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Classics Ancient World Podcasts (Cincinnati)
UC Classics Ancient World Podcasts
Welcome to the home for UC Classics Ancient World Podcasts,
produced by the faculty and graduate students of the University of
Cincinnati’s Department of Classics. Come along with us as we explore
compelling stories about the lives of people living in the ancient
Mediterranean.
Episodes already available cover topics related to the ancient city
of Pompeii and its destruction, while new series in the coming weeks
will feature Cincinnati and its ties to ancient Greek and Roman culture,
and Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls (to coincide with an exhibit at the
Cincinnati Museum Center: http://www.cincymuseum.org/dead-sea-scrolls).
These series bring together experts in ancient history, language, and
archaeology from our department, from UC’s Judaic Studies Department,
and from Hebrew Union College to share their passion and knowledge about
the Classical world.
The UC Classics Ancient World Podcasts are suitable for
audiences of all ages with an interest in the past, and make a great
supplement on a visit to a museum, or for middle school, high school,
and college classes!
These podcasts are just one part of our department’s outreach
program, aimed at engaging the wider Cincinnati community and promoting
enthusiasm about the ancient world. Learn more about our offerings of
public lectures, presentations, and educational content at: http://classics.uc.edu/outreach
The latest series of podcasts has been made possible due to the
generous support of a Society Outreach Grant from the Archaeological
Institute of America: http://www.archaeological.org/grants/712
The Dead Sea Scroll Series
It has been over 50 years since approximately 900 Dead Sea scrolls
and fragments were discovered in 11 caves in the neighborhood of Qumran,
Israel. In spite of decades of scholarly debate, many questions remain
about the site. Who lived at Qumran? Was it a fortress, a mansion, an
agricultural center, a pottery workshop, or a commune for an ancient
Jewish sect called the Essenes? Was it where the Dead Sea Scrolls were
written, or just where they were collected? Journey with UC Classics
Professor Barbara Burrell, your archaeological roving reporter, as she
describes Qumran’s surroundings, its features, its finds, and its place
in history.
Written and performed by Barbara Burrell; produced by Christian Cloke
and Sarah Lima; featuring Vivaldi's Gloria; recording and editing by R.
Aaron Allen Productions.
Cincinnati and the Classics Series
Ancient historian Kristina Neumann and philologist Michael Hanel (UC
Classics) discuss how the modern city of Cincinnati has much in common
with ancient Rome. Learn where the name Cincinnati came from and
what it has to do with early Roman history. Through a look at these
cities’ water supply, their hilly terrain, and their entertainment
venues (from the Roman Coliseum to Paul Brown Stadium, home of the
Bengals), a tour of downtown Cincinnati shows that more than just the
city’s name harkens back to an important Classical past.
Written by Kristina Neumann; featuring Michael Hanel and Kristina
Neumann; produced by Christian Cloke and Sarah Lima; featuring Vivaldi's
Gloria; recording and editing by R. Aaron Allen Productions.
Pompeii Series
UC Classics graduate student Allison Emmerson shares her expertise on
Pompeii’s tombs. She explains ways in which monuments commemorating
individuals, their families, their slaves, and former slaves can offer
insights into how people lived and what they valued. While these tombs
are an important part of the site for studying the dead, they also
played a prominent role in the living city, serving as places to stop
and sit, write graffiti, and even deposit trash.
Journey back in time to meet noted Roman medical writer Aulus
Cornelius Celsus and naturalist Pliny the Elder as they debate the
merits of Greek and Roman medicine! In this episode, listeners can learn
about bone-saws, cataract operations, enemas, strange recipes for
poultices, and the merits of a good bleeding, all done without the
benefit of anesthesia!
While scientists today closely monitor the world’s active volcanoes,
in AD 79 when Mount Vesuvius erupted, there was little warning and panic
took precedence over scientific observation. Fortunately, one famous
Roman politician and writer, Pliny the Younger, was on the scene and in a
series of famous letters made many important observations about the
eruption and its impact on the residents of the Bay of Naples. Join UC
Classics graduate student Mitchell Brown for an in-depth glimpse at
these fascinating contemporary accounts of the destruction of Pompeii.
No trip to Pompeii is complete without a glimpse of the stunning
casts of the site’s ancient residents who were trapped by the eruption
of Mount Vesuvius. Ever since Pompeii’s rediscovery in the 1740s, the
bodies of the volcano’s victims have captivated visitors to the site. UC
Classics graduate student Sarah Lima delves into the study of human
remains at Pompeii, and shares how they have played a prominent role in
the development of modern archaeology and shaped the popular imagination
of the site’s last days.
In this episode of the long-lost Roman cooking show, “The Splendid
Triclinium,” join host Flavia Poma as she talks Roman cuisine with UC
Classics graduate student Kristina Neumann. In Part 1 they examine the
eating habits of the rich and famous, discuss the Roman diet, and take a
closer look at Roman pots, pans, flatware, and dishes. They say “you
are what you eat,” and from Pompeii we can learn a lot about what
ancient Romans ate!
In our second episode of “The Splendid Triclinium,” our host and
guest move from the dining room to the fish market and fast-food
restaurant! While many of the large houses of Pompeii’s wealthiest
citizens had spectacular dining rooms, most of the city’s inhabitants
had humble cooking facilities at home and relied on restaurants and
carry-out menus. Discover where Romans did their grocery shopping, and
learn about recipes for dormice (yes, mice!) and, for the less
adventurous, deep-fried honey cakes.
Go live to the arena of Pompeii in early AD 79 to meet burgeoning
gladiatorial superstar, Severus, fresh off a major victory! Our intrepid
reporter interviews the new champ, learns about his training, his
finishing moves, and asks why it’s so tricky to fight against a lefty!
Severus talks corruption, riots, the politics of the games, and gives
his thoughts on the construction of the new Colosseum in Rome. Learn why
the Romans loved gladiatorial combat so much from someone with
firsthand experience!
Without the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii would not be what it
is today, but without a prosperous local economy, there would have been
no site at all. UC Classics professor Peter van Minnen looks to
archaeology and ancient texts to answer the tough questions about how
people in Pompeii made their living. Learn about ancient farming,
shipping, and slavery, and discover how the very volcano which destroyed
the city also gave rise to a booming local wine industry!
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