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A podcast and a site dedicated to the latest historical news and research surrounding the eastern Mediterranean and Near East. Visit: www.diggingupthepast.net and www.diggingupthebible.com
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Digging Up The Past @diggingupthepast.net · Jul 14
What are your thoughts? Has archaeology failed us?

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Has Archaeology Failed Us?
Opinion
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Another great episode with father and son duo: Matthew and Matteo Storm! Tune in as we discuss Rediscovering Rome'e Lost Heroes:

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#history #historyfacts #historymatters #historical #historylovers #lostheroes #ancientheroes #romanempire #roman #romanrepublic
October 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Check out our latest podcast episode as we sit down with MSU #Classics assistant professor and author Jeremy Swist to discuss Emperor Julian.

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October 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Who was Julian, Rome’s last pagan emperor, and what was his legacy? I talk with MSU #Classics assistant professor and author Jeremy Swist about how history and early Christian writers shaped his story.

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#history #historyfacts #byzantine #romanempire #roman
The Last Pagan Emperor? Rethinking Julian’s Legacy
Listen now | Episode 30
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October 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Be sure to check out Leslie Ivings's latest article on the history of Iconoclasm: www.diggingupthepast.net/p/iconoclasm...

#History #historymatters #historyfacts #historylovers #AncientHistory #ancient #religion #religiousart #Crusaders
Iconoclasm: The Art of Destruction
Guest Article
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September 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Discussing Constantine V's religious reform with Leslie Ivings.

Listen to the entire episoded: www.diggingupthepast.net/p/the-dung-e...

#history #historyfacts #historymatters #historical #historylovers #ByzantineEmpire #byzantine #ByzantineHistory #constantine #romanempire #roman
August 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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A new podcast episode available for listen... I sit down with Leslie Ivings to discuss his latest research on Constantine V.

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#history #historyfacts #historymatters #historical #historylovers #ByzantineEmpire #byzantine #constantine #romanempire #roman
The Dung Emperor: Constantine V
Listen now | Episode 28
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August 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Hard to believe that I have been doing this for 4 years now!

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#ancient #history #archaeology #mythology #myths #podcast #ancientcivilizations #substack
Reflecting on the last 4 years PLUS a new historical poll!
From the Editor
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August 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Discussing the appeal and what attracts us to these ancient tales with Jess Nadeau.

Digging Up The Past - Episode 26: Unraveling the Role of Mythology in the Ancient World

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#mythology #mythology #ancient #ancientgreece #ancientgreek #history #greekmythology #bizarre
August 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Discussing the challenges of Biblical scholarship with Gil Kidron.

Digging Up The Past - Episode 25: How and Why was the Old Testament Bible Written?

#ancient #history #archaeology #bible #biblestudy #biblicalscholarship #oldtestament
July 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Talking to #Assyriologist Stephanie Dalley about discovering the #HangingGardens in #Assyrian reliefs.

Digging Up The Past - Episode 17: The Might and Influence of the Neo-Assyrians

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#ancient #history #archaeology #assyriology #stephaniedalley #mesopotamia #babylon
July 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The site is Troy always seems to find another way to surprise us: www.diggingupthepast.net/p/artifacts-...

#ancient #history #archaeology #myth #mythology #troy #trojan #greek #greece #hellas #anatolia #turkey
Artifacts of Trojan War revealed during excavations at Troy
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July 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Discussing the many challenges of sorting through mythological stories with Anthony Adolph.

#DiggingUpThePast - Episode 20: In Search of Aeneas Redux: Following the Trojan Refugee

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#greek #hellas #history #roman #myth #mythology #ancient
July 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Discussing the unfortunate fate of women in Greek myth with Mary Naples.

Digging Up The Past - Episode 24: The Unsung Heroines of the Ancient World

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#ancient #history #greek #hellas #myth #mythology #womeninhistory #historymatters
July 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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A glimpse of two of the four pages of news stories I reported for fab issue 55 of @ancienthistory.bsky.social magazine, which has just been published. Grab your copy now! #AncientBluesky
A glimpse of two of the four pages of news stories I reported for fab issue 55 of @ancienthistory.bsky.social magazine, which has just been published. Grab your copy now! #AncientBluesky
July 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Petros Koutoupis is talking spirit animals with Egyptologist, @chrisnaunton.bsky.social

Digging Up The Past - Episode 23: In Search of Lost Egyptian Tombs

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#egypt #egyptology #ancientegypt #ancient #history
July 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Our latest episode is out now! We talk with historian and author, @lindsaypowell.bsky.social, about the Fall of the Roman Republic, Rise of Imperial Rome and more! Be sure to check it out!

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#ancient #history #roman #rome #historypodcast #italy #italian
The Fall of the Republic and Rise of Imperial Rome
Listen now | Episode 27
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July 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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At the Italian site of San Giuliano, a team has unearthed a rare intact, sealed Etruscan tomb that dates to around 400 B.C, inside a rock-cut chamber shaped like a house holding four individuals lying on carved stone beds.

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July 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Historical researcher and writer, @Anthony Adolph, introduced us to Aeneas and how Virgil used Odysseus and his epic adventure across the Mediterranean as inspiration: www.diggingupthepast.net/p/odysseus-a...

#ancient #history #greek #greece #hellas #rome #italy #italian #mythology #Myths
Odysseus and Aeneas
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July 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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For the couple of you who answered “Ancient Aliens”, I am sorry but maybe next time. 👽🛸

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#greek #ancient #historylovers #historyfacts #ancientgreek #historymatters #archaeology #greece #History #ancienthistory #hellas
Poll Answer: Alexander the Great was tutored by which ancient Greek philosopher?
Poll
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July 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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One more day left to get your vote in!

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#ancient #historylovers #historyfacts #historymatters #archaeology #history #ancienthistory #greek #greece #ancientgreek
Poll Question: Alexander the Great was tutored by which ancient Greek philosopher?
Poll
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July 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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If you didn’t catch the audio recording in May, today I released the video recording. Be sure to go check it out!

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#ancient #historylovers #historyfacts #historymatters #archaeology #history #ancienthistory #bible #biblical #oldtestament
Podcast Video: How and Why was the Old Testament Bible Written?
Watch now | Episode 24
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July 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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What are your thoughts? Has archaeology failed us?

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#archaeology #historyfacts #historylovers #historymatters #ancient #history #ancienthistory
Has Archaeology Failed Us?
Opinion
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July 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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A fascinating article on the Minoan civilization after the Bronze Age: greekreporter.com/2025/07/12/m...

#Ancient #history #archaeology #greek #historylovers #historyfacts #historymatters #greece #ancienthistory
What Happened to the Minoans After the Bronze Age? - GreekReporter.com
Did the Minoans disappear after the Bronze Age? Or did they continue to exist as a distinct people among the inhabitants of Crete?
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July 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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One of the ancient wonders of the world: Massive blocks from the Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria hauled up from the Mediterranean

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#ancienthistory #ancient #history #historymatters #historylovers #historyfacts #greek #greece #egypt #egyptian
Massive blocks from the Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria hauled up from the Mediterranean
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July 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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In the latest episode, I sit down with Jess Nadeau to discuss ancient mythologies and the role mythology played in the ancient world. Listen to the whole episode here: www.diggingupthepast.net/p/unraveling...

#ancient #history #mythology #religion #greek #greece #roman #mesopotamia #egyptian
July 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM