Unraveling The Past: Dr. Cline On The Collapse Of Civilization & The Mysteries Of The Bronze Age

Sep 5, 2024

Today, we sit down with Dr. Eric H. Cline, a Professor of Classics, History, & Anthropology at George Washington University. As a classical and biblical archaeologist and ancient historian, Dr. Cline primarily focuses his research on biblical archaeology, the military history of the Mediterranean world, the Bronze Age Aegean, and the international connections between Greece, Egypt, and the Near East during the Late Bronze Age (1700-1100 BCE) ...

Dr. Cline is at the forefront of his field as a well-regarded National Geographic Explorer, Fulbright scholar, NEH Public Scholar, Getty Scholar, and award-winning teacher and author. What can his insights tell us about 1177 – the year civilization collapsed? Tune in now to find out!

In this discussion, we explore:

• The significance of the year 1177 BCE in human history. 
• How archaeological fieldwork actually functions. 
• One of history’s greatest mysteries. 
• Difficult time periods to find within archaeological records. 

To learn more about Dr. Cline’s work with ancient history, click here.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr