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Episode 26·Dec 5, 2024
Fifth-Century Athens: A Time of War and Culture
Not even the Peloponnesian Wars could stop the continued development of culture in Athens.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 25·Dec 3, 2024
Herodotus: The Greek Invention of History
Herodotus is sometimes called the “father of history,” because he fundamentally changed the way humanity viewed its own story. As we read Herodotus, we’ll uncover answers to the following questions:
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38:21Episode 27·Dec 10, 2024
Thucydides: The History of the Peloponnesian Wars
Thucydides takes one step beyond Herodotus in his approach to history.
35:23Episode 28·Dec 12, 2024
A Lasting Legacy: Greek Poetry and Drama
The grandeur of Greek thought is captured in the heart of Greek tragedy.
29:13Episode 29·Dec 17, 2024
Intro to Philosophy: Its Birth in Athens
Athens’ contributions to the development of the west would be vastly incomplete without its invention of philosophy.
