The podcast episodes on 'Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold' delve into how Thucydides' 'History of the Peloponnesian War' blends archaeological facts from the Bronze Age with mythological narratives to illuminate the cultural history and origins of Classical Greek civilization.
Episode 15514 examines Thucydides' approach, while episode 12142 introduces a broader exploration of the Bronze Age Mediterranean and its influence on the subsequent Iron Age period that gave rise to classical Greek society.
The podcast series uses archaeological evidence and interpretations to understand the Bronze Age and its transition to the Iron Age, which shaped the mythic cultural history and identity of ancient Greece.