Best Adana Podcasts (2024)

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The Sumerian King List Before the Flood 39:11

6h ago39:11

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This week we go over some points from last week that I wanted to make and then we move onto the Sumerian King List. What it says about history up to the flood and just after and how much it can be trusted. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/vV3a16TJ7tg

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The Top of the Sumerian Pantheon 38:04

2d ago38:04

38:04

This week we go over the state and origin of most of our Sumerian religious and mythological sources. We then go over the most important gods of the Sumerian pantheon, their roles, domains, their relations to each other, and their primary cities and temples. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/BpF9EP33An0…

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Ubaid Follow Up and Uruk and Sumerian Origins 44:36

9d ago44:36

44:36

This week I go into more detail on some Ubiad points I went over last week. Including statuary, linguistics, and warfare. I also talk about some more potential advancements they potentially made when it came to wool and fishing. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/xKIHp2wOI5I…

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The Ubaid Period 44:10

20d ago44:10

44:10

This week we talk about the Ubaid culture of southern Mesopotamia. Beginning with their discovery and then going over their evolution from simple settlements of reed huts to early cities of up to 5000 people and spread out of the south to cover areas that belonged to the cultures that we discussed the last few weeks. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/…

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The Roots of Mesopotamian Civilization: Hassuna and Samarra 39:33

27d ago39:33

39:33

This week we talk about two material cultures that emerge in the Tigris River Valley, the Hassuna and Samarra. We go over what made them unique and what they have in common and the areas they overlapped with each other and the Halaf. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/tKrS1xrUElE…

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The Halaf Culture 37:03

1M ago37:03

37:03

This week we give an overview of the Halaf culture that established itself in the upper Tigris River Valley and spread to occupy land to it's West, North, and Southeast. Not to mention spreading it's material culture well outside of these bounds. We go over what we believe made the Halaf the Halaf, their pottery, statuary, agriculture, and architec…

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Ugarit and Adana 31:15

1M ago31:15

31:15

This week sees us finish our overview of the northern Levantine coast by talking about the foundations of Ugarit and Adana, the mystery of who founded them, and the differences between them. We also talk about a couple of smaller sites in the border regions between the two. Twitter: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/mommI-xQlOg…

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Geography of the Northern Levant and Cilicia 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

This week's episode is focused on the geography and some etymology of the regions we talked about in our central Levant episode and the places we will be discussing for the next week or two. I had some questions come in about several of the places and I though this might be a good time to slow down a bit and talk about it. Next week's episode we se…

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Ceramic Cyprus 27:20

2M ago27:20

27:20

This week we talk about the end of the Aceramic period on Cyprus and the apparent disappearance of the people and culture of that period, the Khirokitia. Then we turn to the arrival of the Sotira people and the arrival of the pottery before they to contract and set the stage for the arrival of the Cacholithic age and people. Twitter/X: https://x.co…

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The Central Levant 27:19

2M ago27:19

27:19

This week we talk about the central Levant and why they were able to more quickly urbanize and the early sites of Byblos and Beirut. We also discuss Damascus, the Beqaa Valley, and Qarqar. As well as who the people inhabiting the sites may have been. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/KfmKH9iptBM…

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Cultures of the Southern Levant 37:01

3M ago37:01

37:01

This week we cover the "end" of the Yarmukian Culter, and the emergence of neighboring cultures to it's south and in some of it's old sites. This includes the Lodian, Nizzanim, and Wadi Rabah. We also talk about the arrival of the chalcolithic age in the levant with the Wadi Rabah and Ghassulian. We also talk about some etymology briefly. Twitter/X…

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Departures, Arrivals, and Changes in the Levant 38:31

3M ago38:31

38:31

This week we move into the Levant to recap and talk about changes happening at Jericho (Tell Es Sultan) this season. We also talk about the spread of pottery and the invention of the earliest (or second earliest) pottery wheel. We also talk about the Western Semitic Languages and the contacts between the region, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. Twitter/X: h…

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Mustatils 34:16

3M ago34:16

34:16

This week I had planned to start covering the eastern Mediterranean coast and the Levant, but I remembered I had one important aspect left to discuss about life in Arabia for this season. The structures known as Mustatils. We talk about their numbers, construction, and what they may have been used for. I also had some viewer feedback to go over. X/…

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The Arabian Neolithic 36:53

3M ago36:53

36:53

This week we move into Asia. The first stop for the continent this season is the Arabian Peninsula. We cover the expansion of the Semitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family into this region as well as the etymology associated with that naming convention. We talk about links between Eastern Arabia and southern Mesopotamia and what products dr…

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Northern Africa West of the Nile 40:13

4M ago40:13

40:13

This week we finish up our coverage of Africa. We go over a couple of points about Set I forgot to mention. I go into some etymology of places and peoples. I talk about the importance of oases as the Sahara desert expanded. I also go over the proto-Amazigh people and the cultures they're associated with that existed during this season's time line 6…

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God of Order and the Gods of the Order 40:58

4M ago40:58

40:58

This week we're back and continuing to talk about Egyptian Mythology. A little earlier than theses versions of the myths may have existed during this season's time frame as there are some elements of society that we don't have a record of existing just yet, but the ideas of a cosmic order affecting the lives of humans and leadership struggles betwe…

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The Creations of the Egyptian Gods 35:33

4M ago35:33

35:33

This week we dive into ancient Egyptian creation myths... or some of them. The gods that were mentioned in these and the concept of natural order Ma'at. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/CruwFshiDIk

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The Red Land and New Cultures 42:32

4M ago42:32

42:32

This week we talk about the eastern desert and the goods that are starting to be sourced from the area. We also talk about the culture doing the sourcing as well as a couple of other cultures emerging between 6000-4000 BC(E) Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/K8pi3MRq0rY…

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Nubia and The Foundations of Kush 41:25

5M ago41:25

41:25

This week we jump ahead to talk about terminology used by the Egyptians about the regions and peoples to their south. We also talk about the site that will become the city of Kerma and the beginning of the Kingdom of Kush. We also check back in with the site of Nabta Playa and it's potential ties to Egyptian, Kushite, and other Nubian cultures. Twi…

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The Highlands and the Sea 35:32

5M ago35:32

35:32

This week we talk about the Cushitic branch of Afroasiatic languages and the peoples of the Horn of Africa as well as their proto states and interactions with Egypt and Arabia. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/nDuDvnf5F2o

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The White Nile, African Great Lakes, and the Omo 31:52

5M ago31:52

31:52

This week we discuss the Eburran culture and it's interaction with a pastoralist groups coming into African Great Lakes Region from the Nile and Horn of Africa. We also discuss said pastoralists and who their modern descendants may be. We also start covering peoples living in the Horn itself. Specifically the Omotic speaker's ancestors. YouTube: ht…

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Lake Chad 26:16

5M ago26:16

26:16

This week we talk about the importance of Lake Chad. The origin of that name. The arrival of pastoralism and the importance of fishing in the region. We discuss the establishment of small scale trade that will eventually grow much larger. We also discuss the interaction between the various ethnolinguistic groups living in and around the region. Twi…

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Lake Chad and The Headwaters Of the Nile 31:49

6M ago31:49

31:49

This week we move to the peoples living around Lake Chad, the eastern Sahel, the southern Nile, and its tributaries between 6000-4000 BC(E) and the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture. We also go over the idea of a macro Nilo-Saharan language and some of the pushback and criticism that got. We talk about the etymology of the Nile and Chari riv…

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Small Advances and Small Branches 43:15

6M ago43:15

43:15

This week we finish this season's coverage of West Africa. I talk about the delay in the adoption of agriculture in the region, and the future expansion of textiles, cloth, and leather production and styles. We also talk about some of the smaller branches (potentially) of the Niger-Congo Language Family including the Dogon and their religion. X/Twi…

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Yadda Hausawa ke tafiyar da masarautarsu a Jihar Edo 10:01

6M ago10:01

10:01

Shirin na wannan mako zai yi duba ne kan yadda Hausawa ke tafiyar da masarutar su a yankin Edo wato jihar Benin a tarayyar Najeriya Danna alamar saurare don jin cikakken shirin tare da Abdullahi IsaBy RFI Hausa

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West African Hunter Gatherers, the Round Head Period, and New Languages 32:51

6M ago32:51

32:51

This episode was a little shorter than I would have liked thanks to some technical issues, but that didn't stop me from talking about the West African Hunter Gatherers that inhabited places like Shum Laka. We also started to touch on the Niger-Congo language family and how branches of it are starting to spread. Particularly Mande (Though it may be …

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Central Africa and it's Gatherers 36:45

6M ago36:45

36:45

This week we talk about the ancestors of Central Africa's Pygmy peoples. We discuss why they may have evolved their shorter stature and their potential social organizations and what we know of their languages. We also discuss the all encompassing importance of the forest to them and what role music played in this importance. Twitter: https://twitte…

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Neolithic South Africa and Pastoral East Africa 42:37

7M ago42:37

42:37

I return this week after a very frustrating experience last week to talk about the ancestors of the modern Khoi and San peoples and some of the reasons that these peoples haven't had to change as quickly as those living in other regions. I also dive into some discussion about hunter gatherer warfare or conflict and what the differences between that…

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Early Urban Infrastructure and Features 45:47

7M ago45:47

45:47

In our last Urbanization special for season 4 we talk about the first major urban sites in Mesopotamia and the Indian subcontinent, and what we know and don't know about them at this early date. We also talk about why these areas were ahead of their neighbors in seeing cities form. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube:https://youtu.be…

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The City and The State 44:39

7M ago44:39

44:39

This week we take a look at some older views of cities and their origins from Plato and Aristotle and compare them with the criteria we discussed last week. I also talk about some feedback about cities in the US and my home state. X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod Twitter: https://youtu.be/XsmZniUlZyA…

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Urban Revolution? 38:56

8M ago38:56

38:56

!! Apologies for the sound mixing. My theme song's volume would not mix in at a lower volume than the episode audio !! This week we're reviewing V. Gordon Childe's 10 criteria of a city and the issues with them. We're also reviewing etymology of smaller sedentary settlements and going over their sizes (at least in an English context) and equivalent…

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The Birth of Metallurgy 43:13

8M ago43:13

43:13

This week we're talking about copper, gold, meteoric iron, and the methods that were used by humans to manipulate and shape these elements. We also discuss the evolution of the concept of a copper age. Twitter: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/C1jZ09bkdDs

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Pig Domestication 25:06

8M ago25:06

25:06

This week we finish this season's animal domestication episodes by talking about Sus domesticus, or pigs. X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/fi8aSGRzre4

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Episode 82 - GOALS GALORE with the Kerem de Mirbay show! 1:20:32

8M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Join Yasin, Emre, Salih and Samet as they discuss where Salih and Samet were and the past few games since the latest episode. Additionally we of course the smashing of Rizespor at home!By The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast

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Camelids and Chickens 46:07

8M ago46:07

46:07

This week's domestication episode talks about the Camelids including the Bactrian Camel, Vicuna, Guanaco, Alpaca, and Llama. As well as the Chicken and its primary ancestor the Red Jungle Fowl. Also we fight some technical difficulties. Twitter: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/9LDCcef0jIY…

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Bees and Beasts of Burden 32:57

8M ago32:57

32:57

This week we move over to our first animal domestication special for this season. In it we talk about Donkeys and Bees. Twitter: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/E6fI2cZ4BSU

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Episode 81 - A joyful performance against Ankaragucu, a Okan Buruk masterclass! 1:05:30

9M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Join Yasin and Can as they discuss what was a very fun game (and three points) vs. Ankaragucu away. Okan Buruk continues to break records and we talk about the next and very important game vs. Sparta Praha.By The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast

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Corn and Agriculture in South America 42:06

9M ago42:06

42:06

This week we complete this season's discussion about crop domestication. In it we finish discussing the crops emerging in Mesoamerica like maize, amaranth, and avocado. We then talk about the foundation of South American agriculture with the emergence of potatoes, cassava, and new world cotton. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: ht…

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Episode 80 - Thursday Night THRILLER! Sparta Prague #UEL 57:18

9M ago57:18

57:18

Join Emre and Can as they dive into the thrilling 3-2 home victory in the Europa League over Sparta Prague! Crew: Emre, CanBy The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast

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Europe, Onions, Cucurbita, and Beans 33:00

9M ago33:00

33:00

This week I deal with a headache, but you get to learn about spelt, onions, and we move into North American to talk about squash and beans. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/6bnT0jSNVZo

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Episode 79 - Back where we belong, first place! Istanbul Basaksehir performance and Sparta Prague predictions. 1:23:19

9M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Join Emre, Yasin and Can as they discuss the drama this weekend in the Superlig in detail, Galatasaray taking their spot in first place, and what they think about the Sparta Prague match-up in the Europa League.By The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast

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Episode 78 - Winter transfers, recent signings and our away victory against Samsunspor. 1:12:38

9M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Join Yasin and Can as they discuss recent completed transfer, all the rumors, strategies being implemented this winter transfer period, and our 2-0 away win against Samsunspor. Crew: Yasin, Can.By The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast

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Bananas and Herbs 32:42

9M ago32:42

32:42

In this weeks episode we finish up corps being domesticated in Asia this season by talking about bananas, water chestnuts, burdock, and perilla. Not only fruits and plants useful as food stuffs but also for medicinal and secondary by product purposes. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/q4U-9bqJRBk…

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Episode 77 - Defeating Gaziantep FK, and the woodwork. 1:00:47

9M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Join Yasin and Can as they discuss Galatasaray's comeback against Gaziantep FK at home in a 2-1 victory!By The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast

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Rice, Soya, and Millet Domestication 36:04

9M ago36:04

36:04

!!!Apologies!!! I just realized I forgot to edit out the clap sync at the start of this episode. I think a cough is in there too. I would normally edit this out, but the audio was already mixed and I deleted the raw files. This week we're continuing our overview of crop domestication. This episode contains information on the different strains of Ri…

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Episode 76- Overcoming Istanbulspor's defiant defense and Sacha Boey leaving his home to Bayern Munich. 1:13:10

9M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Join Emre and Yasin as they discuss our 3-1 home victory against Istanbulspor at home and the transfer of Sacha Boey to Bayern Munich. Crew: Emre, Yasin.By The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast

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Episode 75 - Galatasaray brings the storm to Trabzonspor! 56:24

10M ago56:24

56:24

Join Emre and Can as they discuss the 5-1 win away to Trabzonspor. Is this a new streak of high goal games for Galatasaray? Crew: Emre, CanBy The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast

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The First Domesticated Fruits and Cotton 47:26

10M ago47:26

47:26

This week's episode focuses on the domesticate grape vine and first winery. Cotton trees in the Indian Subcontinent and how they may or may not have spread into the Levant. The start of orchards with the domestication of Apples and Pomegranates. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/waradrevpod YouTube: https://youtu.be/15IJgYZ2U4g…

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Etymology, Rye, Dates, and Olives 47:52

10M ago47:52

47:52

Following a surprising amount of viewer feedback I decided to go into some etymological breakdowns of crops we've talked about so far. I also continue to go over the next round of crops domesticated in the fertile crescent. Including Rye, Dates, Olives. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/waradrevpod YouTube: https://youtu.be/CQOVlTt_M5Q…

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Plant Domestication in Africa 33:31

10M ago33:31

33:31

Season 4 continues with a general information and topics episode. This week's episode sees us talk about the various crops that are being domesticated in Africa during the period of 6000-4000 BC(E) and what regions they're being domesticated in. Twitter: https://twitter.com/waradrevpod YouTube: https://youtu.be/8RZ10ZFHT6E…

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