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Episode 24. From Myths to Metallurgy: The Rise of Ancient Anatolia Trade 1:00:35

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Send us a text What can ancient myths teach us about history and culture? Join us as we unravel the spellbinding legend of Shahmaran, the Queen of Serpents, and her fateful encounter with Tahmasp. This myth sets the stage for our exploration of ancient Anatolia, a region rich in history and cultural exchanges with the Greeks. We venture into the de…

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Episode 23. Ancient India's Economic Evolution 1:23:10

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Send us a text Can the principles of an ancient Indian treatise still guide modern governance and economics? Explore the remarkable rise of the Mauryan Empire, where Chandragupta Maurya, under the mentorship of Chanakya, transformed post-Alexander India into a powerhouse by overthrowing the Nanda Empire in 321 BCE. Utilizing the comprehensive Artha…

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Episode 22. The Financial Frameworks of Ancient India: Usury, Banking, and Coinage 57:39

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Send us a text How did ancient civilizations manage to thrive without modern conveniences? Join me, Mike D, as we uncover the secrets behind the prosperity of Ancient India. Ever wondered how ancient societies organized themselves socially and politically? Our exploration continues with an in-depth look at the Kuru kingdom and the migration of Indo…

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Episode 21. Unveiling the Peaceful Prosperity of the Indus Valley: Advanced Cities, Trade Networks, and Engineering Mastery 48:31

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Send us a text Ever wondered how an ancient civilization could thrive without war? Learn the secrets of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the most advanced and peaceful societies of the ancient world. Join us as we unravel their enigmatic writing system, standardized weights and measures, and extensive trade networks that connected them with di…

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Rediscovering Indus: From Agricultural Roots to Trade Brilliance 36:15

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Send us a text What if we told you the ancient Indus Valley civilization had a trade network as sophisticated as a modern-day global economy? On this episode of the History of Money, Banking, and Trade podcast, we unravel the secrets of the Harappans, who flourished around 3300 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. Join me, Mike D, as we…

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Episode 19. Ancient Civilizations Entwined: Trade, War, and Culture in Nubia and Egypt 1:12:16

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Send us a text How did ancient Egypt and Nubia influence each other's rise and fall? Join me, Mike D, as we explore the turbulent histories of these two great civilizations on this episode of the History of Money, Banking, and Trade podcast. We begin by examining Egypt's early campaigns into Nubia, focusing on their strategic military outposts that…

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Episode 18. Ancient Nubia Unveiled: Pyramids, Trade Marvels, and Strategic Mastery 59:25

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Send us a text Did you know that Nubia had nearly twice as many pyramids as Egypt? Join me, Mike D, on an unforgettable journey through the ancient civilization of Nubia, a land that played a crucial role in shaping the trade networks of Northern and Eastern Africa. We'll explore the profound connection between Nubia and Egypt, brought to life thro…

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Episode 17. Ancient Commerce under the Pharaohs - From Greek Influence to Cleopatra's Reign 1:18:07

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Send us a text Embark with us on a historical odyssey that brings to light the economic transformation of ancient Egypt, a narrative woven through the actions of legendary figures and the dynamic shifts in trade and currency. Our exploration opens with the arrival of Greek influence, spearheaded by Alexander the Great, whose vision and respect for …

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Episode 16. The Flow of Power: Foreign Dominance and the Shifting Sands of Egyptian Supremacy 50:40

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Send us a text Uncover the secrets of a bygone era as we navigate the rise and subsequent eclipse of the Nubian Empire, a civilization that emerged from Egypt's weakened grasp to forge its own path of dominance. King Kashta and his descendants rose to the challenge, leaving an indelible mark on history by claiming the Egyptian throne and birthing t…

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Episode 15. The Labyrinth of Luxury and Conflict in Egypt's Golden Era 1:00:18

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Send us a text Embark on an extraordinary voyage back to Ancient Egypt's glorious days with us, where we promise to unveil the splendors of Amenhotep III's rule and the dramatic shifts in society and economy that followed. As we regale you with tales of Nubian conquests and diplomatic marriages during Egypt's ascendance, we'll also reflect upon the…

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Episode 14. Chronicles of Trade and Power in the Egyptian Middle Kingdom 1:12:56

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Send us a text Step back into the sands of time with me, Mike D, as we unlock the secrets of an ancient empire's rise from the ashes. Imagine a realm where black eyeliner symbolizes not just beauty, but a complex web of trade and cultural exchange that reaches across continents. We're setting sail on a narrative journey that spans from the Theban-l…

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Episode 13. Unveiling the Majesty of the Old Kingdom: Egypt's Economy, Pyramids, and Path to Eternity 45:32

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Send us a text Embark on a time-traveling adventure with me, Mike D, as we explore the ancient economy and the enigmatic world of Egypt's Old Kingdom. Uncover the secrets behind the towering pyramids and the meticulous mummification rituals that signified the Egyptians' reverence for the afterlife. Through the lens of history, we'll understand how …

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Navigating the Nile: Ancient Egypt's Mythology, Engineering, and the Art of Economic Power 52:23

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Send us a text Embark on a time-traveling adventure back to ancient Egypt, a land shrouded in myth yet foundational in developing economic systems that resonate through ages. Our exploration is not a mere recount of history but a revelation of how mythology and political power entwined to sculpt a civilization's approach to trade and governance. Fr…

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Episode 11. The Foundations of Pharaonic Power Through Trade and Settlements 41:09

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Send us a text Unearth the secrets of a civilization that has captivated scholars and laymen alike; ancient Egypt's economy comes alive under the scrutiny of our latest episode. Prepare to be enthralled as we chart a course down the Nile, where the forces of trade, agriculture, and the enigmatic Earth's axial precession converge to shape the everyd…

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Episode 10. Echoes of Babylon: Unveiling the Ancient Roots of Finance and Banking Powerhouses 1:00:02

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Send us a text Embark on a voyage back in time to the bustling marketplaces and grand temples of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, where commerce thrived and the stakes were as high as the ziggurats. I, Mike D, am your guide into a world where the ancient Egibi banking dynasty laid the foundations for finance centuries before the Medici ever dreamed of in…

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Episode 9. The Spectacle of Babylonian Power and the Intrigue of Economic Mastery 54:51

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Send us a text Embark on a historical odyssey that will redefine your understanding of ancient Mesopotamian politics and economics. I, Mike D, am your guide through a saga of kings and empires, where the mighty Assyrians and Babylonians clash, and the wisdom of Nebuchadnezzar II echoes through the ages. Together, we'll scrutinize the delicate dance…

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Episode 8. Journey Through Mesopotamia: The Neo-Babylonians, Silver Economies, and the Maturation of Ancient Trade Systems 35:10

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Send us a text What if you could travel back in time to witness the political turmoil and economic evolution of ancient Mesopotamia? We're pulling back the curtain on the fascinating history of the Chaldeans, whose strategic mastery over the Euphrates River trade routes catapulted them to power, only to be toppled by Babylonian kings and the formid…

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Episode 7. Swords and Silver: The Assyrian Empire’s Legacy of Trade and Warfare 1:14:48

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Send us a text Ever wondered how the Neo-Assyrian Empire, infamous for its cruelty, managed to foster regional stability and boost trade? Join us as we trace the footsteps of formidable Assyrian kings, from Shamshi-Adad and Adad-nirari II, right through to Ashurbanipal. This episode offers an insightful tour of their reigns, revealing the strategic…

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Episode 6. From Trading Outpost to Power Hub: Assur's Rise in Mesopotamia 42:48

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Send us a text Prepare to journey through the ancient sands of Mesopotamia as we uncover the rise of the city-state of Assur. The episode unfurls the grand and stirring tale of Assur's transformation under King Shamshi-Adad I, from a tiny trading outpost to a power hub in the heart of Mesopotamia. Are you ready to explore the king's triumphant reig…

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Episode 5. Unearthing Assyria: The Evolution of Trade, Silver, and Financial Structures in an Ancient Economic Powerhouse 1:04:38

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the Assyrian Empire, famed for its brutality, was also one of the world's first economic powerhouses? Prepare to be taken on a riveting journey back in time to the evolution of trade and money in the ancient world. From the Greek mercenary army's shock at finding abandoned cities to the groundbreaking shift…

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Episode 4: Hammurabi and the Genesis of Commerce: Exploring Trade, Banking and Wealth in Ancient Babylonia 43:13

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Send us a text Step back in time with us to the Old Babylonian Empire, where the framework for modern commerce and finance was first established. We'll examine Hammurabi's pivotal role, his laws aiming to protect his people while also outlining the rudimentary principles of trade and money. From laws preserving slavery to harsh penal codes for stol…

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Episode 3. The Legacy of Babylon: Ancient Economic Systems and their Contemporary Influence 1:01:52

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Send us a text Ready to journey back in time and uncover the secrets of ancient Babylon? What if I told you that there's a thread connecting the financial systems of this ancient city to today's economic norms? This episode takes you on a captivating exploration of Babylon, from its humble beginnings as a village to its peak as an economic and regi…

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Episode 1: Unraveling the Origins: History of Money, Trade and the Rise of Sumerian Culture 46:41

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Send us a text Hello, history buffs! Get set to time-travel with us as we unravel the intriguing saga of money, banking, and trade from the dawn of civilization to the digital era. How did the end of an ice age unfold into agricultural revolution and the rise of Sumerian cities like Urik and Ur? How did these bustling metropolises sow the seeds of …

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Episode 2. Trade, Laws and Wars of Sumer 47:49

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Send us a text Prepare to step into the past and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of ancient Sumer. The world's first banks were far from the high-rises we see today - they were temples, buzzing hives of trade where people would deposit their valuables and receive goods in return. Along with the Damkaras, traders working on behalf of these tem…

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Episode 26: Samarra 31:47

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As we finish off the Neolithic we must first go backwards to one of the less well known but vastly important cultures of the Neolithic Near East - the Samarra. As the first known Neolithic culture of Southern Mesopotamia the Samarra gave rise to many developments which underpinned the later civilisations of this part of the ancient Near East. It is…

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Episode 25: The Neolithic Comes to Transcaucasia 43:17

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In the east of Anatolia and off to the north of Mesopotamia is the southern Caucasus, which is also known as Transcaucasia. This region combines being one of the last parts of the Near East to have mobile hunter-gatherers, and one of the first regions of the Near East to practice copper metallurgy. In between we have the sixth millennium cal BCE, w…

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Episode 24: Early Chalcolithic Anatolia 44:20

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After all of the arguments that we saw for the Wadi Rabah as to whether it was part of the Late Neolithic or part of the Early Chalcolithic, this time we shall have a look at Anatolia in the first half of the sixth millennium cal BCE - which is widely agreed here to the Early Chalcolithic. Unlike the more widespread cultures of the Halaf or the Wad…

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Episode 23: Wadi Rabah 39:18

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In this episode we head south to look at one of the major cultures of the Southern Levant during the sixth millennium BCE - the Wadi Rabah. While there is a lot that we know about the Wadi Rabah culture, there is also a lot that we argue about. Really, a lot. If you have any questions or comments you can email me at prehistorypodcast@gmail.com or r…

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Episode 22: Halaf 1:03:13

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The Halaf culture was first discovered on the eve of the first world war at Tell Halaf in eastern Syria. The beautifully made and elaborately decorated pottery of this culture made it a sensation in the archaeology of the ancient Near East in the early twentieth century, as no one had previously imagined that small and simple farming villages could…

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Episode 21: Cyprus Goes the Way of the Khirokitia Culture 39:12

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After having a look at the seventh millennium BCE across Anatolia, the Levant and Mesopotamia, it is time to come back to Cyprus and see how life changed here after 7000 cal BCE. After the end of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic on Cyprus we see the development of the Khirokitia culture. Unlike with the regions which we have talked about on the mainland, …

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Episode 20: Mine! Advances in the Seventh Millennium BCE 35:12

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Now that we have seen how societies changed over the seventh millennium BCE in Anatolia, the Levant and Mesopotamia it is time to have a look at a couple of important and common developments that we see in these regions during this later part of the Neolithic. While groups of people across these regions seem to drift apart during the seventh millen…

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Episode 19: The many faces of Late Neolithic Mesopotamia 1:11:04

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Now that we have had a look at the seventh millennium BCE in Anatolia and the Levant, this time I want to have a look at the change from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic to the Pottery (or Late) Neolithic across the large area of Mesopotamia - the land between the rivers. If you have any questions or comments you can email me at prehistorypodcast@gmail.co…

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Episode 18: The Levantine Pottery Neolithic 46:49

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Following our look at the change into the Pottery (or Ceramic) Neolithic in Anatolia, this time we are having a look at the Pottery Neolithic (also the Late Neolithic) in the Levant. Actually, this is the Pottery Neolithic of two Levants - the northern and southern Levant. Here we have two different sets of changes after 7000 cal BCE, happening in …

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Episode 17: Ceramic Neolithic Anatolia 42:41

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With the end of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic the Near East moved into the Pottery Neolithic - also called the Ceramic Neolithic or Late Neolithic depending on the region. Today we can have a look at this change into the Ceramic Neolithic across Anatolia. If you have any questions or comments you can email me at prehistorypodcast@gmail.com or reach me …

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Episode 16: Collapse? The end of the PPNB 33:40

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Today we say goodbye to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B with a look at the collapse of the PPNB world system. Of course, as it is still up in the air as to whether we ever actually HAD a PPNB world system, we can also have a look at whether or not we actually have a PPNB collapse. Have a listen and tell me what you think. Does the PPNB collapse, or not…

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Episode 15: Cyprus 30:24

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Now that we have had a good look at the Pre-Pottery Neolithic in most of the Near East, this time we are travelling over to Cyprus. Cyprus also has a Pre-Pottery Neolithic, but it isn't exactly what we might expect based on what we know about the Neolithic in the rest of the Near East. Looking at the wonderful Pre-Pottery Neolithic of Cyprus change…

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Episode 14: Social Bubbles and Social Networks in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic 23:03

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Now that we have seen how people moved over to growing rather than gathering their own food, and settled into villages with the birth of communal village life, we can have a look at some of the other developments happening across the Near East during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic. We can also see how the scale of these changes happening across the Near…

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Episode 13: It takes a village to make the Neolithic 30:02

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This week we are looking at what life was like in Neolithic settlements, and how these have changed from the first permanent houses that we found in the Late Epipalaeolithic. Both time periods have houses, and in some cases the houses are not all that different. However, in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic we no longer just get houses, we get villages - a…

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Episode 12: Domestication on the Hoof in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic 19:58

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Last week we looked at the move from collecting to growing our own food during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic by discussing the process of plant domestication. This week we complete this change in how we fed ourselves by looking at the process of domesticating food that has a tendency to wander off a bit more than plants do - animals. If you have any qu…

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Episode 11: Bright Ideas? Growing your own food in the Neolithic 27:11

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This week we will be starting on the Neolithic, the last of our three stone ages. As a lot of big things happen in the Neolithic, we can't do everything in one episode so I am breaking it up and spreading the Neolithic across a series of episodes which will deal with the different big events. This week, we start with the first of these big changes:…

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Episode 10: Settling into the Late Epipalaeolithic 30:55

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Last time we looked at whether or not we could really think of the earlier Epipalaeolithic as being something distinctly different from the later Upper Palaeolithic. This week we look at the later Epipalaeolithic, which is definitely different from the Upper Palaeolithic and even pretty distinct from the earlier Epipalaeolithic. We look at the end …

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Episode 9: Why do we have an Epipalaeolithic? 23:07

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The Epipalaeolithic - the period from the Last Glacial Maximum to just before the beginning of farming - is an awkward period to characterise in the prehistory of the Near East. Mostly this is because the division between the Upper Palaeolithic and the earlier part of the Epipalaeolithic is a bit murky. This week we will look at this division, and …

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Episode 8: Eating and Social Networking in the Upper Palaeolithic 27:44

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This week we continue our look at the Upper Palaeolithic of the Near East with a look at what people were eating, and how they were eating it. Life is not just about food though, even for Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers. So, we will also look at how Upper Palaeolithic people dressed and decorated themselves, visited with other people and swapped good…

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Episode 7: Inventing the Upper Palaeolithic 29:12

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Last week we said goodbye to our cousins the Neanderthals and stood along as the only people species in the Near East. This week we shall see what we humans got up to in the Upper Palaeolithic now that we had the whole place to ourselves. If you have any comments or questions you can reach me at prehistorypodcast@gmail.com or on the website at preh…

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Episode 6: Humans, Neanderthals and the Middle to Upper Palaeolithic Transition 26:39

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This week we say goodbye to the Middle Palaeolithic. Modern humans have migrated out of Africa and into the Near East, and this time they mean to stay. Have a listen to what we know about the change for the Middle Palaeolithic Near East of the Neanderthals to the Upper Palaeolithic Near East of us modern humans. If you have any comments or question…

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Episode 5: Middle Palaeolithic Humans in Arabia 22:53

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This week we look at the last stage of the Middle Palaeolithic. After looking at Neanderthals last week, here we get into what we know by contrast about humans in the Middle Palaeolithic, and what we have learned so far about a new, up-and-coming area of archaeological research into humans in the Middle Palaeolithic - the Arabian Peninsula. If you …

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Episode 4: Neanderthals 40:49

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In this episode we continue in the Middle Palaeolithic, looking at our cousins the Neanderthals. This episode examines what we know about Neanderthals, and what mistakes which we made about them in the past that have led to the popular view of Neanderthals being so very wrong. If you have any comments or questions you can reach me at prehistorypodc…

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Episode 3: Making the Middle Palaeolithic 25:13

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In this episode we move into the Middle Palaeolithic, looking at how life changed in the Near East after about 215 thousand years ago. Changes in the way that people moved around, particularly a change to the use of caves for camps or base-camps means that we are starting to get more information about the structure of daily life in the past, at lea…

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Episode 2: The Lower Palaeolithic 29:38

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Archaeological evidence for people in the ancient Near East begins with the Lower Palaeolithic. When Homo erectus wandered out of Africa and spread out across other continents they left traces of their lives across our region. Here we discuss what we know about the first people to call the Near East home - how they lived, what they ate, and how the…

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Episode 1: A long and short prologue 44:00

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Before we begin with the first people in the ancient Near East, here is a prologue of everything which people got up to beforehand. This is a brief coverage of everything that we know about human evolution from our last common ancestor with chimpanzees and gorillas up to the appearance of humans.

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