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In this episode, Sam and Will look at clues from the Middle Bronze Age that suggest a particular city had strong Aegean influence, including early columns linked to places like Greece, Crete, and Mycenae. They also explore why bull imagery shows up in the region, connecting it to Minoan culture and their sport of bull leaping. From there, they explain a dark Minoan initiation ritual and why that background matters for understanding what happens when two men arrive in Sodom. They then talk about how this context helps explain Lot’s urgency and the city’s violent reaction. For ...