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Digging Up The Past Podcast

Petros Koutoupis

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused history podcast covering ancient history, archaeology, and the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, typically featuring authors, academics, journalists, and other specialists discussing books or research. Suitable pitches include historians, archaeologists, classicists, authors, and knowledgeable cultural commentators with a strong connection to ancient civilizations; booking difficulty is likely medium because guests generally need clear subject expertise or a relevant published project.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

diggingupthepast@substack.com

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Host

Petros Koutoupis - Host and publisher of Digging Up The Past, covering historical news and research related to the ancient eastern Mediterranean and Near East.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Historians, archaeologists, classicists, authors, journalists, and specialist creators with demonstrable expertise in ancient history, archaeology, classical studies, or related cultural subjects. A relevant book, research project, publication, or established history-focused platform is typically useful.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on ancient history or classical subjects, Academic expertise in history, archaeology, or classics, Professional journalism or writing focused on historical and literary subjects, Established history-focused podcasts or public education projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Eric H. Cline - The Discovery And Significance Of The Amarna Letters, The Bronze Age World, And His Book Love, War, And Diplomacy.

Marc Hyden - Emperor Titus’s Rise To Power, Military Career, Relationship With Vespasian, The Destruction Of Jerusalem, And His Challenges As Emperor.

Katy Kostakis - Christopher Nolan’s Adaptation Of The Odyssey, Its Relationship To Homer’s Epic, And The Artistic Changes In The Film.

Alexis Hannah Prescott - The Classical Origins Of Witchcraft, Ancient Representations Of Witches, And The Evolution Of The Witch Archetype.

Matteo Storm - Forgotten Visionaries Who Shaped The Roman World And Why Their Contributions Have Faded From Historical Memory.

Recent Topics

History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Studies, Ancient Civilizations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The Pharaoh's Inbox: Inside the Amarna Letters With Dr. Eric H. Cline

September 24, 2026

Petros Koutoupis sits down with Dr. Eric H. Cline to discuss his latest book, Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters & the Bronze Age World They Revealed.Dr. Cline is a historian, archaeologist, and professor of ancient history and archaeology at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Together, they explore how the Amarna Letters were discovered, the drama surrounding the race to acquire and translate these ancient tablets, and what the letters actually reveal...

Titus: Emperor, General, Destroyer

August 23, 2026

Petros Koutoupis sits down with author Marc Hyden, author of Emperor Titus: The Right Hand of Vespasian, to take a closer look at one of Rome’s most fascinating and often misunderstood emperors. We talk about Titus’ rise to power, his military career, his relationship with Vespasian, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the challenges he faced as emperor. Marc also shares the story behind his book and why Titus deserves a closer look beyond the traditional image of the man remembered for Pompeii...

The Odyssey: Myth, History, and Nolan's Vision

August 05, 2026

Petros Koutoupis sits down with Boston-based freelance journalist, writer, blogger, and child of Olympus, Katy Kostakis, to discuss the recently released Christopher Nolan adaptation of The Odyssey. Warning: there will be spoilers. Just how faithful is Christopher Nolan's take on The Odyssey to Homer's original epic? Which changes work, which ones don't, and were those artistic liberties worth taking? Join us as we break down the similarities, the differences, and whether Nolan stayed true to...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Digging Up The Past Podcast?

Digging Up The Past Podcast is hosted by Petros Koutoupis. Its publicly listed email is diggingupthepast@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Digging Up The Past Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Digging Up The Past Podcast: diggingupthepast@substack.com.

How many listeners does Digging Up The Past Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Digging Up The Past Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Digging Up The Past Podcast?

Digging Up The Past Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Historians, archaeologists, classicists, authors, journalists, and specialist creators with demonstrable expertise in ancient history, archaeology, classical studies, or related cultural subjects. A relevant book, research project, publication, or established history-focused platform is typically useful. Common among recent guests: Published books on ancient history or classical subjects; Academic expertise in history, archaeology, or classics; Professional journalism or writing focused on historical and literary subjects. Recent guests include Eric H. Cline, Marc Hyden, and Katy Kostakis.

How hard is it to get booked on Digging Up The Past Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Digging Up The Past Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Studies, and Ancient Civilizations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

diggingupthepast@substack.com

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