This episode dives into the ancient world, focusing on the Near East, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Bronze Age Collapse, and what Homer got right.

You'll meet the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Hittites, Minoans, Mycenaeans, Phoenicians, Israelites, Babylonians, and Persians.

This is the second prologue episode, intended to set the stage before the decades narrative begins in 1 AD.

*Note that these first few episodes are a little rough around the edges in terms of dictation and sound quality. As the series has progressed, the quality has improved. So if you like the idea, but not the execution, try skipping ahead a few episodes.*