02 Bronze Age Apocalypse 1177BC w/ Eric Cline

Archaeologist Eric Cline discusses the mysterious collapse of major civilizations at the end of the second millennium BC, exploring the role of the Sea Peoples and comparing it to the fall of the Roman Empire. The perfectly preserved Uluburun Shipwreck provides insights into late Bronze Age trade. The collapse of the Mycenaean civilization is analyzed, considering the impact of the Santorini volcano eruption and possible causes such as the Sea Peoples, earthquakes, drought, and famine. Parallels are drawn between the late Bronze Age crises and present-day events like ISIS and the refugee crisis.