Season 1 Recap
This episode is a recapitulation of the 20 episodes that make up Series 1 of the Maritime History Podcast. The season as a whole examined the high points of maritime history during the Bronze Age, with a specific focus on Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and the Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean. Hopefully this recap can serve as […]
Halloween Episode – The White Ship by H.P. Lovecraft
Hi crew. Yes, this is the Maritime History Podcast, but as this week is the week of Halloween, I figured a somewhat creepy ship tale would be fitting. Credit where credit is due, Jamie at the British History Podcast was my inspiration, so thanks to him for the idea, and be sure to go listen […]
Ep. 011.5 – The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is an anonymous work written by a Greek Egyptian in the first century BCE. The work is a 68-chapter description of the coastlines around the Indian Ocean, with descriptions of the major port cities, the goods that could be had at each port, and much more. It’s directly connected to Roman trade […]
Ep. 008.5 – The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor
I hope you enjoy the Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor in its entirety. Would you like to see more supplemental passages included with our discussions? If you liked this one and want more, leave a comment! Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor Speech of an excellent follower: May your heart prosper, my master. Behold, we have reached […]
