Eric Cline

Eric Cline, archaeologist and author of 1177 B.C., unpacks the sudden Bronze Age collapse. He explores mega-droughts, earthquakes, disease and migrations as a perfect storm. He examines who the Sea Peoples were, migration imagery in Egyptian reliefs, and the archaeological and textual traces of Ugarit, Troy, the Philistines and early mentions of Israel.

Eric Cline, archaeologist and author known for work on the Late Bronze Age collapse, offers a lively tour of the post-collapse Levant. He explores Philistine origins and DNA evidence, debates how Israelite identity emerged, and traces Phoenician maritime rise and creation of the alphabet. The conversation highlights recovery, cultural blending, and the new world that followed the collapse.

Eric Cline, archaeologist and author known for 1177 B.C., joins to explore the Late Bronze Age collapse. He traces who the Hittites were and how trade and tin supply shaped their fate. He maps the west-to-east spread of collapse, the rise of iron in Cyprus, and which ancient societies adapted best to crisis.

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.

Join archaeologist Eric Cline as he uncovers ancient wine cellars, discusses the difference between a shard and a sherd, and ponders what future archaeologists will think of us. Delve into the excitement of finding ancient sites, the significance of pottery in dating excavations, and the possible impact of plastic on 21st-century civilizations.