Name: #7 - 17 Questions for an Underwater Archaeologist (w/ Peter Campbell) by Ancient Heroes Podcast
Duration: 50 min 37 s
Description: What mysteries lie below the ocean's surface? We talk to underwater archaeologist Peter Campbell about the ancient relics he is looking for in the Mediterranean Sea and beyond.

The Sacred Band was an elite fighting force responsible for the rise of Thebes as the Greek superpower in the 4th century BC. According to ancient sources, it was also formed of 150 pairs of adult male lovers. I talk to historian and author James Romm about the origins and eventual defeat of the Sacred Band of Thebes.

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Would a fighter from the ancient Mediterranean world stand a chance against today's greatest champion in a no holds barred contest? I dive into the history of mixed martial arts in ancient Greece and examine the key factors to consider in this timeless debate.

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How did Alexander the Great die and what was his actual succession plan? Author and researcher David Grant joins us to discuss his investigation into what Alexander wanted for his massive empire after his death, as well as other related subjects.

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Episode 2 of the History of Greece. Considers the findings by the Plakias Stone Age Project about evidence of Lower Paleolithic habitation on Crete and provides a background for understanding the Greek Stone Age in the context of paleoanthropology.

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What mysteries lie below the ocean's surface? We talk to underwater archaeologist Peter Campbell about the ancient relics he is looking for in the Mediterranean Sea and beyond.

#7 - 17 Questions for an Underwater Archaeologist (w/ Peter Campbell)

Exploring the history and mythology of the ancient world. Archaeologists and scholars join to discuss ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other civilizations of the distant past.

#7 - 17 Questions for an Underwater Archaeologist (w/ Peter Campbell)

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