Podcasts about Eastern Mediterranean

Our conversation today features the esteemed Jeffrey Sanow, a veteran CIA intelligence officer and security expert, whose extensive career encompasses critical global operations and strategic advisory roles to senior policymakers. With a profound focus on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Jeffrey has amassed a wealth of experience across diverse regions, including South Asia, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. He emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural nuances and implementing effective communication strategies, especially in complex situations that require diplomatic finesse. Furthermore, he shares insights from his newly published book, "Human for Humanity," which seeks to bridge the gap between American perceptions and the rich tapestry of global cultures. We delve into the significance of travel, cross-cultural interactions, and the personal narratives that shape our understanding of the world.Takeaways: Jeffrey Sanow's extensive experience in intelligence operations highlights the importance of understanding interpersonal dynamics in communication. His insights reveal how a comprehensive grasp of diverse cultures can enhance the effectiveness of intelligence work. The discussion emphasizes the vital role of adaptability and cultural sensitivity in navigating complex global environments. Sanow's career illustrates the necessity of strategic thinking and operational execution in addressing contemporary security challenges. The podcast underscores how personal experiences in foreign environments shape one's worldview and professional capabilities. Sanow's emphasis on the significance of mentorship and building relationships reflects the foundational elements of successful leadership. Companies mentioned in this episode: CIA Peace Corps Ohio State University Sam Houston State University Wall Street Journal

Giovanni Mariti (1736–1806) was an Italian traveler best known for his detailed accounts of the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Cyprus, during the 18th century. Born in Florence, Mariti served as an official in the service of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, and his travels provided him with firsthand insights into the social, political, and economic life of the regions he visited. He stayed in Cyprus for seven years and served as an official in the Tuscan consulate in Larnaca. His most notable work, Travels in the Island of Cyprus, written in the late 18th century, is a rich source of information on the customs, governance, and history of Cyprus under Ottoman rule -- particularly in the earliest excavations on the island. In this excerpt, we hear from Mariti as he discusses some interesting finds in and around Larnaca. This excerpt is a perfect springboard into my next month's guest, Luca Bombardieri (Director of the Erimi Archaeological Project) as we discuss early archaeology in his latest publication, "From Exploration to Exploitation: Giovanni Mariti, Domenico Sestini, Antonio Mondaini and the Early History of Cypriot Archaeology." 

We're almost at the halfway point of Prime Minister Mitsotakis' second term. Despite a few political storms over the past years, New Democracy, the prime minister's party, is riding out a wave of dissatisfaction among voters, holding steady at about 30 percent. At the same time, a rudderless and divided opposition can't seem to translate this into votes. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a deeper dive into Greece's current political landscape, from the ruling party to the fragmented opposition. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greeks feel they have no one to vote forTsipras slams government, calls for progressive unityAthens agrees to send APCs to LebanonGreek court strips three far-right MPs of seats over electoral fraud

Favoritos de junio + Me voy pa Bretaña, Colombia, La Habana y Nigeria June Favorites + I'm off to Brittany, Colombia, Havana and Nigeria Abrimos con los tres discos favoritos de Mundofonías de junio del 2025, que firman los proyectos internacionales Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble y Assafir, que nos traen aires klezmer y del Mediterráneo oriental, así como el nuevo trabajo del artista de raíces mandingas Kaabi Kouyaté. Continuamos con sorprendentes músicas de Bretaña y otras tierras francesas aledañas, con referencias que llegan también a Cuba, Europa oriental y, de nuevo, el África occidental. Por allí recalamos, en Nigeria, para acabar en el Pacífico colombiano. We begin with the three Mundofonías favorite albums of June 2025, presented by the international projects Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble and Assafir, bringing us klezmer airs and sounds from the Eastern Mediterranean, along with the new album of Mandingo-rooted artist Kaabi Kouyaté. We continue with stunning music from Brittany and other nearby French territories, with references also reaching Cuba, Eastern Europe, and once again West Africa. From there, we stop by Nigeria before ending up on Colombia’s Pacific coast. - Marc Crofts Klezmer Ensemble - Anonymous nign - Urban myths - Assafir - Tikil tikil ta golgonia - Traversées - Kaabi Kouyaté - Dari - Tribute to Kandia - Kraffft - Devil's garden - Kraffft - Modkozmik Galactik - Son ar vot - Menez kernall - Balaphonics & Mary May - Hilaire - Balaphonics & Mary May - Passion Coco - Me voy pa La Habana - La autopista del éxito - Azuka Moweta and his Anioma Brothers Band of Africa - Ọmanyegenye - Azuka Moweta and his Anioma Brothers Band of Africa - Semblanzas del Río Guapi - Ay oí ve - Lindo e'

From the “Vertical Gas Corridor” to projects in the Eastern Mediterranean, Greece is stepping up its efforts on the energy front. This is placing it at the heart of exciting new developments that will link the East Med with Central Europe and even Ukraine, while drawing the attention of US energy giants like Exxon Mobil and Chevron. Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down some of the latest developments on the energy front, and look at what they mean for Greece and its partners in the region.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece on the regional energy mapGreece an ‘ideal connector' in the IMEC corridorGas to flow from Greece to Slovakia, UkraineGreek delegation heads to Egypt amid controversy Ankara eyeing Aegean in new exercise

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Andreas Christodoulides, the visionary founder of Zela Aviation and Zela Jet. Andreas was born and raised in Cyprus and has spent the majority of his life living in the UK. He now resides in Greece with his family, his company currently has offices in Cyprus, Greece and the UK. Andreas' passion for aviation started at a very young age. From the moment he could remember, he was fascinated by planes and flying. As a boy, he dreamt of becoming a pilot, but his parents didn't share that dream. Despite their reservations, Andreas' passion for aviation never wavered. In fact, he took matters into his own hands by writing to airlines, asking for stickers and memorabilia, and immersing himself in everything related to the skies.As he grew older, this childhood fascination blossomed into a career that would change the course of his life. In 2006, Andreas founded Zela Aviation, a company that has become a leader in the air charter and aircraft leasing sectors. Over the years, his entrepreneurial spirit and love for aviation expanded the company's services to include private jet and helicopter charters, aircraft management, and consultancy.In 2021, Andreas launched Zela Jet, a private jet and helicopter service, targeting the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East markets. With a fleet ranging from light jets to heavy aircraft, Zela Jet also offers luxury helicopter charters, sightseeing flights, and yacht services.But Andreas' passion for aviation extends beyond business. In 2023, he purchased two historic aircraft—a BAC 1-11 and a Boeing 727— from the old Hellinikon Airport to preserve aviation history and heritage. His vision of displaying these planes as cultural landmarks highlights his commitment to the aviation industry and the history that shaped it.Join us as we explore Andreas' journey from a young aviation dreamer to a successful entrepreneur and cultural preservator. This episode is a testament to following your passion and creating your own path, no matter where it begins.

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. En esta ocasión, las músicas nos llegan desde Córcega, el pueblo sami, el Mediterráneo oriental, los Andes peruanos, una conexión indio-neoyorkina, Colombia, Grecia o La Reunión, para terminar con la entente balcano-canadiense de Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocărlia, que se sitúan en el número 1 de este mes. . Free overview of this month’s Transglobal World Music Chart, created through the voting of a panel of world music disseminators from all continents, of which the makers of Mundofonías are co-creators and co-promoters. On this occasion, the music comes to us from Corsica, the Sami people, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Peruvian Andes, an Indian-New York connection, Colombia, Greece and Réunion, ending with the Balkan–Canadian alliance of Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocărlia, who take the number 1 spot this month. - Tempvs Fvgit - Vindicatiò - Da caminu - Wimme & Rinne - Duohtavuohta - Ivgu - Assafir - Katifes - Traversées - Pacha Wakay Munan - Tupac huaca - El tiempo quiere cantar - Red Baraat - Thums up - Bhangra rangeela - Los Pirañas - El aguazo de Javier Felipe - Una oportunidad más de triunfar en la vida - Thanos Stavridis & Drom - Trite pati - Fygame - Votia - Dan kèr lélé - Vié kaz - Ammar 808 - Tichtiri cherbak [+ Mahmoud Lahbib] - Club tounsi - Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocărlia - Roma stomp - The devil rides again

In this GAFSCAST episode, GAFS President Nikita Chronis sits down with Professor Emeritus Charles Stewart, acclaimed anthropologist and Professor of Anthropology at University College London. Professor Stewart's research has been pivotal in exploring how memory, dreams, and historical consciousness inform the way communities understand their past and imagine their future - especially in Greek and Eastern Mediterranean contexts. Together, they discuss the intersection of folklore, anthropology and, storytelling, drawing from Stewart's celebrated fieldwork in Naxos and beyond.

Join Lucie Gardiner at the TYBA Charter Show 2025 in Göcek, Turkey, for a compelling conversation with Serhan Cengiz, President of TYBA. Together, they explore the impressive growth and global relevance of this annual charter event, which has become a key showcase for the Eastern Mediterranean market. In this insightful discussion, Serhan reflects on the evolution of the show, the unmatched beauty of the Turkish coastline, and the logistical collaboration required to bring such a high-level event to life. They touch on sustainability efforts, the strength of international broker attendance, and exciting future plans—including the relocation of the show to Marmaris. Connect with the TYBA Charter Show: Website: www.tybachartershow.com Email: info@tyba.org Instagram: @tybachartershow LinkedIn: TYBA Yachting&Brokers Association To contact Lucie Gardiner: info@yachtinginternationalradio.com #TYBACharterShow #YachtCharterTurkey #LuxuryYachting #GöcekYachting #TurkishRiviera #SerhanCengiz #LucieGardiner #YachtingInternationalRadio #CharterShow2025 #MediterraneanYachting

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Bruegel's own Alicia García-Herrero and Plamen Tonchev, Head of Asia Unit at the Athens- based Institute of International Economic Relations (IIER), to dive into China's economic presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region that we have not covered much before in terms of its relations with China. The conversation delves into the geostrategic importance of the region and China's highly tailored approach to individual countries, including Egypt, Türkiye, Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. What lessons can the EU draw from China's engagement in this pivotal area? This episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics. ZhōngHuá Mundus is a newsletter by Bruegel, bringing you monthly analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe. Sign up now to receive it in your mailbox! Read more about Sino-Cypriot relations in Plamen Tonchev's paper, More Than Meets The Eye: Behind the Façade of Sino-Cypriot Relations.

Join Lucie Gardiner at the TYBA Charter Show 2025 in Göcek, Turkey, for a compelling conversation with Serhan Cengiz, President of TYBA. Together, they explore the impressive growth and global relevance of this annual charter event, which has become a key showcase for the Eastern Mediterranean market. In this insightful discussion, Serhan reflects on the evolution of the show, the unmatched beauty of the Turkish coastline, and the logistical collaboration required to bring such a high-level event to life. They touch on sustainability efforts, the strength of international broker attendance, and exciting future plans—including the relocation of the show to Marmaris. Connect with the TYBA Charter Show: Website: www.tybachartershow.com Email: info@tyba.org Instagram: @tybachartershow LinkedIn: Turkish Yacht Brokers Association To contact Lucie Gardiner: info@yachtinginternationalradio.com #TYBACharterShow #YachtCharterTurkey #LuxuryYachting #GöcekYachting #TurkishRiviera #SerhanCengiz #LucieGardiner #YachtingInternationalRadio #CharterShow2025 #MediterraneanYachting

Our conversation today features the esteemed Jeffrey Sunow, a veteran CIA intelligence officer and security expert, whose extensive career encompasses critical global operations and strategic advisory roles to senior policymakers. With a profound focus on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Jeffrey has amassed a wealth of experience across diverse regions, including South Asia, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. He elucidates the importance of understanding cultural nuances and implementing effective communication strategies, particularly in challenging situations that necessitate diplomatic finesse. Furthermore, he shares insights from his newly published book, "Human for Humanity," which seeks to bridge the gap between American perceptions and the rich tapestry of global cultures. We delve into the significance of travel, cross-cultural interactions, and the personal narratives that shape our understanding of the world.

A decision earlier this year by authorities in the occupied northern part of Cyprus to allow headscarves in schools has led to mass protests against what many see as President Erdogan's increasing authoritarianism and a creeping Islamification from Ankara. The protests also touch on broader issues, with Turkish Cypriots expressing concerns about money laundering, crime, and a wider Russian and Iranian presence. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to break down this protest movement and look at what it says about where Turkish Cypriots stand vis-a-vis Erdogan.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkish Cypriots resist creeping IslamificationErdogan says US CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defense sector easing under TrumpGreece takes legal action over drone show advertising Adidas near AcropolisOutrage in Greece after Adidas advert shows drone shoe ‘kicking' Acropolis

Waren die Dorer Invasoren aus dem Norden, die die Bevölkerung Griechenlands nach der Bronzezeit und während der Eisenzeit unterwarfen? Wer waren die vier großen Stämme der Griechen, die einen Großteil ihrer Geschichte prägten? Und wie erklärten sich die Griechen ihre Herkunft und Entstehen?Das alles erfahren wir in der neuen Folge!Quellen:Aischylos, EumenidenAntoninus Liberalis, MetamorphosenApollodor, BibliothekeApollonios Rhodios, ArgonautikaDiodor, BibliothekeDionysios von Halikarnassos, Antike römische GeschichteEphorosHerodot, Historien Homer, IliasHomer, OdysseeThukydides, Geschichte des Peloponnesischen KriegesPlaton, Nomoi , Politeia Pausanias, Beschreibung GriechenlandsOvid, MetamorphosenTyrtaios, Fragmente zur dorischen Herkunft Spartas und zur Dreiteilung der Dorer (Pamphyloi, Dymanes, Hylleis)Stephanus von Byzanz Strabon, Geographika LiteraturAllan, Introduction. The Children of Heracles, 2001Baumbach, A Doric Fifth Column?, 1980Beckman/Bryce/Cline, The Ahhiyawa Texts, Atlanta, 2011Beekes, Etymological Dictionary of Greek, 2009Blegen, The Mycenaean Age, the Trojan War, the Dorian Invasion, and Other Problems, 1962Bromiley, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 1994Buck, Comparative Grammar of Greek and Latin, 1933Carlier, Aegeum, 1995Caskey, Studien zur minyschen KeramikChadwick, The Mycenaean World, 1976Chadwick/Ventris, Documents in Mycenaean Greek, 1973Cline, After 1177 BC: The Survival of Civilisations, 2024Cook, Greek Painted Pottery (3rd ed.), 2013 [1960]Daniel, The Dorian Invasion: The Setting, 1948Deger-Jalkotzy, Die Erforschung des Zusammenbruchs der sogenannten mykenischen Kultur und der sogenannten Dunklen Jahrhunderte, 1991Dickinson, The Irrelevance of Greek 'Tradition', 2020Drews, The Coming of the Greeks: Indo-European Conquests in the Aegean and the Near East, 1988Ebd., The End of the Bronze Age: Changes in Warfare and the Catastrophe ca. 1200 B.C., 1993Finkelberg, „From Ahhiyawa to Ἀχαιοί“, 1988Foley, A Companion to Ancient Epic, 2005Hall, Ethnic Identity in Greek Antiquity, 1997Ebd., Hellenicity: Between Ethnicity and Culture, 2002Ebd., Dorians, 2006Ebd., A History of the Archaic Greek World, ca. 1000–479 BC, 2014Hooker, Die griechische Rückerinnerung im Lichte neuer Forschungen, 1985Howatson, Heracleidae, 2013Jung, ΧΡΟΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ COMPARATA. Vergleichende Chronologie von Südgriechenland und Süditalien von ca. 1700/1600 bis 1000 v. u. Z., 2006Karageorghis, The Peoples of the Sea, 2005Kaser, Balkan und Naher Osten. Einführung in eine gemeinsame Geschichte, 2011Kennell, Spartans: A New History, 2010Kline, After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations, 2024Knapp & Manning, Crisis in Context: The End of the Late Bronze Age in the Eastern Mediterranean, 2016Kosmin, The Land of the Elephant Kings, 2014 Kustrin & Mangan, Lasting Legacy? Spartan Life as a Germanic Educational Ideal: Karl Ortfried Müller, 2003Luraghi, The Ancient Messenians: Constructions of Ethnicity and Memory, 2008Mackenzie, Peoples, Nations and Cultures, 2005  Malkin, The Return of Odysseus, 1998 Meyer, RE, 1893Middleton, Getting Closer to the Late Bronze Age Collapse in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, c. 1200 BC, 2024Musti, Introduzione. In: Le origini dei Greci: Dori e mondo egeo, 1985Myres, Homer and His Critics, 1954Nilsson, Poseidon und die Entstehung des griechischen Götterglaubens (Review), 1953Papadopoulos, Greece in the Early Iron Age: Mobility, Commodities, Polities, and Literacy, 2014Reinhardt, Der antike Mythos. Ein systematisches Handbuch, 2011Robertson, The Dorian Invasion and Corinthian Ritual, 1980Schnapp-Gourbeillion, L'invasion dorienne a-t-elle eu lieu?, 1986 [1982]Smith, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, 1856Thomas, Found: The Dorians: Archaeology and Greek Linguistics at the End of the Late Bronze Age, 1978Toepffer, Achaia, RE, 1893Walter, An der Polis teilhaben, 1993Waters, Ancient Persia, 2014 Wendt, Fischer Lexikon Sprachen, 1961Brockhaus u. Dtv, Achaier, 1982

"Se rompe el alquitrán a golpe de bailar", canta Kuttune y El Naán en esta edición de Mundofonías en la que cantamos caminos y bailamos travesías, con nuevas músicas y recuerdos reeditados que nos llevan por el este de Europa, el Mediterráneo Oriental, Norteamérica, Vietnam, Japón, Persia, Iberia y el mundo árabe. "The asphalt cracks open as we dance," sing Kuttune and El Naán in this edition of Mundofonías, with singing roads and dancing journeys, carrying new music and reissued memories that take us across Eastern Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, North America, Vietnam, Japan, Persia, Iberia, and the Arab world. - Hajda Banda - Od cymbalistów - Niepraudzivaya - Assafir - Tsahpina Smirniopoula - Traversées - Eleanna Pitsikaki - Tabasco - Ároma - L'Attirail - Dushanba bozori - Chers revenants - Ancient Future - Purple haze [+ Bui Huu Nhut] - Purple nirvana - Of Tropique - Fatman - Sabadabadá / Fatman [single] - Shahab Tolouie Trio - Darband-e-darband - Oxymoron - Ea! - La vida - Cantando caminos - Kuttune - La grieta [+ El Naán] - La grieta [single] - Warda - We malo [frag.] - We malo 📸 Kuttune & El Naán

Since SYRIZA's collapse in the 2023 national elections, the focus has been on who can lead the opposition. PASOK is the official opposition in parliament, but now another party is stepping into second place in the polls - the anti-establishment left wing Course of Freedom led by Zoe Konstantopoulou. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into the rise of Zoe Konstantopoulou in the polls and Greece's shifting political landscape.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:The (near) one-woman show courting Greek votersZoe Konstantopoulou's rise and the shifting political landscapeTempe train crash back to the foreGerman ruling opens door to Greece deportationsFrance supports Greece-Cyprus energy link

With the change of the past 12 months, we ask experts: what does Turkey want in the Eastern Mediterranean? Is Cyprus actually solvable? And do we understand how the Middle East is being reshaped?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), Dr Slim Slama, joins us on this episode of The afikra Podcast to give an in-depth look into the complexities and challenges facing global health today, including the rise of non-communicable diseases, the impact of urbanization, and the inequity in health systems worldwide. The conversation also explores the innovative approaches in healthcare, the role of AI, and the specific health issues pertinent to the Arab world. Through his diverse experiences working in crisis-affected areas and his insights on the evolving dynamics between the East and the West, Dr Slama provides an enriching perspective on how to advance global health for all. This episode was recorded on March 6 and is brought to you in collaboration with Qatar Foundation.00:00 Introduction01:23 Defining Global Health04:12 Evolution of Public Health Issues06:59 Health Challenges in the Arab World11:00 Healthcare in Crisis-Affected Areas14:22 Ministries of Health: Performance and Challenges25:19 Global Health Workforce Shortages28:34 AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges38:12 Healthcare in Gaza: Current Situation and Future41:42 Impact of Political Decisions on Global Health45:03 Future of Healthcare in the Arab World47:11 Conclusion and WISH's Future PlansDr. Slim Slama is the Chief Executive Officer of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) at Qatar Foundation. He is an internal medicine specialist and a public health expert with over 25 years of experience in global health. For more than a decade at the World Health Organization (WHO), his role was Regional Adviser for Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) prevention and management at the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. He transitioned to the Head of the Management-Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Unit (MND) where he provided strategic leadership and oversaw the development and implementation of a portfolio focused on early detection, diagnosis, and management of NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, oral health, and digital health solutions. His work also extended to implementation research and managing NCDs in humanitarian settings.Connect with Dr Slama

As countries in the Eastern Mediterranean - particularly Greece, Cyprus, and Israel - deepen their ties, they are also faced with the challenges posed by malign actors across the region. This includes countries like Russia, Iran, and Turkey, but also non-state actors like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in the Red Sea. Jonathan Spyer, director of research at the Middle East Forum and a contributor to the Jerusalem Post, the Wall Street Journal and The Australian, joins Thanos Davelis as we explore these security challenges and look at how East Med countries can work together to address them.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:No One Should Be Surprised About the Syrian MassacresTurkey, Israel have begun talks to avoid clashes in Syria, sources sayHigh-stakes poker over energy linkPM: ‘A trade war only produces losers'

Since the discovery of natural gas almost 15 years ago in the Eastern Mediterranean, we've seen this region come together in unexpected ways. Ties have expanded beyond Greece, Cyprus and Israel to include a number of Middle East countries, the US, and the EU, and have moved well beyond energy into the security realm as well. Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Gregg Roman, executive director of the Middle East Forum, join Thanos Davelis to look at how East Med diplomacy is transforming the security landscape of the region.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Trump reacts to Mitsotakis interview: ‘I appreciate his comments'Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Europe Can Find ‘Win-Win Solution' with President Trump on Trade that Is ‘Mutually Beneficial'‘No room for complacency' in wildfire strategy

Until recently, Gaza attracted little attention in historical scholarship. This book innovates by examining late Ottoman Gaza's diverse society, its built environment, and its political dynamics. The introduction sets the stage to better understand the vital contexts impacting the role and status of Gaza as compared to other cities in the Eastern Mediterranean, provides analyses and new resources for the study of late Ottoman Gaza, and presents state-of-the-art methodology in urban history as applied to Gaza. Enjoy the interview with Yuval Ben Bassat.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jerusalemunplugged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of the olive is one of resilience, empire, and cultural transformation. From its first human interactions in Africa over 100,000 years ago to its role in the economies of the great Mediterranean civilizations, the olive tree has been a silent witness to the rise and fall of history's greatest powers. In the Eastern Mediterranean, early farmers began cultivating olives nearly 7,000 years ago, setting the stage for what would become an essential commodity of the ancient world. Join John and Patrick as they trace the olive's journey from its first cultivation in the Levant to its sacred status in ancient Greece, where it adorned Olympic champions and fueled temple lamps. Discover how the Romans transformed olive oil into a vast commercial empire, using it for food, lighting, medicine, and even as a tax currency. Learn how olive groves survived the decline of Rome, weathered the Middle Ages, and ultimately laid the foundation for the Mediterranean's enduring love affair with this golden elixir. From trade routes to warfare, from myth to medicine, this is the epic tale of the olive—a story that spans continents and centuries, shaping the world in ways we still feel today.----------In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review -----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

Turkey's Erdogan has once again played up his country's importance on the world stage - especially when it comes to defense issues - telling Europeans that their security is “unthinkable without Turkey.” These comments come despite Ankara's well documented and aggressive moves in the region, from the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean to the Caucasus. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss what Europe and countries in the region like Greece can do to address the challenge Turkey poses today.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece Must Match Turkey's AggressivenessTurkey's growing defense industry deepening ties with European powersItalian research vessel departs Crete amid energy project uncertaintyGeopolitics freeze payments for Greece-Cyprus linkupTurkish Cypriot minister says UN meeting will lead nowhere

Today, when we think about Gaza we think about the war, the destruction of the city and the constant movement of its population. In contemporary public discourse, Gaza tends to be characterized solely as a theatre of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. However, little is known about Gaza's society, politics, economy, and culture during the Ottoman era. Drawing on a range of previously untapped local and imperial sources, Yuval Ben-Bassat and Johann Buessow explore the city's history from the mid-nineteenth century through WWI.  In Late Ottoman Gaza: An Eastern Mediterranean Hub in Transformation (Cambridge UP, 2024), they show that Gaza's historical importance extends far beyond the territory of the 'strip' since the city was an important hub for people, goods, and ideas in the Eastern Mediterranean from Antiquity until the twentieth century. Using new digital methodologies, Ben-Bassat and Buessow introduce readers to the world of Gazans from various walks of life, from the traditional Muslim elites to the commoners and minority communities of Christians and Jews. In so doing, they tell the lively story of this significant but frequently misunderstood city. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today, when we think about Gaza we think about the war, the destruction of the city and the constant movement of its population. In contemporary public discourse, Gaza tends to be characterized solely as a theatre of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. However, little is known about Gaza's society, politics, economy, and culture during the Ottoman era. Drawing on a range of previously untapped local and imperial sources, Yuval Ben-Bassat and Johann Buessow explore the city's history from the mid-nineteenth century through WWI.  In Late Ottoman Gaza: An Eastern Mediterranean Hub in Transformation (Cambridge UP, 2024), they show that Gaza's historical importance extends far beyond the territory of the 'strip' since the city was an important hub for people, goods, and ideas in the Eastern Mediterranean from Antiquity until the twentieth century. Using new digital methodologies, Ben-Bassat and Buessow introduce readers to the world of Gazans from various walks of life, from the traditional Muslim elites to the commoners and minority communities of Christians and Jews. In so doing, they tell the lively story of this significant but frequently misunderstood city. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Today, when we think about Gaza we think about the war, the destruction of the city and the constant movement of its population. In contemporary public discourse, Gaza tends to be characterized solely as a theatre of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. However, little is known about Gaza's society, politics, economy, and culture during the Ottoman era. Drawing on a range of previously untapped local and imperial sources, Yuval Ben-Bassat and Johann Buessow explore the city's history from the mid-nineteenth century through WWI.  In Late Ottoman Gaza: An Eastern Mediterranean Hub in Transformation (Cambridge UP, 2024), they show that Gaza's historical importance extends far beyond the territory of the 'strip' since the city was an important hub for people, goods, and ideas in the Eastern Mediterranean from Antiquity until the twentieth century. Using new digital methodologies, Ben-Bassat and Buessow introduce readers to the world of Gazans from various walks of life, from the traditional Muslim elites to the commoners and minority communities of Christians and Jews. In so doing, they tell the lively story of this significant but frequently misunderstood city. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Blusky and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Earlier this week Cypriot President Christodoulides was in Egypt where the two countries signed two energy agreements that he described as “pivotal”. The deals would enable the export of gas from Cyprus's offshore fields to Egypt for liquefaction and re-export to Europe, and, as President Christodoulides posted on X, “are game changers for the region and beyond”. Dr. Theodoros Tsakiris, an associate professor of geopolitics and energy policy at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why these two deals are important for Cyprus, Egypt, and the region.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Egypt, Cyprus sign gas export deals, boosting Eastern Mediterranean energy cooperationPM calls on EU to ‘move from words to action' in defenseErdogan's fight with Turkish business stirs economic concern

The past week has thrown the Transatlantic relationship into turmoil, with the shocks for Europe coming one after the other. First Defense Secretary Hegseth said the US is no longer the “primary guarantor” of European security. This was followed up by President Trump's phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin that seemed to sideline Ukraine and Europe. Then at the Munich Security Conference, Vice President J.D. Vance shocked attendees with a speech critiquing European democracy and effectively calling on Europeans to end the isolation of far-right parties. Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times covering Europe, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Donald Trump's assault on EuropeVance Tells Europeans to Stop Shunning Parties Deemed ExtremeAfter Munich, How Will Europe Handle Trump?European Leaders Meet in Paris as U.S. Pushes Ahead With Ukraine PlanEgypt, Cyprus sign gas export deals, boosting Eastern Mediterranean energy cooperationTop Greek scientist says the Santorini earthquake outlook remains uncertain

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare teammates Tyler McBrien and Nastya Lapatina and Lawfare friend Joel Braunold, Managing Director of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace, to talk over the week's big national security news stories, including:“Mi Gaza Es Su Gaza.” President Donald Trump shocked the world last week when, in a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he announced plans for the United States to “own” Gaza, take responsibility for reconstructing it, and ultimately renovate it into a “Riviera” on the Eastern Mediterranean—one, he later made clear, that Palestinians would no longer be allowed to live in. What of this plan is serious and what is bluster? And what impact will it have on the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the delicate ceasefire that Trump's emissary worked so hard to secure just weeks ago in Gaza?“Bullets for Bauxite.” President Trump recently reiterated his desire for a quick end to the conflict in Ukraine, a topic on which senior Trump administration and Ukrainian officials will be talking soon. But peace will come at a price—in this case, a deal guaranteeing U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, among other concessions. Is Trump's timeline realistic? And how is his administration's “America First” tack likely to impact the trajectory of the conflict?“Quid Pro Whoa.” Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove took the exceptional step this week of directing the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York to dismiss corruption charges—arising from alleged improper contributions and relationships with foreign government officials, including from Turkey—against New York Mayor Eric Adams so that Adams could focus his energy combating high crime and unlawful immigration. What should we make of such a clear quid pro quo? And what might it mean for the Justice Department moving forward?For object lessons, Tyler and Nastya plugged Lawfare's next big long-form audio documentary series, which they co-host and is set to debut later this month: Escalation, a podcast about the war in Ukraine. Scott recommended an incredibly touching piece in the New York Times about faith, parenthood, and reconciling the two, entitled "How My Dad Reconciled His God with His Gay Son," by Timothy White. And in honor of the man's Super Bowl victory, Joel shared one of his favorite quotes from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, which has particular resonance with the peacebuilding community he works in: "I had a purpose before anybody had an opinion."We value your feedback! Help us improve by sharing your thoughts at lawfaremedia.org/survey. Your input ensures that we deliver what matters most to you. Thank you for your support—and, as always, for listening!Use promo code RATIONALSECURITY at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan:https://incogni.com/rationalsecuritySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare teammates Tyler McBrien and Nastya Lapatina and Lawfare friend Joel Braunold, Managing Director of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace, to talk over the week's big national security news stories, including:“Mi Gaza Es Su Gaza.” President Donald Trump shocked the world last week when, in a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he announced plans for the United States to “own” Gaza, take responsibility for reconstructing it, and ultimately renovate it into a “Riviera” on the Eastern Mediterranean—one, he later made clear, that Palestinians would no longer be allowed to live in. What of this plan is serious and what is bluster? And what impact will it have on the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the delicate ceasefire that Trump's emissary worked so hard to secure just weeks ago in Gaza?“Bullets for Bauxite.” President Trump recently reiterated his desire for a quick end to the conflict in Ukraine, a topic on which senior Trump administration and Ukrainian officials will be talking soon. But peace will come at a price—in this case, a deal guaranteeing U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, among other concessions. Is Trump's timeline realistic? And how is his administration's “America First” tack likely to impact the trajectory of the conflict?“Quid Pro Whoa.” Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove took the exceptional step this week of directing the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York to dismiss corruption charges—arising from alleged improper contributions and relationships with foreign government officials, including from Turkey—against New York Mayor Eric Adams so that Adams could focus his energy combating high crime and unlawful immigration. What should we make of such a clear quid pro quo? And what might it mean for the Justice Department moving forward?For object lessons, Tyler and Nastya plugged Lawfare's next big long-form audio documentary series, which they co-host and is set to debut later this month: Escalation, a podcast about the war in Ukraine. Scott recommended an incredibly touching piece in the New York Times about faith, parenthood, and reconciling the two, entitled "How My Dad Reconciled His God with His Gay Son," by Timothy White. And in honor of the man's Super Bowl victory, Joel shared one of his favorite quotes from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, which has particular resonance with the peacebuilding community he works in: "I had a purpose before anybody had an opinion."We value your feedback! Help us improve by sharing your thoughts at lawfaremedia.org/survey. Your input ensures that we deliver what matters most to you. Thank you for your support—and, as always, for listening!Use promo code RATIONALSECURITY at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan:https://incogni.com/rationalsecurity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're coming to you from the sidelines of the 6th Delphi Forum in Washington DC, a two-day conference organized by HALC, Kathimerini's English Edition, and the Delphi Economic Forum today, where the spotlight is on Greece, Cyprus, Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. This is a region at the crossroads of three continents and at the heart of exciting developments. Georgia Logothetis, HALC's Managing Director, joins Thanos Davelis as we bring you the latest from DC. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Discussing regional developments in WashingtonGreece presses France over missile sale to TurkeyCypriot president- Turkish Cypriot leader say they're ready for UN-led meeting to restart peace talks

At the end of Eric Cline's bestselling history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations (Princeton UP, 2025), Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. After 1177 B.C. tells how the collapse of powerful Late Bronze Age civilizations created new circumstances to which people and societies had to adapt. Those that failed to adjust disappeared from the world stage, while others transformed themselves, resulting in a new world order that included Phoenicians, Philistines, Israelites, Neo-Hittites, Neo-Assyrians, and Neo-Babylonians. Taking the story up to the resurgence of Greece marked by the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C., the book also describes how world-changing innovations such as the use of iron and the alphabet emerged amid the chaos. Filled with lessons for today about why some societies survive massive shocks while others do not, After 1177 B.C. reveals why this period, far from being the First Dark Age, was a new age with new inventions and new opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

At the end of Eric Cline's bestselling history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations (Princeton UP, 2025), Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. After 1177 B.C. tells how the collapse of powerful Late Bronze Age civilizations created new circumstances to which people and societies had to adapt. Those that failed to adjust disappeared from the world stage, while others transformed themselves, resulting in a new world order that included Phoenicians, Philistines, Israelites, Neo-Hittites, Neo-Assyrians, and Neo-Babylonians. Taking the story up to the resurgence of Greece marked by the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C., the book also describes how world-changing innovations such as the use of iron and the alphabet emerged amid the chaos. Filled with lessons for today about why some societies survive massive shocks while others do not, After 1177 B.C. reveals why this period, far from being the First Dark Age, was a new age with new inventions and new opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

2/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. BRONZE AGE HITTITE

5/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. 1932 ISHTAR GATE

8/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. BRONZE AGE HITTITE BULL

7/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. NDATED RESCUE OF ERECH, BABYLON

6/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration./8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. BRONZE AGE HITTITE

1/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. 1700 BABYLON

4/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. BRONZE AGE CERAMIC HITTITE OR ASSYRIAN

3/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. 1932 BABYLON

Today I talked to Anthony McElligott about The Last Transport: The Holocaust in the Eastern Aegean (Bloomsbury, 2024). The deportation of 1,755 Jews from the islands of Rhodes and Cos in July 1944, shortly after the last deportation from Hungary, was the last transport to leave Greece for Auschwitz and brought to a close the last significant phase of the genocide of Europe's Jews (notwithstanding the death marches). Within six weeks of their deportation, the Germans were retreating from Greece and the Balkans as Hitler's empire shrank. This last deportation is frequently acknowledged in Holocaust literature but its significance for our understanding of the Nazi genocide of the Jews remains largely overlooked. The timing of the transport, when it was clear to the German military elite that Nazi Germany had lost the war, raises important questions in relation to long-term ideological Nazi goals and the immediate contingency thrown up by war. Anthony McElligott, in this account of the last Greek transport of Jews to Auschwitz, tells a compelling story of this previously underexplored event and sheds light on an important aspect of the Holocaust through an in-depth study of one Eastern Mediterranean community. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Anthony McElligott about The Last Transport: The Holocaust in the Eastern Aegean (Bloomsbury, 2024). The deportation of 1,755 Jews from the islands of Rhodes and Cos in July 1944, shortly after the last deportation from Hungary, was the last transport to leave Greece for Auschwitz and brought to a close the last significant phase of the genocide of Europe's Jews (notwithstanding the death marches). Within six weeks of their deportation, the Germans were retreating from Greece and the Balkans as Hitler's empire shrank. This last deportation is frequently acknowledged in Holocaust literature but its significance for our understanding of the Nazi genocide of the Jews remains largely overlooked. The timing of the transport, when it was clear to the German military elite that Nazi Germany had lost the war, raises important questions in relation to long-term ideological Nazi goals and the immediate contingency thrown up by war. Anthony McElligott, in this account of the last Greek transport of Jews to Auschwitz, tells a compelling story of this previously underexplored event and sheds light on an important aspect of the Holocaust through an in-depth study of one Eastern Mediterranean community. Roberto Mazza is currently a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

I have taken several trips to the Eastern Mediterranean countries to visit Biblical sites – Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt. One year I took a trip to Greece that followed the journeys of the apostle Paul. One of my favorite sites was not a biblical one. It was Delphi on Mt. Parnassus. It was said that the maxim "Know thyself" was inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo there. Today it is called self-inquiry. These words are the teaching of Jesus, according to the third saying in the Gospel of Thomas. Jesus said, "If those who lead you say to you, 'See, the kingdom is in the sky,' then the birds of the sky will precede you. If they say to you, 'It is in the sea,' then the fish will precede you. Rather, the kingdom is inside of you, and it is outside of you. When you come to know yourselves, then you will become known, and you will realize that it is you who are the sons of the living father. But if you will not know yourselves, you dwell in poverty and it is you who are that poverty."

In a move heralded as historic, President Joe Biden issued a presidential determination this week officially including Cyprus in three critical US defense programs. Cyprus hailed the decision allowing military sales, including arms, to the island as a milestone affirming the country's role as a pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT - the Greek Public Broadcasting Company - and Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to look at this major development in US-Cyprus ties that paves the way for the incoming Trump administration to take this relationship to new heights.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cyprus included in three critical US defense programsGreece has tapped 18 bln euros from EU's Recovery FundPM marks shift, nominates House speaker as next president

As we approach the 51st dark anniversary of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus this year, there is a renewed push to locate and identify the remains of 951 missing Greek and Turkish Cypriots. To this day, the search continues for those lost during periods of inter-communal violence or - the large part - during Turkey's invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins me to look into this issue, which remains an open wound for all Cypriots.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:‘Oblivion cannot always be the choice'Greece's tourism hits record highs, offering optimism for 2025Turkey's Kurdish leaders meet jailed politician as the two sides inch toward peace

Lebanon has brought an end to a two year power vacuum with the election of Joseph Aoun, the country's army chief, as president. His candidacy was backed by several key players, including the US, France and Saudi Arabia. Together with the collapse of Assad in Syria and a weakened Hezbollah, there are many who hope this election could serve as the necessary spark to rebuild the war-torn Eastern Mediterranean country. Sean Mathews, a journalist for the Middle East Eye covering the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why this election is so important, and what challenges lie ahead for Lebanon and its new president. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Army chief elected Lebanon's president after years of deadlockIt's time for Lebanon's leaders to take responsibility for the country's futureUS dangles Saudi Arabia's cash to push candidate for Lebanon's presidencyMeloni hails ‘excellent' Italy-Greece relations, announces February conferenceTrump, Meloni and Greece's movesKurdish-led SDF says civilians killed as Turkey strikes Syrian dam

May 1453 saw the siege that would lead to the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was the culmination of an age-long struggle between Christianity and Islam for control of the Eastern Mediterranean. The Ottoman leader Mehmed II had dreamed of possessing the city since he was a boy, and now the shining light of Christian civilization, which had lasted 1100 years, fell into the hands of Ottomans. In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis is joined by Prof. Marc David Baer to delve into this epochal moment in medieval history.This episode was edited and produced by Joseph Knight and Rob Weinberg. The senior Producer was Elena Guthrie.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.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the remarkable rise of Venice in the eastern Mediterranean. Unlike other Italian cities of the early medieval period, Venice had not been settled during the Roman Empire. Rather, it was a refuge for those fleeing unrest after the fall of Rome who settled on these boggy islands on a lagoon and developed into a power that ran an empire from mainland Italy, down the Adriatic coast, across the Peloponnese to Crete and Cyprus, past Constantinople and into the Black Sea. This was a city without walls, just one of the surprises for visitors who marvelled at the stability and influence of Venice right up to the 17th Century when the Ottomans, Spain, France and the Hapsburgs were to prove too much especially with trade shifting to the Atlantic.With Maartje van Gelder Professor in Early Modern History at the University of AmsterdamStephen Bowd Professor of Early Modern History at the University of EdinburghAndGeorg Christ Senior Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern History at the University of ManchesterProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:Michel Balard and Christian Buchet (eds.), The Sea in History: The Medieval World (Boydell & Brewer, 2017), especially ‘The Naval Power of Venice in the Eastern Mediterranean' by Ruthy GertwagenStephen D. Bowd, Venice's Most Loyal City: Civic Identity in Renaissance Brescia (Harward University Press, 2010)Frederic Chapin Lane, Venice: A Maritime Republic (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1973)Georg Christ and Franz-Julius Morche (eds.), Cultures of Empire: Rethinking Venetian rule 1400–1700: Essays in Honour of Benjamin Arbel (Brill, 2020), especially ‘Orating Venice's Empire: Politics and Persuasion in Fifteenth Century Funeral Orations' by Monique O'ConnellEric R. Dursteler, A Companion to Venetian History, 1400-1797 (Brill, 2013), especially ‘Venice's Maritime Empire in the Early Modern Period' by Benjamin ArbelIain Fenlon, The Ceremonial City: History, Memory and Myth in Renaissance Venice (Yale University Press, 2007)Joanne M. Ferraro, Venice: History of the Floating City (Cambridge University Press, 2012)Maria Fusaro, Political Economies of Empire: The Decline of Venice and the Rise of England 1450-1700 (Cambridge University Press, 2015)Maartje van Gelder, Trading Places: The Netherlandish Merchant Community in Early Modern Venice, 1590-1650 (Brill, 2009)Deborah Howard, The Architectural History of Venice (Yale University Press, 2004)Kristin L. Huffman (ed.), A View of Venice: Portrait of a Renaissance City (Duke University Press, 2024) Peter Humfrey, Venice and the Veneto: Artistic Centers of the Italian Renaissance (Cambridge University Press, 2008)John Jeffries Martin and Dennis Romano (eds.), Venice Reconsidered: The History and Civilization of an Italian City-State, 1297-1797 (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000)Erin Maglaque, Venice's Intimate Empire: Family Life and Scholarship in the Renaissance Mediterranean (Cornell University Press, 2018)Michael E Mallett and John Rigby Hale, The Military Organization of a Renaissance State Venice, c.1400 to 1617 (Cambridge University Press, 1984)William Hardy McNeill, Venice: The Hinge of Europe (The University of Chicago Press, 1974)Jan Morris, The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage (Faber & Faber, 1980)Monique O'Connell, Men of Empire: Power and Negotiation in Venice's Maritime State (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009)Dennis Romano, Venice: The Remarkable History of the Lagoon City (Oxford University Press, 2023)David Rosand, Myths of Venice: The Figuration of a State (University of North Carolina Press, 2001)David Sanderson Chambers, The Imperial Age of Venice, 1380-1580 (Thames and Hudson, 1970) Sandra Toffolo, Describing the City, Describing the State: Representations of Venice and the Venetian Terraferma in the Renaissance (Brill, 2020)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production .

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the remarkable rise of Venice in the eastern Mediterranean. Unlike other Italian cities of the early medieval period, Venice had not been settled during the Roman Empire. Rather, it was a refuge for those fleeing unrest after the fall of Rome who settled on these boggy islands on a lagoon and developed into a power that ran an empire from mainland Italy, down the Adriatic coast, across the Peloponnese to Crete and Cyprus, past Constantinople and into the Black Sea. This was a city without walls, just one of the surprises for visitors who marvelled at the stability and influence of Venice right up to the 17th Century when the Ottomans, Spain, France and the Hapsburgs were to prove too much especially with trade shifting to the Atlantic.With Maartje van Gelder Professor in Early Modern History at the University of AmsterdamStephen Bowd Professor of Early Modern History at the University of EdinburghAndGeorg Christ Senior Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern History at the University of ManchesterProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:Michel Balard and Christian Buchet (eds.), The Sea in History: The Medieval World (Boydell & Brewer, 2017), especially ‘The Naval Power of Venice in the Eastern Mediterranean' by Ruthy GertwagenStephen D. Bowd, Venice's Most Loyal City: Civic Identity in Renaissance Brescia (Harward University Press, 2010)Frederic Chapin Lane, Venice: A Maritime Republic (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1973)Georg Christ and Franz-Julius Morche (eds.), Cultures of Empire: Rethinking Venetian rule 1400–1700: Essays in Honour of Benjamin Arbel (Brill, 2020), especially ‘Orating Venice's Empire: Politics and Persuasion in Fifteenth Century Funeral Orations' by Monique O'ConnellEric R. Dursteler, A Companion to Venetian History, 1400-1797 (Brill, 2013), especially ‘Venice's Maritime Empire in the Early Modern Period' by Benjamin ArbelIain Fenlon, The Ceremonial City: History, Memory and Myth in Renaissance Venice (Yale University Press, 2007)Joanne M. Ferraro, Venice: History of the Floating City (Cambridge University Press, 2012)Maria Fusaro, Political Economies of Empire: The Decline of Venice and the Rise of England 1450-1700 (Cambridge University Press, 2015)Maartje van Gelder, Trading Places: The Netherlandish Merchant Community in Early Modern Venice, 1590-1650 (Brill, 2009)Deborah Howard, The Architectural History of Venice (Yale University Press, 2004)Kristin L. Huffman (ed.), A View of Venice: Portrait of a Renaissance City (Duke University Press, 2024) Peter Humfrey, Venice and the Veneto: Artistic Centers of the Italian Renaissance (Cambridge University Press, 2008)John Jeffries Martin and Dennis Romano (eds.), Venice Reconsidered: The History and Civilization of an Italian City-State, 1297-1797 (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000)Erin Maglaque, Venice's Intimate Empire: Family Life and Scholarship in the Renaissance Mediterranean (Cornell University Press, 2018)Michael E Mallett and John Rigby Hale, The Military Organization of a Renaissance State Venice, c.1400 to 1617 (Cambridge University Press, 1984)William Hardy McNeill, Venice: The Hinge of Europe (The University of Chicago Press, 1974)Jan Morris, The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage (Faber & Faber, 1980)Monique O'Connell, Men of Empire: Power and Negotiation in Venice's Maritime State (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009)Dennis Romano, Venice: The Remarkable History of the Lagoon City (Oxford University Press, 2023)David Rosand, Myths of Venice: The Figuration of a State (University of North Carolina Press, 2001)David Sanderson Chambers, The Imperial Age of Venice, 1380-1580 (Thames and Hudson, 1970) Sandra Toffolo, Describing the City, Describing the State: Representations of Venice and the Venetian Terraferma in the Renaissance (Brill, 2020)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production .