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Knossos

Knossos

FromThe Ancients


Knossos

FromThe Ancients

ratings:
Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The legend of the Minotaur and its labyrinth has captivated us for centuries, but is there any evidence of it really existing?In this episode, Tristan visits the Ashmolean museum in Oxford to interview Dr. Andrew Shapland, the curator of a new exhibition exploring the Bronze Age settlement of Knossos in Crete - the home of the mythical King Minos, the Minotaur and the labyrinth.Together they explore ancient artefacts that hint at human sacrifices being carried out, and find out through archaeological evidence if there is any truth behind the myths.The Senior Producer was Elena GuthrieThe Assistant Producer was Annie ColoeMixed & edited by Stuart BeckwithFor more Ancients content, subscribe to our Ancients newsletter here.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.