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Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 4: The Phoenicians (1500 – 100 BCE)
We've talked about the Israelites at great length, but just next door in the northern part of Canaan was an incredible group of people known as the Phoenicians. What is their origin? What are they famous for? Let's find out!
Curated Video
The First Roman Hero was a Trojan
So Romulus is the traditional founder of Rome, but the Romans traced their history back even further. In the Iliad, Aeneas is a minor character, one of the dozens of princes of Troy, but in Roman mythology he went on to lead his family...
Professor Dave Explains
The History of Pizza and Types of Pizza in Italy
Everybody loves pizza! It's the world's favorite food. But where does it come from? Italy, of course. But when? And how? And from whom? It's an interesting story! And also, what kinds of pizza do Italians like to eat? Let's talk about...
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: In Our Time: Virgil's Aeneid
Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode is about Virgil's Aeneid. Experts discuss the influences and impact of the piece. Listening requires RealPlayer.