominent figure in Italy’s archaeoastronomy... Read More