The archaeologist shares compelling stories of ruins and lost civilizations, from the Garamantes of ancient northern Africa to Port Royal, Jamaica to Rapa Nui.

A conversation with John Darlington about his new book, Amongst the Ruins: Why Civilizations Collapse and Communities Disappear

The Yale University Press Podcast is a series of in-depth conversations with experts and authors on a range of topics including politics, history, science, art, and more for those who are intellectually curious. Jessica Holahan hosts discussions on all things art and architecture and there are occasional appearances by Yale University Press Director John Donatich.

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A Conversation with British Architect Charles Holland on How to Enjoy Architecture.

What’s in a Building?

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with award-winning classicist Edith Hall about her new book, Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me.

The Therapeutic Benefits of Reading Greek Tragedy

William Whitaker and Heather Isbell Schumacher talk about the life and work of Minerva Parker Nichols.

The Search for a Forgotten Architect

In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Wesleyan president Michael S. Roth about the history of the student, current crises facing higher education, and building pluralistic campuses.

Building Pluralistic Campuses with Michael S. Roth

A conversation with Michael Beggs and Julie Thomson.

A conversation with John Darlington about his new book, Amongst the Ruins: Why Civilizations Collapse and Communities Disappear

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