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Witches and demons in ancient Mesopotamia.

Oct 25, 2021

In this episode I'm continuing the #NightofTheLivyDead Halloween tradition with a look at witches and demons in ancient Mesopotamia.

How were they viewed? What made a witch? How did you counter a demon? And how does a magical river battle figure in all this?

Listen and find out!

Music by Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai...

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Jason of Pherae with guest Dr Michael Furman.

Oct 8, 2021

In the 4th century BCE the region of Thessaly underwent a transformation. It went from being fractured to becoming a unified state under the leadership of Jason.

In a short time Jason became a prominent player in Greece, earning the admiration of Xenophon and calling the shots after Leuctra. But then it all ended...

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