20 – Medicine, Roman and Modern

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20 – Medicine, Roman and Modern

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34 minutes

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Jan 1, 2024

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Dr. Athalia Pyzer and I discuss what - if anything - modern medicine owes to its classical roots.

Released:

Jan 1, 2024

Format:

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Titles in the series (21)

This podcast complements the toldinstone YouTube channel with interviews of scholars and creators working on the most exciting topics in ancient history.

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2 – The Lord of the Rings and Ancient Rome: In this episode, Bret Devereaux (the blogger behind "A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry") discusses the relationships between fantasy and ancient history - and why historical accuracy matters. by The Toldinstone Podcast
62 min listen
3 – Why the Romans Still Matter: Gareth Harney (OptimoPrincipi on Twitter) and I discuss why the Romans are so intriguing - and why, in a broader sense, they still matter in the 21st century. by The Toldinstone Podcast
52 min listen
1 – Why the Fall of Rome Set Europe Back 1,000 Years: In this inaugural episode of the Toldinstone Podcast, Professor Bryan Ward-Perkins outlines the archaeological evidence for the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, and explains why the fall of Rome was so catastrophic. by The Toldinstone Podcast
42 min listen
6 – Why was Alexander the Great so successful?: Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy and I discuss the incredible careers of Alexander the Great and his father Philip II. by The Toldinstone Podcast
96 min listen
4 – How to address a crowd in ancient Rome: Dr. Gregory Aldrete and I discuss how Roman orators used rhetorical tricks and hand gestures to win friends and influence people. by The Toldinstone Podcast
48 min listen
8 – Jerusalem in the Roman World: Simon Goldhill and I discuss Jerusalem's place in the classical world. by The Toldinstone Podcast
41 min listen
5 – The lives of Roman slaves by The Toldinstone Podcast
44 min listen
11 – When was Rome founded? by The Toldinstone Podcast
48 min listen
10 – Reading the Herculaneum Scrolls: Dr. Brent Seales and I discuss the fascinating challenge of "virtually unwrapping" the Herculaneum Papyri. by The Toldinstone Podcast
25 min listen
7 – Trivia, ancient and modern (with Ken Jennings): Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings and I discuss trivia and esoterica. by The Toldinstone Podcast
52 min listen
9 – The Byzantines and the Classical Past: Anthony Kaldellis and I discuss the complex relationship between Byzantium and the classical tradition. by The Toldinstone Podcast
65 min listen
12 – Building a LEGO Model of Ancient Rome: Rocco Buttliere and I discuss his new LEGO model of imperial Rome. by The Toldinstone Podcast
49 min listen
20 – Medicine, Roman and Modern: Dr. Athalia Pyzer and I discuss what - if anything - modern medicine owes to its classical roots. by The Toldinstone Podcast
34 min listen
16 – Climate, Disease, and the Fall of Rome: Kyle Harper and I discuss how climate and disease shaped Roman history. by The Toldinstone Podcast
69 min listen
13 – Rome and Persia: 700 years of rivalry: Adrian Goldsworthy and I discuss the long rivalry between the Roman and Persian Empires. by The Toldinstone Podcast
114 min listen
14 – The Evolution of the Roman Frontier: David Breeze and I discuss the Roman frontiers, with a special emphasis on Hadrian's Wall. by The Toldinstone Podcast
61 min listen
15 – Julius Caesar and the Rhine Frontier: Nico Roymans and I discuss Rome's frontier on the lower Rhine, in what is now the Netherlands. by The Toldinstone Podcast
36 min listen
18 – The Siege and Fall of Constantiople: Roger Crowley and I discuss the Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. by The Toldinstone Podcast
59 min listen
17 – Greece under Roman Rule: Sue Alcock and I discuss the fate of Greece after its conquest by Rome. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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19 – The Rules of Gladiatorial Combat: Michael Carter and I discuss the rules and rituals that governed the lives - and deaths - of Rome's gladiators. by The Toldinstone Podcast
65 min listen
21 – The Ancient Architecture of New York City: Elizabeth Macaulay and I discuss New York's neo-antique architecture. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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21 – The Ancient Architecture of New York City: Elizabeth Macaulay and I discuss New York's neo-antique architecture. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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19 – The Rules of Gladiatorial Combat: Michael Carter and I discuss the rules and rituals that governed the lives - and deaths - of Rome's gladiators. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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18 – The Siege and Fall of Constantiople: Roger Crowley and I discuss the Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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16 – Climate, Disease, and the Fall of Rome: Kyle Harper and I discuss how climate and disease shaped Roman history. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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15 – Julius Caesar and the Rhine Frontier: Nico Roymans and I discuss Rome's frontier on the lower Rhine, in what is now the Netherlands. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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14 – The Evolution of the Roman Frontier: David Breeze and I discuss the Roman frontiers, with a special emphasis on Hadrian's Wall. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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13 – Rome and Persia: 700 years of rivalry: Adrian Goldsworthy and I discuss the long rivalry between the Roman and Persian Empires. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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11 – When was Rome founded? by The Toldinstone Podcast
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10 – Reading the Herculaneum Scrolls: Dr. Brent Seales and I discuss the fascinating challenge of "virtually unwrapping" the Herculaneum Papyri. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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9 – The Byzantines and the Classical Past: Anthony Kaldellis and I discuss the complex relationship between Byzantium and the classical tradition. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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8 – Jerusalem in the Roman World: Simon Goldhill and I discuss Jerusalem's place in the classical world. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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7 – Trivia, ancient and modern (with Ken Jennings): Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings and I discuss trivia and esoterica. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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6 – Why was Alexander the Great so successful?: Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy and I discuss the incredible careers of Alexander the Great and his father Philip II. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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4 – How to address a crowd in ancient Rome: Dr. Gregory Aldrete and I discuss how Roman orators used rhetorical tricks and hand gestures to win friends and influence people. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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3 – Why the Romans Still Matter: Gareth Harney (OptimoPrincipi on Twitter) and I discuss why the Romans are so intriguing - and why, in a broader sense, they still matter in the 21st century. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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2 – The Lord of the Rings and Ancient Rome: In this episode, Bret Devereaux (the blogger behind "A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry") discusses the relationships between fantasy and ancient history - and why historical accuracy matters. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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1 – Why the Fall of Rome Set Europe Back 1,000 Years: In this inaugural episode of the Toldinstone Podcast, Professor Bryan Ward-Perkins outlines the archaeological evidence for the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, and explains why the fall of Rome was so catastrophic. by The Toldinstone Podcast
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