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Curiosity Meets The Past

Podcast by Dr. Smiti Nathan

English

History & religion

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Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Hosted by archaeologist Dr. Smiti Nathan, each episode features conversations with researchers, artists, and folx from diverse backgrounds who uncover unexpected stories behind objects, places, and people. No background in history or archaeology needed - just your curiosity. Learn more at smitinathan.com/podcast Cover art by Laura Fajín Riveiro & theme music by Noor Hanania

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28 episodes

episode Rethinking Water History at Shushtar in Iran artwork

Rethinking Water History at Shushtar in Iran

What can water systems tell us about people in the past and present? Landscape archaeologist, Dr. Mehrnoush Soroush, guides us through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shushtar in Iran and how her work is challenging dominant water history narratives. In our conversation, she shares the surprising challenges that come with studying ancient water systems, her somewhat nontraditional approach, and what we can learn about humanity along the way. Mentioned on the show: • Academia Page: https://chicago.academia.edu/mehrnoushsoroush 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/rethinking-water-history-at-shushtar-in-iran/ 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan ✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

20 May 2026 - 29 min
episode The Curious History and Science of Blimps artwork

The Curious History and Science of Blimps

Where did blimps come from, and why are we fascinated by them? Geneticist and blimp enthusiast, Dr. Alex Dainis, guides us through the history of these sky vessels, the science behind their design, and what it feels like to ride inside one. In our conversation, she shares what blimps reveal about the way we see the world around us and why they are still around today. Mentioned on the show: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexdainis • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexDainisPhD/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexdainis 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/the-curious-history-and-science-of-blimps/ 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan ✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

6 May 2026 - 21 min
episode What Archaeology Can Bring to the Classroom (and Beyond) artwork

What Archaeology Can Bring to the Classroom (and Beyond)

What can archaeology bring to the classroom and beyond? Archaeologist and filmmaker, Marc Barkman-Astles, guides us through the workshops he runs across England and Wales, the challenges he's encountered, and some of the delightful moments along the way. In our conversation, we explore how public archaeology can help us connect with the world around us. Mentioned on the show: * Website: https://archaeosouptowers.wordpress.com/ [https://archaeosouptowers.wordpress.com/] * YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Archaeos0up [https://www.youtube.com/@Archaeos0up] * Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@archaeos0up [https://www.tiktok.com/@archaeos0up] 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/what-archaeology-can-bring-to-the-classroom-and-beyond/ [https://smitinathan.com/what-archaeology-can-bring-to-the-classroom-and-beyond/]🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan [https://patreon.com/smitinathan]✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com [podcast@smitinathan.com] 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

21 Apr 2026 - 20 min
episode The Ancient Deities People Called Upon artwork

The Ancient Deities People Called Upon

Which deities did ancient people call upon when they needed help? Assyriologist and public educator, Megan Lewis, guides us through some of the surprising sources scholars use to understand the gods and goddesses people turned to in the past. In our conversation, she shares what these sources reveal about how both people and deities have changed over time and why their stories still feel surprisingly familiar today. Mentioned on the show: * Website: https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/ [https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/] * YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalHammurabi [https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalHammurabi] 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/the-ancient-deities-people-called-upon [https://smitinathan.com/the-ancient-deities-people-called-upon] 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan [https://patreon.com/smitinathan] ✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com [podcast@smitinathan.com] 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

8 Apr 2026 - 20 min
episode The Making and Remaking of the Zodiac in Roman Egypt artwork

The Making and Remaking of the Zodiac in Roman Egypt

What can ancient astrological handbooks tell us about the lives of women around 2000 years ago? Egyptologist, Dr. Lingxin Zhang, guides us through fragmented papyri, recycled temple documents, and what one woman did when she learned her family's fate. In our conversation, she shares what these texts reveal not only about the inner workings of the zodiac and astrosciences in Roman Egypt, but also aspects of our humanity. Mentioned on the show: * https://www.instagram.com/guancientegypt/ [https://www.instagram.com/guancientegypt/] 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/the-making-and-remaking-of-the-zodiac-in-roman-egypt [https://smitinathan.com/the-making-and-remaking-of-the-zodiac-in-roman-egypt] 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan [https://patreon.com/smitinathan] ✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com [podcast@smitinathan.com] 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

25 Mar 2026 - 28 min
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