The Cursed Well of Athens: Ancient Magic and Curses 2300 years Later
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! Today, we are delving into an ancient Greek well in the heart of Athens that turned up ancient curses! Who was cursed? What did they inflict? And what does this tell us about the people in ancient Athens?Get ready for another spooky season episode as we dive into ancient curses, magic, the underworld, and more!-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
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The Tomb of Cerberus: Tales of the Underworld and an Ancient Hero
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries podcast! Today, as we welcome October, we are cracking open an ancient tomb to explore where archaeology and mythology meet! That's right, if you love Heracles or Greek Mythology this is the episode for you. From the labors of Heracles to the legends themselves, we are going into this Roman-era tomb that is slowly revealing its secrets. -Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
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A Clash of Chariots & Kings: The Battle of Kadesh
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! Today, we are getting into our war chariots to examine an ancient battle, one that pitted kings and empires against one another in the Bronze Age game of thrones. We are discussing armies, weapons, and the world's oldest peace treaty that emerged from this conflict. Who do you think won this round? As usual, I will be doing my make-up as I get ready with you all as we chat about the battle of Kadesh.-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
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Oldest Food: Ancient Eats and Crafting the World's Oldest Charcuterie
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! It's almost Fall, which means the season of baking, cooking, and more is upon us! Now, if you were to bring an appetizer to a party or gathering, what would you serve? Some bread? Maybe some cheese and wine? Well, today we are crafting our own version of an ancient charcuterie! So gather around, bring your own snacks and drinks, and let's dive in! Which would you try?-Stay CuriousWant more Dirt Diaries?Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
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Ancient Initiation? Secrets of Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries. Today, we're exploring a secret room in the heart of an ancient villa that was preserved during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, known today as the Villa of the Mysteries, which may contain scenes of cultic activity.Is this room connected to initiation into the cult of Dionysus? You be the judge, as we also examine a find that was discovered 100 years later. Perhaps the mystery will finally be solved.What do you think?-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries?Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Join Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger, an archaeologist and art historian, as she delves into ancient history, mythology, intricate artifacts, and more every other Wednesday beginning at 6 am EST.
History, once forgotten, lives again here.
Walk the halls with us as we tell their stories. Class is in session, and this is not your normal Indiana Jones adventure; it's so much more.
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