Episodes

  • Egyptian Friday

    Egyptian Friday
    May 3 2025

    What would a typical “Friday night” look like for a middle-class man in ancient Egypt—at the end of a workweek or on the eve of a major festival—including what time he finished work, how he relaxed, who he spent time with, whether he went out or stayed home, what entertainment or social life was available, and how often nights like that occurred?
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    11 mins
  • Medieval Love Story

    Medieval Love Story
    May 2 2025

    For Layla :)

    Tell me a medieval love story
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    9 mins
  • Ancient Caravan

    Ancient Caravan
    May 2 2025

    What would it have been like to be a Mesopotamian trader in 2300 BCE, including where I traveled, how I lived, what I believed, how I relaxed, and whether I could become wealthy?
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    10 mins
  • Ancient Mindset Part 1

    Ancient Mindset Part 1
    May 2 2025

    How did the worldview, motivations, and stressors of upper-middle-class men in their 30s from different historical civilizations compare to those of the average modern American today?
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    7 mins