Hidden "Figures": The Mysteries of Cycladic Culture

Between Greece and Turkey, in the Aegean Sea, lies a chain of islands known as the Cyclades. It's here, long before Indo-Europeans arrived in the area, that a distinct culture emerged, one that's left tantalizing clues into their society in the form of obsidian tools, bronze "calendars" and, most famous of all, marble figurines. What did these latter objects represent? What were they used for? And what ultimately became of Cycladic Culture in general? Find out in this week's episode. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support</a>