Episode 2 - The fifth century of the Byzantine Period witnessed a new movement near Antioch in Syria that included Christian ascetics who sought to isolate themselves atop stop pillars. Beginning with Simeon Stylites the movement spread northward into Asia Minor. Isolation became ever harder as the faithful, even the Roman Emperor himself, sought the monks' advice and wisdom. I speak with Dr. Daniel Browning, Jr. regarding his recent research across the area of Rough Cilicia in Turkey as he tracks the remains of these fascinating Church Fathers. Get The Dirt on these outrageous column-sitting monks who lived out their years high above the "sins of the world."  The Dirt with Dr Dave