*NEW!* Primary Source LII: Loredano & The Black Death
The Black Death swept across Europe in the mid-14th century, killing millions and leaving entire regions devastated. No corner of the contin...
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20 of 120 episodes51. Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire: Cyprus Between Athens & Persia with Christian Körner
After the failed revolt against Persian rule, Cyprus experienced a brief and uneasy calm. But that peace quickly unraveled, as the island wa...
Primary Source LI: An Excerpt from Diodorus Siculus
Diodorus Siculus was a 1st-century BCE Greek historian from Agyrium in Sicily who wrote during the late Roman Republic. His most famous work...
50. Kypriōn Politeia: The Political Structures and Administrative Frameworks in Iron Age Cyprus with Beatrice Pestarino
The city-kingdoms of Iron Age Cyprus have always been something of a mystery -- in fact "city-kingdom" itself is a bit of a misnomer to begi...
*NEW!* Primary Source L: The Idalion Tablet
…and here we are...the 50th Primary Source! Thank you so much for your continued support; it truly means a lot! ----------------------------...
49. Saints, Synods, and Struggles: The Rise of Christian Cyprus with Young Kim
In this episode, I welcome Dr. Young Kim, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, to discuss the role of Cyprus in Late A...
*BONUS!* Fragrant & Flavourful: On the Flaouna/Pilavuna & Identity with Anna Charalambidou
In this bonus episode, I sit down with Dr. Anna Charalambidou from University College London to explore flaounes (φλαούνες/pilavunalar), the...
Primary Source XLIX: An Excerpt from St. Epiphanius' Panarion
St. Epiphanius ranks among the most important and well-known saints of Cyprus. Ordained as Bishop of Constantia (Salamis) in the 4th century...
*BONUS!* Sun, Sand...and Scandinavians? Vikings in Cyprus
OK so "Vikings in Cyprus" is a bit hyperbolic as the term Viking tends to suggest pre-Christian marauding warriors who pillaged and plundere...
48. Ancient Art from Cyprus and the Mediterranean: The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art with Joanna Smith
In this special episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joanna S. Smith, Consulting Curator for the new permanent gallery for the Cypriot Collection at t...
*SPECIAL!* Cypriot Naming Conventions and WWI Enlistment Data with Andrekos Varnava
Ever heard of the names "Finikou" or "Pastirou?" Neither have I! In this bonus clip from episode 31 on "Cyprus in the Great War: The Cypriot...
47. Signs, Scripts & Silence: Cypro-Minoan with Cassandra Donnelly
Support the Podcast! Nominate The History of Cyprus Podcast for the 2026 CYDIA Award: https://www.cyprusdiasporaforum.com/nominate Cypro-Min...
Primary Source XLVII: Sir Arthur Evans and the Cypro-Minoan Script
Sir Arthur Evans was a British archaeologist best known for excavating the Minoan palace at Knossos in Crete. He named the Minoan civilizati...
46. By Sword and By Song: The Byzantine Warrior Hero with Chrysovalantis Kyriacou
In this episode, I'm joined again by Dr. Chrysovalantis Kyriacou where we discuss the ακριτικά τραγούδια i.e., the Acritic Songs! These are...
*SPECIAL!* Dark Christmas Folklore in "Motherwitch," a Film by Minos Papas
Merry Christmas! 'Tis the season to light your fireplaces and put out your colanders -- the 12 Days of Christmas are here! And of course you...
Primary Source XLVI: The Acritic Songs
The Acritic Songs are a collection of Byzantine folk songs whose origins date back to the 9th-11th centuries. These songs celebrate the expl...
45. (in)Conspicuous Consumption: The Material Culture of Medieval Cyprus with Maria Parani
Material culture-textiles, ceramics, furniture, even the games people played-offers us a window into the lived experience of a diverse socie...
Primary Source XLV: The Travels of Wilbrand von Oldeburg
To begin with, I'd like to draw your attention to the music in this primary source. It is called J. II. 9 (Turin Codex) also known as the Cy...
*BONUS!* Armenian-Cypriots with Alexander-Michael Hadjilyra
The history of Armenians in Cyprus is traced back to centuries, shaped by waves of migration, resilience, and cultural contributions. In thi...
44. Piety and Passion: Women in Medieval Cyprus with Angel Nicolaou-Konnari
The legal status of women in medieval Cyprus was influenced by a mix of Byzantine, Frankish, and local customs. While legal frameworks varie...