Peopling the Past
Join hosts Dr. Chelsea Gardner and Dr. Melissa Funke for a journey through under-explored aspects of archaeology, history, and everyday life in the ancient Mediterranean. Every week we feature an expert whose cutting-edge research sheds light on the real people who lived in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and beyond. Follow us on Twitter @peoplingthepast with the #peoplingpodcast, on Instagram and Facebook @peoplingthepast, and on our website peoplingthepast.com.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Making Waves in the Aegean: Lana Radloff and the Milesian Seascape
In this episode, Dr. Lana Radloff speaks about seascapes, the ancient sensory experience of the Mediterranean, and the ancient city of Miletus.
Golden Years and Silver Hair: The Greek Art of Aging with Susan Matheson
In this episode, Susan Matheson joins us to speak about representations of old age and the elderly in Greek art.
Living in a Material World: Jennifer Stager and Technicolour Statues
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Stager discusses her work on Greek art, polychromy, and materiality.
Extreme Home Makeover, Ancient Greece Edition: Bronze Age Houses with Rebecca Worsham
In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Worsham discusses her work on Bronze age houses, deliberate destruction, and home renovation.
No Bones About It: Climate Change in the Ancient World with Flint Dibble
In this episode, Dr. Flint Dibble joins us to discuss his work on zooarchaeology and climate change in the Iron Age.
The Sound of Music: Art and Ritual with Carolyn M. Laferrière
In this episode, Dr. Carolyn M. Laferrière discusses her work on Greek art, music, and religious ritual by taking a close look at the Vari Cave on Mount Hymettos.
Building a Mystery: Festival Processions with Laura Gawlinski
In this episode, Dr. Laura Gawlinksi joins us to discuss her work on religious processions, ancient dress, inscriptions, and the festival at Andania.
Athenashville: Parallel Parthenons with Katie Petrole
In this episode, Katie Petrole joins us to discuss the Nashville Parthenon, its history, and its relationship with the Athenian Parthenon.
Spindles and the City
In this episode, Dr. Katherine Harrington joins us to discuss her work on women's labour, weaving and textiles, and Bau Z in the Kerameikos.
Introducing Peopling the Past
Join your hosts Dr. Carolyn M. Laferrière and Dr. Chelsea A.M. Gardner for an introduction to Peopling the Past.
This season, we'll take listeners for a journey through under-explored aspects of mate…