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Episode 38·Jan 16, 2025
Greece and the Fine Arts: The Legacy of Greek Art and Architecture
No discussion of Ancient Greece is complete without talking about its influence in the worlds of art and architecture.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 37·Jan 14, 2025
Aristotle: On Politics
To Aristotle, moderation is the key to happiness, both for the individual and in the political arena. As we explore Aristotle’s Politics, Rabbi Rocklin will answer the following questions:
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44:31Episode 39·Jan 21, 2025
The Dawn of the West: Hellenism and the Jews
The Hellenistic era will open the door for Greek and Jewish thought to finally meet and begin to wrestle with each other.
43:01Episode 40·Jan 23, 2025
Across the Ionian Sea: The Rise of Rome and the Punic Wars
The next great power in western civilization will rise as Rome takes its place on the world’s stage.
36:43Episode 41·Jan 28, 2025
Myth and Memory: Livy's Stories of Rome
The Rome that lives on in memory owes its legacy to one of its greatest historians: Livy.
