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Classical Wisdom Speaks

Classical Wisdom

A Podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. This podcast is provided by Classical Wisdom, to learn more check out www.classicalwisdom.com

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Magnus Maximus & Roman Britain in the 4th Century AD

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2024/09/14

In the boom time in Roman Britain, 3rd century AD, one Roman Emperor made his mark on the chaotic island before he was canceled in his own time... and afterwards. But was the treatment of Magnus Maximus unfair? Was he just a usurper? Or absolutely pivotal in the history and mythology of Britain?Today’s Classical Wisdom Speaks podcast is with Maxwell Craven, historian, archaeologist, and author of several books, including his most recent: "Magnus Maximus: The Neglected Roman Emperor and his Br...

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44:52

Should We Like the Ancient Greek Goddesses? Divine...

Classical Wisdom Speaks ·

2024/08/24

What do the ancient Greek goddesses reveal about ancient Greek culture? Why did people craft such immoral and often unlikeable gods? And what should we really think about Hera? Today's Classical Wisdom Speaks Podcast is with NATALIE HAYNES, author of several books, including Pandora’s Jar, Stone Blind and A Thousand Ships, which was a national bestseller and shortlisted for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Natalie is a comedian— as well as a broadcaster for the BBC, and she has...

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60:26

Why Myths Matter - With Stephen Fry

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2024/08/20

The famed actor and comedian, Stephen Fry, discusses the ancient languages, etymology, and the joy of discovering the Classics through ancient Greek. We question whether Odysseus... or any of the other great names were really heroes and how these stories give us insight on AI and social media, among other things. Have a listen and let me know why YOU think myths are important...If you want to enjoy Stephen’s regular witticisms, you can check out his newsletter here: https://stephenfry.substac...

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53:15

Who Was Julian? Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor

Classical Wisdom Speaks ·

2024/06/26

Flavius Claudius Julianus turned the world upside down. Also known as Julian the Apostate as well as Julian the Philosopher, he ruled Rome as sole emperor for just a year and a half, from 361 to 363. Nonetheless, his impact was substantial. Despite the fact that he was the nephew of Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor of Rome, Julian fought to return Rome to the old gods who had led his ancestors to build their vast empire. As emperor, Julian set about reforming the a...

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80:22

Who Was the Legendary Aeneas and Was He Real?

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2024/05/16

Is there evidence to the tales of Aeneas and the Trojan refugees migrating to Italian shores? Classical Wisdom presents Petros Koutoupis, as he explores this narrative and attempts to shed light on the archaeology of the region during the Late Bronze Age.Petros Koutoupis is an author and independent historical researcher, focusing predominantly on the Late Bronze and Early Iron Age periods of the Eastern Mediterranean and general Near East. Petros is also the author and host of the historical...

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42:59

Apocalypse Now... Versus Apocalypse Then

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2024/04/24

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31:40

Game Theory in the Ancient World

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2024/04/03

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66:37

On the Nature of the Gods: Cicero and the...

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2024/03/20

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65:19

The Death of Literary Fiction.... And its Resurrection?

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2024/03/06

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80:36

The Gathas, Zoroastrianism, and the Ancient World

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2024/02/13

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40:07

The Sequel to the Odyssey? With Tad Crawford

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2024/02/08

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51:17

Was Aeneas a Classical Myth or Bronze Age Hero?

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2024/01/31

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55:40

Was Marcus Aurelius a TRUE Stoic? Panel with Angie...

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2024/01/24

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87:47

Plagiarism: What's the Problem?

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2024/01/21

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38:54

Why do some “Big Caesars and Little Caesars” Rise to...

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2024/01/11

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88:38

Can We Preserve Ancient Languages?

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2023/12/29

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27:57

Should We Glorify Roman Rebels?

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2023/12/07

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40:34

Should We Say “NO”? Lessons from Diogenes...

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2023/11/08

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82:41

How to Save Democracy: The Importance of the Civic...

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2023/10/26

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82:13

Jews in the Ancient World: Time to rethink the...

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2023/10/18

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