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A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.

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253: Beatrix Potter

2024/02/13

In this episode, Thomas walks us through the storied life of Beatrix Potter. We also discuss a bully rabbit.

252: Genghis Khan 2: The Coat Khan and a Wife Named Borte

2024/02/06

In this episode, we cover the origins and a chunk of the childhood of Temujin; that's Genghis Khan for all you noobs out there.

251: Kristin Lavransdatter

2024/01/23

Kristin Lavransdatter is a three-volume story by Sigrid Undset. This episode covers volume one. And oh, so much happens. Vows are given. Babies conceived. Fathers hoodwinked. We've got fires. Vagabonds. Poison. Oh, it's good.

250: Genghis Khan 1

2024/01/16

This is the first episode of a series on "The Secret History of the Mongols," the primary source for a big chunk of our knowledge about Genghis Khan. This episode lays the groundwork for the actual book.

249: War of the Roses 10: "Whatsup subjects?"

2023/12/25

Graeme continues the saga of the War of the Roses. Let me encourage you to receive the caresses of fortune with mild endurance.

248: An interview with Pastor C. R. Wiley about his book, "In the House of Tom Bombadil"

2023/12/20

This is an excerpt from Thomas's recent interview with Pastor C. R. Wiley about his book, "In the House of Tom Bombadil." The full interview is on our Patreon! We'll have another new episode next week!

247: Heart of Darkness

2023/11/21

Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is better than you might think. Just as depressing, but probably better. Also, I feel bad for calling Graeme out on "Aprehensious."

246: The War of the Roses 9: A Secret Marriage

2023/11/14

Graeme is back with everybody's favorite historical saga. This time featuring: bro king, a secret marriage, and angry advisors.

245: The Birds, by Aristophanes

2023/10/17

Aristophanes is a hoot. GET IT!? A HOOT.

244: Verbs!

2023/10/10

In this episode, we discuss how using the right verbs can elevate your writing. It is something useful. You should be a person who uses active verbs. They are great things.

243: De Anime, part 3

2023/10/03

This is the last bit of Aristotle's De Anima. I think we've finally got it cracked. Sort of.

242: The Frogs, by Aristophanes

2023/09/27

In this episode , Thomas walks us through "The Frogs," by Aristophanes. We also make animal noises.

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596 reviews

Michael Aurelius 2024/02/23

Michael Aurelius

We (my four kids and I) love this podcast. Y’all are hilarious. We cannot wait to hear about the next Bro-off that will happen in English history. We ...

Maj-Paj 2024/02/15

Don’t listen if you want to stay dim

This podcast is horrible for anyone who wants to remain in the bliss of their ignorance. If staying out of the great conversation is your jam, then th...

DBeav82 2024/02/10

Awesome Podcast!

I love listening to these guys as I work. They do not come at you as experts who tell you what to think but invite you to learn about and wrestle with...

BRV 8068 2024/01/19

Love this podcast

This is such an entertaining way to get an overview of a wide variety of topics related to literature, philosophy, the Classical understanding of man ...

Arms Boy 2024/02/05

Questions

Fun podcast but a bar mitzvah takes place at the age of 13, not 12 as pointed out in episode 12. Also in episode 11, it is said that emotions cannot b...

the trail went cold fan 2023/11/08

Excellent and comprehensible

I can understand the classics when I hear the podcast! A+++ team with good rapport and clear communication.

Obi-wan's girl 2023/10/11

Education Ought Always To Be This Enjoyable

I cannot remember how I came upon this podcast, but I am so glad that I did. I was homeschooled K-12 and I would encourage anyone to do the same, but ...

JereGee 2023/10/03

Thought provoking and kinda weird

I spent a year catching up on this podcast. The final episode of my journey was the Frogs in which Graeme closes by making frog noises. I feel that en...

endrne 2023/08/30

Favorite podcast

I’ve been listening for a year, and I just caught up. I was hooked after searching for some obscure philosophical topic in Spotify and seeing this pop...

Nickt123 2023/07/22

Human

As someone who’s studied the classical texts somewhat, I was delighted to discover this podcast. And they cover such a diversity of topics that I’d re...

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