Dan Snow's History Hit The Bronze Age Collapse
Aug 8, 2024
Eric Cline, an expert on ancient civilizations and author of '1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed', discusses the mysterious Bronze Age collapse. He explores the catastrophic events like famine, drought, and invasions that resulted in chaos in the eastern Mediterranean. Cline sheds light on interconnections among civilizations like the Minoans and Egyptians, and examines the role of the Sea Peoples, who may have been climate refugees. The conversation also reflects on the link between past droughts and today's climate challenges.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Interconnections of the Late Bronze Age
03:24 • 4min
Trade and Turmoil in the Bronze Age
07:17 • 14min
The Lasting Impact of Prolonged Droughts on Civilization
21:16 • 2min
The Fall of the New Kingdom: Context of Collapse and Chaos
23:12 • 2min
The Sea Peoples: From Invaders to Migrants
24:56 • 15min
Myths and Memories of the Bronze Age
40:13 • 3min