Podcasts about Bronze Age

News items read by Laura Kennedy include: Paleolithic stone tools reveal links between North America and Asia (details) (details) Archaeologists reconsider links between notable markers of the Bronze Age (details) (details) Cahokian wooden monument points to the city's political and economic peak (details) (details) Modern technologies reshape view of relationship between Australia's early human and megafaunal inhabitants (details) (details)

We're back with another Monday edition of Bronze and Modern Gods! And this week's Hot Book of the Week is a wild one…Howard the Duck #12 (Marvel, 1977) — the forgotten Marvel/KISS crossover that's suddenly hot again after the passing of rock legend Ace Frehley. Gerber, Colan, and real-world rock history — all in one late Bronze Age gem.Plus:The Old Fart RuleRobotech Masters #1 (Comico, 1985) — early anime hype, Mike Baron scripting, and one thin white cover away from scarcity.Underrated Books of the Week:Mark Millar's Unfunnies — First Follies (Avatar)Two-Gun Kid #77 (Marvel, 1965) featuring a masked vigilante called The Panther — a full year before T'Challa!And, of course — Show & Tell, Viewer Mail, and all the usual hobby mischief.If you enjoy the show, consider becoming a Channel Member for bonus live streams, extended Show & Tell, and more perks every Thursday. Just hit JOIN next to Subscribe!

This week we dive into a special Marvel Halloween movie from 2016 - Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell! We'll explore how Marvel and Disney made this Halloween monster movie, the amazing Marvel talents involved in the production, and we'll explore whether the Hulk is the most BANKABLE star of the home video market! We'll take you into the history of Marvel Monsters, from horror comics of the 50's, to the monsters of Atlas Comics, the proto-Marvel Age, through to the Bronze Age revival of the undead! Plus, we'll take a deep-dive into the movie itself, HULK: WHERE MONSTERS DWELL, we'll pull it apart scene-by-scene and give you TONS of history and trivia about Marvel zombies, vampires, and werewolves, SHIELD's history with the supernatural, the omnipotent being that is Nightmare, what happens when the Hulk loses his mind, and the many magnificent Marvel monsters in this movie! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk

This week we dive into a special Marvel Halloween movie from 2016 - Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell! We'll explore how Marvel and Disney made this Halloween monster movie, the amazing Marvel talents involved in the production, and we'll explore whether the Hulk is the most BANKABLE star of the home video market! We'll take you into the history of Marvel Monsters, from horror comics of the 50's, to the monsters of Atlas Comics, the proto-Marvel Age, through to the Bronze Age revival of the undead! Plus, we'll take a deep-dive into the movie itself, HULK: WHERE MONSTERS DWELL, we'll pull it apart scene-by-scene and give you TONS of history and trivia about Marvel zombies, vampires, and werewolves, SHIELD's history with the supernatural, the omnipotent being that is Nightmare, what happens when the Hulk loses his mind, and the many magnificent Marvel monsters in this movie! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk

Hey there all you ghouls! My good pal Mart is back to discuss a fantastic anthology horror comic with me! Just look at that glorious Wrightson cover! There are five stories in this one plus the usual shenanigans with Abel as well. So don't delay, hit the play button and jump into the House of Secrets!As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Mart on social media @martgray and on his superb blog Too Dangerous for a Girl (dangermart.blog)! Thanks for listening.

When the going gets tough—and the battles don't end as quickly as we hoped—it's easy to grow weary and discouraged. That's where Israel found themselves in Joshua 11. Victory didn't come in a single day or even a single campaign. It took years of relentless struggle.After conquering the land in central and southern Canaan, Joshua turned his focus to the north. There, he was confronted by a huge coalition army. Not only was Joshua outnumbered 7-to-1, but for the first time in battle, he faced horses and chariots—terrifying and effective war machines of the Bronze Age.Yet despite the odds, Joshua and his army ultimately triumphed. It didn't happen easily, and it didn't happen quickly. Estimates are that the Northern Campaign took more than seven years – seven painful, bloody years.Here's what we need to understand.  There is no record in chapter 11 of any sort of dramatic supernatural intervention. No rivers that parted…no walls that fell down…no hail from the sky…and no sun standing still.  For seven long years, God's people had to fight day after day after day.And that's something we need to grasp in our day.Sometimes God demonstrates that He is with us by moving in dramatic ways, which result in a quick victory. Other times, God demonstrates that He is with us by enabling us to doggedly fight on over the long haul.What can we learn from Joshua that can help us keep going when the going gets tough? 1.     Joshua demonstrated an unwavering trust in God. Joshua trusted that the God who had promised him ultimate victory would eventually take him there—even though there was pain and struggle along the way. Courageous faith soldiers on.  2.     Joshua demonstrated an uncompromising obedience to God. When the going gets tough, it's easy to begin cutting corners. A bit of compromise here or there. But Joshua recognized that the end does not justify the means. Obeying, even when it was difficult or didn't make sense, was the key to success.3.     Joshua demonstrated an unfaltering perseverance with God. When the going gets tough, it's no easy thing to keep on fighting day after day after day. Yet, during those long years of struggle and battle, Joshua never gave in…he never gave out…he never gave up.  And in the end, he realized victory. Text: Joshua 11 Originally recorded on October 30, 2016, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

After a four-year-old boy accidentally broke a rare 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar displayed at a museum in Israel, he received a kind and surprising response. The museum staff forgave him and invited him back. Roee Shafir, speaking for the Hecht Museum, said doing so heightened global interest in the restoration process and might serve to inspire the boy’s interest in history and archaeology—a healing and positive outcome. The story brings to mind God’s compelling declaration of His forgiveness after rebellion by the Israelites. They’d rebelled against Him by begging Moses’ brother Aaron to make a gold calf for them for idol worship (Exodus 32:1). “When Moses approached the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, his anger burned and he threw the tablets [of covenant law] out of his hands, breaking them to pieces at the foot of the mountain” (v. 19). At God’s instruction, “Moses chiseled out two stone tablets like the first ones and went up Mount Sinai early in the morning” (34:4). When God came down, He “passed in front of Moses, proclaiming Himself, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God . . . maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin’ ” (vv. 6-7). What a profound reminder. Despite our worst sins, God still forgives. He yearns to restore us.

For TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of Ant-Man's heel turn against the super-team he co-founded in Avengers #161, plus 22 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode:"Madness Is All In the Mind!" - Amazing Spider-Man #170, written by Len Wein, art by Ross Andru with Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1977 Marvel Comics"Star Wars" - Star Wars #1, written by George Lucas and Roy Thomas, art by Howard Chaykin, letters by Jim Novak, colors by Marie Severin, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

We're celebrating Halloween with a re-release of our deep-dive into 2005's Man-Thing! We'll bring you the comprehensive guide to the ONLY horror Movie Marvel ever made! We'll take you behind the scenes on the making of a movie SO BAD the production company didn't want to release it! We'll take you behind the page on the Bronze Age of Marvel Comics, the strange tale of Man-Thing's creation, and the true connection between Marvel's Man-Thing and DC's Swamp-Thing! Then we'll deep-dive into this truly terrible horror movie and bring you Marvel history and trivia on witchcraft, demon-worship, werewolves, talking ducks, and the Super Soldier Serum! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk

Hey there all you alley cats! My pal Monster Matt is back! He's taken time away from making monster masks and writing joke books, to spend a little quality time with me and our host, Abel! This issue is a banger, and starts off with an amazing cover! So don't delay, hit that download button and enjoy another Halloween treat! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Matt on Twitter @1MonsterMatt or on his website by clicking here! Thanks for listening.

A new article has us talking about toys. Did the potters at Early Bronze Age Hama make rattles for their kids out of love or to maximize investment in their future labor output? It's an episode that cuts to the heart of the whole ‘childhood' scam! Come for the insights into Bronze Age childrearing, stay for the word of the day. It's fructiform!

See how this run reframes Cap's identity through the lens of a cyborg from the future.The Deathlok Saga | CAPTAIN AMERICA #286 – 288 (DeMatteis & Zeck). In this first episode of CRYB!  Season 3, Chris dives into one of Marvel's most haunting time-travel/identity stories.  He examines how J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck transform a sci-fi popcorn thriller into a meditation on what makes a hero human.COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) and Christopher Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

We are thrilled to sit down with Dr Francesca Fulminante to chat all about the development of settlements in central Italy from the Bronze Age to the Archaic Period of Rome. Dr Fulminante shares insights from her recent monograph: The Rise of Early Rome - Transportation Networks and Domination in Central Italy, 1050-500 BCE (2023) (Cambridge University Press).This is a period where archaeological investigation reigns supreme requiring researchers to get into the nitty gritty layers of settlement patterns and trading networks. We're thrilled to learn from Dr Fulminante as her research involves the investigation of complex societies in central Italy during the Bronze Age, looking at things like social stratification, settlement organisation, and craft community practices. Dr Fulminate is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol, and is an Associate Professor at University Roma Tre. Her work also involves offering continuing education training at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.What is time and how do things get complicated quickly?Coming to grips with the early evidence for Rome and central Italy involves understanding some of the overlapping terminology used by archaeologists and historians, who are coming to the evidence from different perspectives. Terms like the Bronze Age and Iron Age come to us from archaeology and anthropology while specific periods like the Archaic period and Early Roman Republic are much more society specific and tend to come from historians. This overlap can create a little bit of confusion, so here's a rough breakdown (including some of the overlapping terms):The Early Bronze Age: 2300-1700 BCEThe Middle Bronze Age: 1700-1350 BCEThe Recent Bronze Age: 1350-1150 BCEThe Final Bronze Age: 1150-950 BCEIron Age: c. 1200- c. 500 BCEVillanovan Culture: c. 900-700 BCE (Etruscan)The Orientalising Period: c. 700-500 BCE (Etruscan)The Archaic Period: 800-500 BCE (Rome)The Early Republic: 509-400 BCE (Rome)The Rise of Rome?Dr Fulminante takes us through the early settlements of the Bronze Age and the transition to permanent structures in stone rather than perishable materials that occurs in from the 8th century BCE onwards. What does the evidence suggest for the development of ancient cities and the interconnections between them? Tune in to find out!Things to listen out for:V. Gordon Childe's ten defining features for an ancient cityConnectivity in central Italy as an essential feature of the growth of citiesBurial under the housesThe movement of cities from east to west versus the network development theoryHow transportation networks develop from a physical perspectiveHow transportation networks are are influenced by political organisation and relationshipsThe way roads and rivers work together to create a networkThe connections between Latium vetus (old Latium) and Etruria (north of the Tiber)Cooperative networks versus centralised hierarchical networksFor our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Magic, Myth, and Madness!" - Skull the Slayer #5, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Sonny Trinidad, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Swamp!" - Skull the Slayer #6, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Steve Gan, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Bury My Heart In the City of Gold" - Skull the Slayer #7, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Sonny Trinidad, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Riders on the Sky!" - Skull the Slayer #8, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Sonny Trinidad, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by George Roussos, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics "MAROONED by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Hey there all you ghosts! Dr Anj is here with me for a ghoulish good time talking horror comics! He brought along a DC anthology comic with some chilling stories! One with major Harryhausen vibes! So grab a candle and head down that spooky, spiral staircase and join us for a howling good time! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Dr Anj at his spectacular blog Comicboxcommentary.blogspot.com and on social media @dranj70 (Twitter and BlueSky)! Thanks for listening.

fWotD Episode 3083: Tell es-Sakan Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 13 October 2025, is Tell es-Sakan.Tell es-Sakan (Arabic: تل السكن, lit. 'Hill of Ash') is a tell (a mound created by the accumulation of the remains of consecutive settlements) about 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Gaza City in Palestine. It was the site of two separate Early Bronze Age urban settlements. Ancient Egypt expanded its territory into southwestern Palestine in the latter half of the 4th millennium BCE and during this time Tell es-Sakan was founded as an administrative centre for the Egyptian colonies in the region. It was inhabited from about 3300 BCE to 3000 BCE. After a period of abandonment a Canaanite city was established around 2600 BCE and inhabited until about 2250 BCE, after which Tell es-Sakan was permanently abandoned.Tell es-Sakan functioned as a trading post and was positioned along what was probably a dried-up channel of the Wadi Ghazzeh – a watercourse that is dry most of the year but in the Bronze Age would have been navigable. The settlement may have been a successor to Taur Ikhbeineh, a nearby site inhabited in the 34th century BCE. At its discovery in 1998, Tell es-Sakan was the oldest known Egyptian fortification and the only known Egyptian fortified settlement beyond the Nile Valley. A fortification of a potentially similar age was found at the Egyptian settlement of Tel Erani in 2013. After the Canaanite city of Tell es-Sakan was abandoned in the 23rd century BCE Tell el-Ajjul was established 500 metres (1,600 ft) to the south, likely as a replacement.The tell was discovered during a building project and subsequently investigated as part of an international collaboration between Palestine's Department of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage and the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Though there were plans for further archaeological research, fieldwork halted after the 2000 season due to the start of the Second Intifada, a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation. Finds from Tell es-Sakan have been exhibited in France and Switzerland. The site covered around 8–9 hectares (20–22 acres), of which 0.14 hectares (0.35 acres) has undergone archaeological excavation; a much larger area has been destroyed as a result of construction and conflict. In 2017, the Hamas government's Land Authority began bulldozing part of the site to clear the way for a building project, but halted following opposition from various groups, including the government's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Islamic University of Gaza. The site was further damaged as a result of the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip in 2023–25.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:31 UTC on Monday, 13 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Tell es-Sakan on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Aditi.

The Vulnerability of Mycenaeans and Minoans: Internal Decay and Collapse (Redux) AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations This discussion reiterates that the Minoans and Mycenaeans exemplify societies that did not survive the Bronze Age collapse, ranking them low on resilience. They are thought to have been fragile internally, collapsing under stress, potentially due to overextended ambitious construction projects. Their administrative writing (Linear B) offers no explanations for their demise, but names of their gods continued into the Iron Age.

This conversation with Peter delves into the rich history and culture of Britain, exploring the interplay between myth and reality, particularly through the lens of Arthurian legends and the influence of Christianity. We also delve into the exploration of ancient civilizations, focusing on archaeological finds, the Neolithic period, and the connections between zodiac symbols and historical narratives. We discuss the significance of cultural exchanges, the influence of geography on ancient societies, and the legacy of figures like Arthur in the context of myth and history. Peter also touches on the idea of secret knowledge being passed down through generations, highlighting the intertwining of history and mythology in understanding our past. We look for connections between the Holy Grail, the Bronze and Iron Ages, and the historical context of King Arthur.   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Brothers of the Serpent Podcast 04:43 The Legends of Lud and His Sons 12:04 Historical and Mythological Figures in Welsh Tradition 16:29 The National vs. Regional Arthur 18:12 The Significance of Memorials and Inscriptions 20:59 Discussion on Archaeological Findings 25:36 The Significance of Burial Practices 27:26 Christianity's Arrival in Britain 30:11 Joseph of Arimathea's Role in Early Christianity 33:07 Cultural Interactions and Language Barriers 36:01 Legends of Jesus' Missing Years 38:33 Neolithic Monuments and Their Mysteries 43:00 The Zodiac and Ancient Mapping 47:16 Exploring the Legacy of Arthurian Legends 47:45 Exploring Ancient Monuments and Zodiacs 49:12 The Transition from Neolithic to Bronze Age 51:17 The Story of Queen Albine and Her Legacy 52:39 Cultural Exchanges and Influences in Ancient Britain 56:20 The Role of Adventurers in Knowledge Exchange 01:01:25 Connecting Myths: The Epic of Gilgamesh and Welsh Traditions 01:07:23 The Significance of Mapping and Surveying in Ancient Cultures 01:12:16 Hidden Knowledge and Ancient Traditions 01:15:25 The Glastonbury Zodiac and Its Significance 01:19:10 Arthurian Legends and Secret Knowledge 01:22:38 The Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail 01:24:45 The Bronze Age and Trade Routes 01:32:39 Hillforts and Their Historical Context 01:38:40 Political Upheaval and Innovation 01:40:59 Chariots: A Historical Perspective 01:42:58 The Continuation of Ancient Traditions 01:44:06 The Etruscans and the Fall of Troy 01:44:57 The Legend of King Arthur 01:48:09 Mythologizing Historical Figures 01:52:00 The Role of Oral Tradition 02:00:00 Druidism and Its Evolution 02:10:00 Cultural Interactions and Historical Contexts

For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of 23 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!WHOOPS! Ignore the bit at the end where Bryan says that we'll be starting a new off-week series next week. He jumped the gun by two weeks! Next week will be MAROONED by the Month Episode 02. Stories Covered in this Episode:"The Vicious and the Valiant" - Thor #260, written by Len Wein, art by Walt Simonson and Tony DeZuniga, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1977 Marvel Comics"Phoenix Unleashed!" - X-Men #105, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Layton, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics"The Trial!" - Avengers #160, written by Jim Shooter, art by George Pérez and Pablo Marcos, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Roger Slifer and David Kraft, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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News items read by Laura Kennedy include: China's earliest known urban society identified (details) New timeline proposed for emergence of Bering Land Bridge (details)(details) Now-extinct megafauna were a key part of human Ice Age diets (details)(details) Archaeologists investigate impact of climate change on Bronze Age societies and agriculture (details)(details)

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Hey everybody! It's time for my annual Halloween bash! Starting this week and continuing to the end of the month, you're getting tricks and treats! It all starts off with my pal Ed “the ghoul” Moore, and a double dose of horror comics! One Marvel, one DC, but both anthology horror books full of ghosts, goblins and witches! So get ready for a frighteningly good time! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Ed on Twitter and BlueSky @tealproductions and definitely check out his plethora of podcasts (check bio)! Thanks for listening!

New research on Bronze Age silver hoards in the Levant has us wondering about the origins of money. What is it about those shiny and attractive metals that makes us love them so? And sure, you can bury metal in a hole in the ground, but then you have to remember where you put it. Still, banking from home has never been easier.

The story about how the walls of Jericho came “a-tumblin' down” is a favorite. But it's also the target of a great deal of skepticism. Today, we're going to look briefly at three of the most frequently asked questions related to the battle of Jericho, and then we'll seek to apply the events of that day to our day.1.   Is Jericho a real historical site?Yes! In fact, Jericho is known as the oldest continually inhabited city on earth. Archeologists have uncovered artifacts that indicate a large city did exist in the late Bronze Age—the time of Joshua.2.  Is it possible that such complete destruction could actually occur?Yes! Jericho is located in the Jordan Rift—one of our planet's most seismically vulnerable places. In addition, it was built on sandy soil. Likely, an earthquake occurred, causing the walls of the city to collapse. Then the Israelite armies could enter the city through the breaches in the walls.Suggesting an earthquake could have brought down the walls doesn't negate the miracle. That it happened exactly when and how God said it would is the miracle!  3.  How can we reconcile God's order to kill all the city's inhabitants?This is a tough question, but that difficulty is eased some when one considers the sociological history of that region at that time.Historians have verified that Jericho's Canaanitish culture was unquestionably as perverse and corrupt as any in the history of our planet. Among other perversions, hideous forms of child abuse were rampant.In light of this, if the living God, as Great Physician, determines in the interest of the larger body of the human race to perform radical surgery, to eradicate the cancer of a culture so corrupt that it can only corrupt and destroy others, then are not His actions indeed loving and just?  They had ample time to repent. Rahab did and was saved! But they refused, and judgment fell.HIS CITY—YOUR CITY—OUR CITYWith that groundwork, let's consider Joshua's city (Jericho), your personal city, and our city—the place we live. When God gave Joshua instructions for taking Jericho, He commanded them to use trumpets, not drums, like armies typically would. Drums are a function of hands. Trumpets are a function of breath—ruach—spirit. Breath that offers praise.The Lord was underscoring to His people that the impossible walls they were facing would not come down through human effort, but through divine power that flowed out of obedience and praise. So, for six days, they walked around the city, following God's strategy for city-taking. They walked in unity. They walked and worshiped. Then, when told to, they shouted. And the walls fell.  Just as worship played a role in overcoming Joshua's city, it is powerful in facing the walls in our lives.Worship is not only glorifying to God, but it is debilitating to the forces of evil.  We all have walls, things that defy forward movement. Those walls could be blockaded relationships, crippling emotional issues, painful physical maladies, unbreakable habits, or chronic financial challenges. Could it be that the strategy for your city-taking is the same as it was for Joshua?  That God is calling you to walk in faith, praising Him even before you see the walls come down?  What about in our city, the place we live? How do we begin to see the walls come down so God's Kingdom can break through?What if we borrowed Joshua's strategy for our city? Walk your neighborhoods and worship. Walk and pray—for schools, for neighbors, for streets. Who knows what might happen if we did? Text: Joshua 6Originally recorded on September 18, 2016, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

#180 - Have you ever wondered what happens when a deep love for Ireland, masterful storytelling, and biblical foundations merge? That's exactly what unfolds in this captivating conversation with John Leonard, the creative mind behind the Wayfinder series – a fantasy adventure saga that bridges ancient myths with biblical narratives.Growing up in rural Colorado as the eldest of four siblings, John shares how his close relationship with his brother shaped his early years through sports and friendly competition. His journey took a fascinating turn in college when he discovered rugby, serving as team captain for four years at Colorado Mesa University. This passion later connected him deeply to Irish culture when he seized an opportunity to study abroad in Belfast.John's eight-mile walk from Dublin to the Neolithic site of Newgrange became a transformative experience, allowing him to absorb Ireland's countryside in a way impossible from behind a car window. "Walking that road was just something else," he recalls, describing how the sideways rain, winding paths, and ancient hamlets with thatched roofs transported him through time. His vivid descriptions of Irish pub culture – where storytellers gather, musicians spontaneously form bands, and strangers share life stories over shared drinks – reveal how deeply Ireland's storytelling tradition influenced his own writing.The heart of our conversation explores John's Wayfinder series, particularly his first book "Dawn of Destiny." This unique fantasy saga fills the narrative gap between the Tower of Babel and Abraham's story in Genesis, weaving together Mesopotamian, Akkadian, Egyptian, and other Bronze Age cultural myths into a cohesive narrative that respects biblical accounts. Using the rabbinical teaching method of Pardes, John creates stories with multiple levels of meaning – from surface-level adventure to deeper theological symbolism.Whether you're fascinated by ancient mythology, interested in creative approaches to biblical narratives, or simply love a good conversation about the writing journey, John's story will inspire you to see adventure as more than just reaching a destination. As he beautifully puts it: "The adventure is the journey in between...the relationships, the foundational aspects that form who you are along that journey." Subscribe now and join us for more inspiring conversations about overcoming life's challenges through adventure!To learn more about John give him a follow on Instagram @thewayfinderseries and get a copy of his book on Amazon.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Coming of Skull the Slayer!" - Skull the Slayer #1, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Marv Wolfman, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Gods and Super-Gods" - Skull the Slayer #2, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan, letters by Tony San Jose, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Tumult In the Tower of Time!" - Skull the Slayer #3, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan with Pablo Marcos, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Time Out of Mind!" - Skull the Slayer #4, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "MAROONED by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

⁠⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! AD Rhine is the pen name of the authors Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinsen, who have been friends and creative partners for over 25 years. Their novels Horses of Fire and Daughters of Bronze follow the Trojan War saga. They are our kind of nerds—so naturally we had to interview them. The story of Troy and its fall still resonates with us thousands of years later. Cowles and Stinsen have tackled this story from the point of view of the women who lived through it on both sides, in their novels Horses of Fire and Daughters of Bronze. Join us as we discuss the martial women of the Bronze Age, what it's like to co-author a book, and why we keep returning to these ancient tales. Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey they all you phantoms! Jeremiah is back again, and we're just about at the end of the line with Phantom Stranger volume two. This episode will only have a couple of issues covered in it, because one of them is a full length story! Both are solid, though, and we have a good time talking about them as usual. So don't delay, as a mummy waits in the shadows! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jeremiah on social media @bigox737 (Twitter and IG), and on his blog comicscomicscomics.blog! Thanks for listening.

In this week's episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast, Casey Jones takes center stage in IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin-off, Conan faces serpent sorcery from Titan Comics, and Magic: The Gathering stirs up controversy with its “Through the Omen Paths” reskin set. Plus, we take a spooky detour into DC's Tales of the Ghost Castle (1975), exploring Bronze Age horror, Filipino artists, and why some of these short stories still creep under your skin. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN CONAN THE BARBARIAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #1 Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Ivan Gill Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 24, 2025 Conan of Cimmeria has encountered Stygian sorcery and snake-sent creatures many times in his grand adventures, but he has never faced the true unspeakable power of SET until now. The serpent god's influence coils around the Hyborian Age and every other age linked to it. Three stunning supernatural stories will weave together to answer a chilling question of past and present – what is Set's grand plan for humanity and, now it's begun can it be stopped? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4mreqq7 MATTHEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: CASEY JONES #1 Writer: Alex Paknadel Artist: Amancay Nehuelpan Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 17th, 2025 Spinning directly from the pages of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Casey Jones' first solo miniseries in over thirty years!Casey Jones was shot by D.A. Hale, he's awake, and he has a second chance at life. Instead of taking things slow and smelling the flowers, he's jumping headfirst into the action. Casey is hitting the streets and doing everything he can to protect the people of New York City, but those closest to him think he's pushing too hard. April O'Neil and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, especially Casey's closest friend Raphael, are concerned. Things are only going to get worse as a new strain of mutagen starts changing the shape of New York City, and a brand-new villain threatens everything Casey believes in. From the critically acclaimed team of Alex Paknadel (Sentinels, Batman: Urban Legends, All Against All) and Amancay Nahuelpan (Detective Comics, Green Arrow, Crush & Lobo). [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3W47t3v RODRIGO Through the Omenpaths (OM1) MtG set Publisher: Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast Release Date: September 25, 2025 Your patience is about to be rewarded! MTG Arena's journey between, around, and across Magic's many storied settings officially begins tomorrow with the release of Through the Omenpaths! There's still time to secure preorder bundles here, and there's always time to gaze adoringly at the full Through the Omenpaths Card Image Gallery. It promises to be a wild ride, so don't forget to pack comfortable shoes and extra socks. [rating: 3.5/5] Check out the card gallery here - https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena/through-the-omenpaths/card-image-gallery DISCUSSION TALES OF THE GHOST CASTLE Writers: Various Artists: Various Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $5.97 Welcome Reader, to the terrifying land called Transylvania—home of the original vampires, werewolves, ghouls and monsters that have wrecked havoc across the globe for centuries! We want you to know more about the demons and ghosts who cross your path…unless of course, you're too scared to read on? Enter then, our home—the showplace of Transylvania—and meet a few of our hell-spawned guests! But don't linger too long after these stories are told—else you might become just another of the hundreds of…Tales of Ghost Castle! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4mrtvbg CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including our evaluation of John Byrne's impact on The Champions and 19 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode:"Murder on the Wind!" - Amazing Spider-Man #168, written by Len Wein, art by Ross Andru with Mike Esposito, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1977 Marvel Comics"The Vampire Conspiracy!" - Tomb of Dracula #56, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

In this week's episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast, Casey Jones takes center stage in IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin-off, Conan faces serpent sorcery from Titan Comics, and Magic: The Gathering stirs up controversy with its “Through the Omen Paths” reskin set. Plus, we take a spooky detour into DC's Tales of the Ghost Castle (1975), exploring Bronze Age horror, Filipino artists, and why some of these short stories still creep under your skin. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN CONAN THE BARBARIAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #1 Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Ivan Gill Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 24, 2025 Conan of Cimmeria has encountered Stygian sorcery and snake-sent creatures many times in his grand adventures, but he has never faced the true unspeakable power of SET until now. The serpent god's influence coils around the Hyborian Age and every other age linked to it. Three stunning supernatural stories will weave together to answer a chilling question of past and present – what is Set's grand plan for humanity and, now it's begun can it be stopped? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4mreqq7 MATTHEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: CASEY JONES #1 Writer: Alex Paknadel Artist: Amancay Nehuelpan Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 17th, 2025 Spinning directly from the pages of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Casey Jones' first solo miniseries in over thirty years!Casey Jones was shot by D.A. Hale, he's awake, and he has a second chance at life. Instead of taking things slow and smelling the flowers, he's jumping headfirst into the action. Casey is hitting the streets and doing everything he can to protect the people of New York City, but those closest to him think he's pushing too hard. April O'Neil and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, especially Casey's closest friend Raphael, are concerned. Things are only going to get worse as a new strain of mutagen starts changing the shape of New York City, and a brand-new villain threatens everything Casey believes in. From the critically acclaimed team of Alex Paknadel (Sentinels, Batman: Urban Legends, All Against All) and Amancay Nahuelpan (Detective Comics, Green Arrow, Crush & Lobo). [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3W47t3v RODRIGO Through the Omenpaths (OM1) MtG set Publisher: Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast Release Date: September 25, 2025 Your patience is about to be rewarded! MTG Arena's journey between, around, and across Magic's many storied settings officially begins tomorrow with the release of Through the Omenpaths! There's still time to secure preorder bundles here, and there's always time to gaze adoringly at the full Through the Omenpaths Card Image Gallery. It promises to be a wild ride, so don't forget to pack comfortable shoes and extra socks. [rating: 3.5/5] Check out the card gallery here - https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena/through-the-omenpaths/card-image-gallery DISCUSSION TALES OF THE GHOST CASTLE Writers: Various Artists: Various Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $5.97 Welcome Reader, to the terrifying land called Transylvania—home of the original vampires, werewolves, ghouls and monsters that have wrecked havoc across the globe for centuries! We want you to know more about the demons and ghosts who cross your path…unless of course, you're too scared to read on? Enter then, our home—the showplace of Transylvania—and meet a few of our hell-spawned guests! But don't linger too long after these stories are told—else you might become just another of the hundreds of…Tales of Ghost Castle! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4mrtvbg CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Hey everybody! Paul Hix is back, so that means we've got another episode covering Swamp Thing! The first issue has some bloodthirsty vampires that our muck man must deal with, but how does Al and Peg Bundy figure into this one? Then, we get a very disturbing story about a murderer and his sinister motivations! So join us for some horror, some laughs, and fun and always. As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Paul at Waitingfordoom.com or over on BlueSky @hix.bsky.social! Thanks for listening.

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 170 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Mourning Prey" - Amazing Adventures #39, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by George Roussos, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Killraven: Warrior of the Worlds" - Marvel Graphic Novel #7, written by Don McGregor, art by P. Craig Russell, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Scotese, edited by Archie Goodwin and Jo Duffy, ©1983 Marvel Comics "MARTIAN by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Chris dives into the eerie mystery of Batman #222, the 1970 issue that deals with the "Paul is Dead" Beatles conspiracy. With a stunning cover by Neal Adams and a storyline that bends rock legends with Gotham noir, this Bronze Age comic is a cultural pop culture flashback.    #Batman222 #PaulIsDead #NealAdams #BronzeAgeComics

What were the ancient alternatives to democracy? Did people in the Bronze Age forget how to write – or deliberately stop? And what's the use in studying ancient languages? In a Downstream IRL recorded at EartH Hackney, Aaron Bastani speaks to Josephine Quinn, Professor of Ancient History at Cambridge University, about some lesser-known aspects of the […]

Our werewolf finale is here! Join us for this last episode covering Wetewolf by Night! It's been a long road (3 years!) but a fun one nonetheless! Al and I cover two ancillary appearances of Jack in this episode, but there's some fun continuity here that made the books a notch higher in my opinion. So don't delay, grab that suit of armor, that teeny bikini, and head to the west coast!As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Al on social media @adamthanospod and definitely check out his new show about Keith Giffen comics!

For nearly two hours of bonus content — including our coverage of the first appearance of Doctor Druid in Incredible Hulk #210 and 26 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 170 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode:"The 3-D Man!" - Marvel Premiere #35, written by Roy Thomas, art by Jim Craig with Dave Hunt, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1977 Marvel Comics"The Gentleman's Name Is Magneto" - X-Men #104, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum with Sam Grainger, letters by Bruce Patterson, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

More than 3,500 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption devastated Thera - modern day Santorini - engulfing the Bronze Age world in ash and fire. Entire landscapes were buried, ash darkened the skies, and the shockwaves rippled across the eastern Mediterranean.In this episode of The Ancients, the first in our new special series on Great Disasters, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Steve Kershaw to uncover what really happened. Did this disaster spark the decline of the Minoans? Could it even lie behind Plato's legend of Atlantis? Join us this month to step into the chaos and witness how catastrophe reshaped some of the most famous ancient civilisations.MOREBronze Age Collapse:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dEddIFS5yfamKqVZd6xAE?si=7f45c994dd5f4e82Hephaestus: God of Fire:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DLYVCLmrHxXZxQ7rMBREv?si=5b950d9c22ee4448Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan and the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an act of gross hubris, we proudly present our first episode of Three Ravens Series 7: A Brief History of Wales!Based on a silly amount of research, this episode tracks through the story of how the country of Wales became 'Wales' - from the nation's very first settlers who wandered west through England through to the Stone Age tradition of cromlech building, the Bronze Age, and, in due course, the Iron Age, too.Along the way, the nascent country of Wales develops its own place within Celtic culture, apart from its immediate neighbours, yet connected by ancient trade routes, including by sea. With more hill forts per square mile than any other British nation, even before the Romans came along things in Wales were feisty.Yet, once the Romans came, much like in neighbouring England, things changed forever. Across almost four centuries, the Welsh landscape itself was reshaped by Rome, all before maintaining such large armies in 'Britain' became unaffordable.Much as Rome retreated, Christianity also arrived, and with it a tantalizing time; the development of Anglo Saxon 'England' on one side of Offa's Dyke, and, on the other, one that calls itself 'Cymry' - 'the collective' or 'fellow countrymen.' While the Angles call them the 'Wealas' - 'the foreigners...'We hope it makes for interesting and exciting listening, whether you are Welsh or not, and we look forward to speaking with you again on Monday for Series 7 Episode 1, all about the historic county of Cardiganshire!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE THREE RAVENS ACAST SURVEY - PLEASE DO! IT'LL HELP!!!Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we need proof that textiles can rewrite human history, then it lies with the bog bodies of northern Europe. Textile archaeologists are revealing a whole new past about people who, in some cases, are older than Tutankhamen, but much less celebrated. Across northern Europe there are hundreds of bog bodies, who long ago were buried in marshlands and were preserved down the centuries by acidic conditions and lack of oxygen. We will never know all their secrets, but slowly we are discovering more about who they were, and how they lived. It is their textiles that bring us closer to them and tell us, not just about their skills, but also how they thought and designed cloth and clothing.    In Denmark more than a hundred marsh bodies have been found - some in extraordinary states of preservation. They date from the late Bronze and early Iron Ages, and are between 1,500 and 3,000 years old. But what some of them are wearing can take us back much further than that, into a time when humans first started to cover their bodies with clothing. For this episode, Jo travelled to the National Museum of Denmark, in Copenhagen, to explore the textiles of two of the world's most famous bog bodies.   For more information about this episode and pictures of the people and places mentioned in this episode please go to https://hapticandhue.com/tales-of-textiles-series-7/.   And if you would like to find out about Friends of Haptic & Hue with an extra podcast every month hosted by Jo Andrews and Bill Taylor – here's the link: https://hapticandhue.com/join/

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 170 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Red Dust Legacy" - Amazing Adventures #36, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell and Sonny Trinidad, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Arena Kill!" - Amazing Adventures #37, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell and Jack Abel, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Death's Dark Dreamer" - Amazing Adventures #38, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Keith Giffen and Al Milgrom, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics "MARTIAN by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

7/8. Professor Emily Wilson's translation of The Iliad powerfully conveys the vivid and often gory reality of Bronze Age combat. The poem meticulously details how men died, showing the brutality of warfare. A crucial aspect of Homeric battle culture, as highlighted by Wilson, is the understanding that once a warrior is dead, their body and armor must be protected and treated honorably. The desecration of corpses, like Achilles dragging Hector's body, is a profound act of humiliation, intended to further punish the enemy beyond death. 1599 ARMS FOR ACHILLES

Tristan Hughes sits down with Professor Eric Cline to explore the enigmatic Sea Peoples, often blamed for the catastrophic Bronze Age collapse over 3,000 years ago.Together they explore surviving sources from ancient Egypt to find out who the Sea Peoples were, and how they swept into Egypt. They discuss the diverse groups that comprised these invaders, and question whether they were truly the primary cause of this ancient civilisation's downfall.From revelations from the latest archaeological evidence, DNA findings from Tel Dor and other sites, Tristan and Eric unlock one of ancient history's greatest puzzles.MOREThe Bronze Age CollapseRameses the GreatPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan and the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.LIVE SHOW: Buy tickets for The Ancients at the London Podcast Festival here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/the-ancients-2/Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You probably know the Ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, who lives in a labyrinth under Knossos on the island of Crete - was there ever really a labyrinth, or a King Minos? Dan is joined by the University of Oxford's Steve Kershaw to unravel the mysteries of Knossos, trace the rise of the Minoan civilisation during the Bronze Age, its collapse and the controversial excavation and reconstruction by the eccentric archaeologist Arthur Evans in the early 20th century.This is part of our 'Dan Snow's Guide to Europe' summer travel series.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal PatmoreJoin Dan and the team for a special LIVE recording of Dan Snow's History Hit on Friday, 12th September 2025! To celebrate 10 years of the podcast, Dan is putting on a special show of signature storytelling, never-before-heard anecdotes from his often stranger-than-fiction career, as well as answering the burning questions you've always wanted to ask!Get tickets here, before they sell out: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/dan-snows-history-hit/.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italian food expert Fred Plotkin describes some of the unusual varieties of pasta that you can find in Italy — and the reason behind their different shapes. Historian Jeff Biggers explores the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, where sites dating back to the Bronze Age are found across the island. And tour guides from Tuscany and Sicily bring us the scoop on how to find the best gelato in Italy. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

From its origins as a Bronze Age settlement, to a battleground for Robert the Bruce's men during the Wars of Independence, and a refuge for Mary, Queen of Scots, this castle has stood witness to thousands of years of Scottish history.Dan joins Senior Guide Mhairi Summers at Edinburgh Castle to tell the tales of the kings, queens, rebels, and prisoners who have passed through its gates over the centuries, revealing how the castle shaped and was shaped by Scottish history.This is part of Dan's 'Guide to Europe' travel series.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal PatmoreYou can find out more about visiting Edinburgh Castle here: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/Join Dan and the team for a special LIVE recording of Dan Snow's History Hit on Friday, 12th September 2025! To celebrate 10 years of the podcast, Dan is putting on a special show of signature storytelling, never-before-heard anecdotes from his often stranger-than-fiction career, as well as answering the burning questions you've always wanted to ask!Get tickets here, before they sell out: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/dan-snows-history-hit/.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.