Curious Minds: The Bronze Age

Episode 2

Food And Beverage

Eric Cline, Professor of Classics and Anthropology at George Washington University, discusses the culture of food and wine in the ancient Mediterranean world.

Episode 3

The Invention Of Writing

Eric Cline, Professor of Classics and Anthropology at George Washington University, examines the invention and development of writing since ancient Mesopotamia.

Episode 4

Social Networks In The Bronze Age

Eric Cline, Professor of Classics and Anthropology at George Washington University, explains how kings of Syria and Egypt bridged great distances to communicate during the Bronze Age. And how those working for the monarchs sent messages as well.

Episode 5

The Fall Of The Bronze Age

Eric Cline, Professor of Classics and Anthropology at George Washington University, describes the factors leading to the decline of the Bronze Age Mediterranean civilizations, a collapse equivalent to the demise of the Roman Empire 1500 years later.

Episode 6

Life Of An Archaeologist

Eric Cline, Professor of Classics and Anthropology at George Washington University, takes you through one day in the life of an archaeologist, which starts at 4:30AM!