Pandemics, violent eruptions, city sackings, egomaniac emperors. Sound familiar? History always repeats itself. Archaeologist host Darius Arya Digs goes back 2000 years to uncover elements of Ancient Rome & its expansive Empire. On location from the back streets of Rome to the bazaar of Cairo, from the Agora of Athens to the Medina of Tunis, and from the Vatican Museums to the Roman emperor Diocletian’s palace of Split. Episodes drop each Monday!
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Diocletian's palace in Split, Croatia
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Diocletian is the third century emperor that brought the Empire back from the brink of collapse. After generations of uncertainly, his will, administration, military prowess and ruthless drive established a new period of calm that rippled through the Roman empire. Just consider the tetrarchy ruling system, new management of provinces, Edict of Pric…
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Games of Thrones Season 8/ historic Dubrovnik with Ivan Vuković
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Season 8 of Game of Thrones is upon us! So Darius travels to King's Landing & the real-life grandeur of Dubrovnik. Darius explores Fort Lovrijenac (Red Keep on GOT), walks along the city's 2km walls, looking for Cersei. Luckily, local guide & GOT expert Ivan Vuković of Dubrovnik-tourist-guides.com reveals the city's history and tons of insider know…
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Ides of March: walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar in Rome on his last day!
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The assassination of Julius Caesar is one of history's most famous murders in history. Darius talks with author and historian Barry Strauss, who has written the definitive book on Caesar's last days. Darius also walks in real time from Julius Caesar's house (Domus Publica) in the Forum past all of the famed archaeological sites of Ancient Rome to t…
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Ten! Ten Emperors with Barry Strauss
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Who were the most important emperors in ancient Rome, for better and for worse? There are so many to choose from- and Darius explores Rome's best and worst rulers with author Professor Barry Strauss on the launch of his newest book: 10 Caesars! So let's explore from Augustus to Constantine, and Darius always has an eye on the emperors' impact on Ro…
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Green gold- dipping into the world class olive oil of Italy
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Who doesn't like olive oil? It's an essential component of the (once again wildly popular) Mediterranean diet. So, it's high time to really learn the ins and outs of what defines "excellent" olive oil. Darius turns to a world class expert, Johnny Madge (johnnymadge.com), who lives in the Sabina region (and is a frequent visitor to Rome). He is a tr…
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Let's make some ancient chocolate in Modica, Sicily! Step into the kitchen of Antica Dolceria Bonajuto!
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Darius travels to southeast Sicily, to the late Baroque city Modica, to explore the legendary home of Italy's best chocolate. There is no better place than Antica Dolceria Bonajuto to learn about why chocolate found its home here. Darius enters the kitchen with Pierpaolo Bonajuto (his family has been making chocolate here since 1880- 6 generations)…
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Pssst. Want to buy a historic house for 1 euro? Exploring Sambuca di Sicilia!
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On January 17, 2019, millions of people around the world learned about the small historic town of Sambuca di Sicilia through viral news coverage of its offer to sell historic homes for one euro. The city received 100,000 email requests, and Darius was among the many interested in a visit. In particular, he wanted to focus on the issues of heritage …
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I'll drink to that! Lazio wines with sommelier Sarah May Grunwald.
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Italian wines are famous, but how much do you really know about them? Darius certainly loves Italian wine, but craves to learn more about them and their history. So, he sits down with sommelier Sarah May Grunwald (www.antiquatours.com) to talk about the wonderful wines produced in the region of Lazio in the charming setting of Massimo's L'ANGOLO DI…
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The Are Pacis (Altar of Peace) of Augustus is arguably the best preserved monument from the reign of Augustus (31 BC- AD 14). It is also in an impressive setting, centro Rome's latest museum creation, by architect Richard Meier, in traditionally Roman travertine stone, with massive windows and sunroof, matched with an integrated series of videos, p…
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Is Rome ruined? A talk with journalist and travel writer Erica Firpo
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If you study your history, you'll know that Rome has suffered ups and downs: fires, floods, earthquakes, sackings! But in more recent times, the upswing in Roman city administrations leading up to the time of the Julibeo celebration in 2000 is long gone. Now it's a long, hard road ahead, with the past mayors (and current Mayor Virigina Raggi) under…
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Darius sits down at a local cafe in Rome with Daisy de Plume, creator of "That Muse" (THATmuse.com "treasure hunt at the museum") an innovative company that engages visitors in Paris (d'Orsay, Louvre, streets of Paris), London (British Museum, Victoria and Albert, and more), with an eye on Rome, where she once studied art history. Darius and Daisy …
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Join Darius with his friend, tour guide and all-around Rome expert Ettore Bellardini in the Roman Forum for a walk around the Temple of Saturn, on the occasion of the end of year celebration from December 17-23. For an intimate look at Roman religion, archaeology, art, and history. At the end of December, walk with them as they recall the events su…
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Won't you be my neighbor (in Rome)?
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Darius kicks off his new podcast with a walk through his dynamic, historic neighborhood, in the heart of Rome. From the moment he walks down his apartment steps, through the courtyard gate, dropping off the trash, and clicking the front door of his building open, he introduces you intimately to his city: Travel to Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Farnese, L…
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An introduction to Travel: In Situ with Darius Arya
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Introducing Travel: In Situ with Darius Arya. This is a podcast hosted by archaeologist Darius Arya. Each episode finds Arya on location discovering and uncovering elements of the past - from the back streets of Rome to the bazaar of Cairo, from the Agora of Athens to the Medina of Tunis, and from the Vatican Museums to the Roman emperor Diocletian…
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Episode 62: Dreaming of Italy with Kathy McCabe & Rebecca Winke
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In this episode, hosts Sara and Jessica talk with Kathy McCabe and Rebecca Winke about their work on the upcoming PBS series, “Dream of Italy.” Special Guests: Kathy & Rebecca are 2nd & 3rd from left Kathy McCabe is the host and executive producer of the new PBS travel series, Dream of Italy, which is inspired by the award-winning subscription trav…
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Episode 61: Getting Educated About Italian Wine with Hande Leimer
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In this episode, hosts Sara and Jessica talk with sommelier Hande Leimer about Italian wine. Special Guest: Hande Leimer is a certified sommelier & the founder of vino roma, a wine education business in Rome. She was born in Istanbul, and had lived in the USA, and Germany before settling in Italy, where she shifted her career from marketing and IT …
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Episode 60: Digging into Roman Archaeology with Darius Arya
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In this episode, hosts Sara and Jessica talk with archaeologist Darius Arya about what lies underfoot in Rome and elsewhere in Italy. Special Guest Darius Arya, Ph. D, is an archaeologist and professor based in Rome. He co-founded & is the executive director of the American Institute for Roman Culture, and has appeared in several documentaries on t…
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Episode 59: Understanding the Italian Mafia with John Dickie
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In this episode, hosts Sara and Jessica talk with historian and author John Dickie about organized crime in Italy. Special Guest John Dickie is a professor of Italian Studies at University College London, and an internationally recognized specialist on many aspects of Italian culture – including organized crime. He is an award-winning author whose …
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Episode 58: Dream of Venice with Charles Christopher
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In this episode, hosts Sara and Jessica talk with photographer Charles Christopher about his new book, “Dream of Venice.” Special Guest Charles Christopher works in Hollywood as a motion picture and TV still photographer for clients that include Universal Pictures, NBC, Lifetime, Hallmark and Syfy. His travel and cityscape photographs have been fea…
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Episode 57: “Extra Virginity: the Sublime & Scandalous World of Olive Oil” with Tom Mueller
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Hosts Sara and Jessica talk about flooding in Italy, Berlusconi’s resignation and what’s next for the Italian government. Then we speak with special guest Tom Mueller about his upcoming book on the “sublime and scandalous world of olive oil.” Eye on Italy News Stories: Changes to the Italian government Berlusconi resigned [see videos of post-resign…
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Episode 56: The Genius of a Place with Sarah Marder
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Hosts Sara and Jessica discuss the weekend riots in Rome, and George Clooney finally opens up about his evening with Silvio Berlusconi. Then we speak to filmmaker Sarah Marder about her documentary “The Genius of a Place” about the town of Cortona and the concept of sustainable development. Eye on Italy News Stories: Global “Day of Rage” peaceful, …
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Episode 55: The History of Rome with Mike Duncan
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Hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about the Italian economy being downgraded, Wikipedia Italia’s blackout, & an award-winning Italian chef working for McDonald’s. Then we speak with special guest Mike Duncan, the host of the History of Rome podcast, about his podcast & his love of Roman history. Eye on Italy News Stories: Spain and Italy Hit by …
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Episode 54: Cucina Povera with Pamela Sheldon Johns
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Hosts Sara and Michelle update you on the Amanda Knox trial, Berlusconi, earthquake prosecutions and speak with author Pamela Sheldon Johns about her new cookbook Cucina Povera and the influence of post-war Tuscany on its cuisine. Eye on Italy News Stories: Italy’s Troubling Earthquake Prosecutions Italy’s Sole Calls on Berlusconi to Quit for Good …
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Episode 53: Cinque Terre & Liguria Tips with Megan McCaffrey-Guerrera
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Hosts Sara & Jessica are back with a couple announcements, news of Berlusconi’s true feelings about Italy, an Italian town declaring independence, & a drop in the number of weddings in the country. Then we speak with special guest Megan McCaffrey-Guerrera about traveling in the Cinque Terre & Liguria. Eye on Italy News Stories: Berlusconi vows to l…
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