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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
Conversations: The Evidence is in the Thigh Bone, Climate and Collapse in the Bronze Age w/ Dr Flint Dibble
Apr 26, 2024
Dr Flint Dibble discusses how animal bones reveal insights into the end of the Bronze Age due to climate change, challenging misconceptions. Topics include Nestor's Palace identification, volcanic eruptions impact on agriculture, historical disasters effects, societal changes, agricultural transitions from sheep to goats, and climate change adaptation lessons from past civilizations.
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- Climate change impacted ancient agriculture, leading to shifts in livestock species.
- Homeric poetry influenced sacrificial rituals in ancient Greek societies.
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Adaptation to Drier Climate Through Intensification
During a period of increasing dryness in the Eastern Mediterranean around 1500 BC, humans adapted by intensifying agricultural practices. They began growing crops in more marginal landscapes, indicating efforts to maximize production. This adaptation led to a period of cultural flourishing, marked by structures like palaces and the use of linear B script.
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