The ArchaeoTech Podcast · The Archaeology Podcast Network

Reconstructing a Maritime Past: Interview with Matthew Harpster - Ep 214

·38 min·3 clips

Discover how 1,000 shipwrecks reveal hidden hot spots of ancient maritime activity in the Mediterranean.

Dr. Matthew Harpster discusses his book 'Reconstructing a Maritime Past,' using GIS and statistical models to analyze over 1,000 Mediterranean shipwrecks and reveal patterns of ancient maritime activity. The conversation explores how this technique challenges traditional views, compares maritime communities to nomadic cultures, and has potential applications beyond archaeology.

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from The ArchaeoTech Podcast