Podcasts about classical literature

Welcome to another Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! Over the years, we've had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series, we're bringing back some of the most popular and essential episodes to help parents, educators, and school leaders better understand the core principles that make this movement so impactful.Why should Christian students read pagan books? Wouldn't it be safer to stick to Christian authors? Shouldn't we only fill our children's minds with explicitly biblical works? These are common concerns among parents and educators, and in this episode, Dr. Louis Markos offers a compelling answer.Many of history's greatest books—from Homer to Plato to Virgil—were written by pre-Christian authors. Yet, these works wrestle with profound questions about virtue, truth, and human nature—questions that ultimately point to Christ. Rather than being a threat to faith, these books can deepen a student's understanding of God's truth and equip them to engage thoughtfully with today's secular world.

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby welcomes writer Joseph Pearce to discuss the timeless wisdom of classical literature and history. They explore how these works, rooted in Christian heritage, enrich our faith, provide moral insight, and inspire deeper reflection today. This episode highlights the enduring relevance of great books in shaping a thoughtful, faith-filled life.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Looking to navigate the college admissions process as a homeschooler? Robert sits down with Blake and Sophie Sunny from Asbury University to demystify the journey from homeschool to higher education. Sophie, a former Classical Conversations student herself, shares her personal transition to college life, while Blake offers invaluable insights as Asbury's homeschool admissions counselor. With 20% of Asbury's student population coming from homeschool backgrounds, they discuss everything from crafting transcripts and preparing for campus visits to what makes homeschool students stand out in college.   https://www.asbury.edu/

Prolific author and scholar, Dr. Joseph Pearce joins Fr. Edward Looney for a conversation about classical books. If reading more is a goal for 2025, consider adding a classical book or two. What makes a book a classic? Which classic should you begin with? Dr. Pearce answers these questions and more in this episode! Learn more about Dr. Pearce: https://jpearce.co Buy the book: https://ignatius.com/classic-literature-made-simple-clmsp/

How can classical education bridge divides and create hope? Dr. Anika Prather—scholar, educator, and founder of the Living Water School—shares her inspiring journey into classical education and her vision for its future. As a lecturer at Howard University and passionate advocate for making classical education accessible to all communities, Dr. Prather offers unique insights into how ancient wisdom can unite rather than divide.     https://drprather.com/   https://x.com/AnikaFreeindeed   Mark your calendar for the 2025 National Commencement, May 16-17, 2025, in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! This is a time for Classical Conversations families from around the nation to celebrate the hard work with fellow families on the homeschooling journey. Register at https://classicalconversationsfoundation.org/  

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Angel Adams Parham, associate professor of sociology and a senior fellow with the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Virginia. She is the author of The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature. Consider how questions of moral purpose and character are integral to education.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Want to learn how language, culture, and art has been influenced for thousands of years?? Then listen to this episode! McKay gives us an intro about what it means when we say "the Classics" and how you can start delving into them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiel-marshall/support

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How does classical education affect higher education? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton, founder of the Scala Foundation and associate professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Clayton discusses the importance of beauty, liberal arts education, and worship in restoring American culture.   https://margaritamooneyclayton.com/   https://scalafoundation.org/   The Secret Garden is a beloved classic novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and historical context to support life-long learning, enabling students to deepen their reading and thinking skills. Wide margins encourage note taking and having “conversations” with the book and its author.  Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at CopperLodgeLibrary.com.

David Butterfield is a renowned classicist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. His work centres on the critical study and teaching of classical texts. How did the Renaissance revival of Greek language study transform Western Europe's intellectual landscape and shape our modern understanding of the Classics?   In this talk, delivered on the island of Samos in Greece in August 2023 as part of Ralston College's Master's in the Humanities program, Dr. David Butterfield—Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Cambridge—charts how Western Europe came to appreciate the language and culture of ancient Greece as an integral part of its own civilizational inheritance. Dr. Butterfield explains that large-scale technological and cultural changes in late antiquity led to a gradual loss of Greek language proficiency—and a waning interest in the pagan world—among Western European intellectuals during the Early Middle Ages. While the Scholasticism of the High Middle Ages was invigorated by the rediscovery of the Greek philosophical tradition, this encounter was mediated almost entirely through Latin translations. It was only in the Renaissance—when a renewed appreciation of the Hellenic world on its own terms led to a revitalization of Greek language study—that our contemporary conception of Classics was fully established.    —   00:00 Introduction: A Journey through Classical Literature with Dr. Butterfield 04:05 Preservation and Valuation of Greek Culture 06:55 The Evolution of Writing Systems 14:50 Greek Influence on Roman Culture 20:25 The Rise of Christianity and Advances in Book Technology 27:40 Preservation and Transmission of Classical Texts in the Middle Ages 32:50 Arabic Scholars: Preserving Greek Knowledge and Shaping Western Thought 36:00 The Renaissance and Rediscovery of Greek Texts 43:10 Conclusion: The Printing Press and the Spread of Classical Knowledge   —   Authors, Ideas, and Works Mentioned in this Episode:    Homer Magna Graecia  Pythagoras Odyssey Cato the Elder  Third Macedonian War Great Library of Alexandria Great Library of Pergamum Horace, Epistles   Emperor Augustus  Codex Sinaiticus Constantine  Neoplatonism  Plato Charlemagne  Carolingian Renaissance Virgil Ovid Abbasid Caliphate  Avveroës  Avicenna  Thomas Aquinas Petrarch Ottoman Conquest Epicurus  Lucretius  Aristotle  Gutenberg    —   Additional Resources  Dr Stephen Blackwood    Ralston College (including newsletter)   Support a New Beginning    Ralston College Humanities MA   Antigone - Explore Ancient Greece and Rome with Modern Insights Join the conversation and stay updated on our latest content by subscribing to the Ralston College YouTube channel.  

Join us for a nostalgic journey through the iconic teen comedy "10 Things I Hate About You." Dive into our discussion as we explore how this film is part of a unique era of modernized adaptations of classical literature. From Shakespearean themes to '90s high school hijinks, we dissect the film's enduring charm and its place in the landscape of literary-inspired cinema. Plus fandom news, your feedback, and some announcements regarding our upcoming schedule. Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FiveishFangirls #FiveishFam TIME STAMPS 00:00:18 Intro 00:01:35 News 00:15:45 Feedback 00:32:11 10 Things I Hate About You 01:30:17 Closing Thoughts 01:35:00 Outro Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.  

Come with us as we dive into the heart of Classical Greek culture on this episode of Classical Et Cetera, as we focuse on the timeless epics of Homer: The Iliad and The Odyssey. Why do we need to study these books? Not just because we think they should be read. They are not merely keystones of Greek classical literature but also windows into the soul of Classical Greece. With guidance from Mitchell Holly, the principal of Memoria Academy and an author deeply versed in Greek classics, we uncover the historical context behind these epic tales and their profound influence on both classical Greek culture and tragedy. This discussion goes beyond a mere academic exercise; it's about understanding the lessons these ancient stories impart about human nature, morality, and the societal values that have echoed through history to influence our world today. Discover why teaching these epics is crucial in modern education and how they help us grasp the essence of history — why we learn it, why it matters, and what it can teach us about navigating the present and future. Join us for a thoughtful exploration into how the past of Classical Greece continues to inform our present and guide our understanding of what it means to be human. Get started in The Iliad and The Odyssey! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-studies/iliad-odyssey-complete-set/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=117 Take advantage of the brand new Memoria Press app, a valuable companion on your classical journey! https://www.memoriapress.com/app/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=117 Our website has everything you need to get ready for the next school year. Learn more now! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=117   #memoriapress #homer #classicaleducation

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What if you sold your house and homeschooled in an RV? In this “Refining Rhetoric” episode, host Robert Bortins chats with Adam Powers, a veteran turned homeschooling dad living in an RV with his family. He offers advice to dads on getting involved in their children's education and discusses the benefits and challenges of their unique lifestyle.    The Copper Lodge Library series from Classical Conversations® preserves history's best stories for future generations. View the collection on ClassicalConversationsBooks.com.

The Literature of the Classical world can seem distant to us, separated by 2000 years and all the changes that came during those years. But throughout that time, Classics has been understood and used in ways which enrich our understanding of these original texts as well as our understanding of the time at the point of reception. Reception studies attempt to work with this idea and think about the interesting and important afterlife of these classical cultural models. In this episode of OxPods, Classics and English undergraduate Amelia Glover-Jewesbury interviews Professor Fiona Macintosh and Professor Constanze Güthenke who teach on the Reception of the Classics in poetry post-1900, to discuss questions of the reception and legacy of Classics in general. They discuss the place of Classics and Reception in academia, as well as some of the questions around the workings of the disciplines of Classics and Reception. Looking to make the most of Oxford's world-leading professors, we decided to set up a platform to interview these academics on the niche, weird and wonderful from their subjects. We aim to create thought-provoking and easily digestible podcast episodes, made for anyone with an interest in the world around them.  OxPods aims to facilitate university access and outreach for students aspiring to Oxford or Cambridge. Providing valuable topic insights, interview preparation, and tutorial guidance, OxPods supports applicants in navigating the complexities of the Oxbridge application process.  To learn more about OxPods, visit our website ⁠www.oxpods.co.uk⁠⁠, ⁠or follow us on socials ⁠@ox.pods. ⁠ ⁠ If you would like an audio transcription of this episode, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. OxPods is made possible through the support of our generous benefactors. Special thanks to: St Peter's College JCR, Jesus College JCR & Lady Margaret Hall JCR for supporting us in 2024.OxPods © 2023 by OxPods is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

In this episode, I talk with Alex Petkas, host of the Cost of Glory podcast. He's also a former professor with a Princeton PhD in Classical Literature. His podcast is a dramatic retelling of Plutarch's Lives, which is one of the most influential books in human history. We'll discuss why Christians can benefit from Plutarch. We talk about why there are so few great men today, why rhetoric is important for leadership, and how Alex once interacted with Elon Musk on Twitter/X about Sulla. Speaking of which, why did Sulla execute his political rivals? Check out Alex's work. You can also check out his Substack (referenced in the show). Sign up for the New Christendom Press Conference in June 2024.Join the Patreon exclusive membership.10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.Alpine Gold Exchange Website: alpinegoldogden.comSet Up a Meeting: https://calendly.com/alpinegold/alpine-gold-consultationTalk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial.Sign up for Barbell Logic.Check out Premier Body Armor. Place your meat order with Salt & Strings.Contact Private Family Banking Partner at banking@privatefamilybanking.com to set up a free private consultation and get started building wealth now and unto future generations. "For a free copy of a new book "Protect Your Money Now!  How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown" by Private Family Banking Partner, Chuck DeLadurantey,   go to www.protectyourmoneynow.net

Descend into the mysteries of these enduring goddesses of the deeper world. "None of the immortal gods or mortal folk heard her cry, nor the Olives shining with fruit—  except the daughter of Perses,tender-hearted Hekate, veiled in light, heard from her cave…"-   From The Homeric Hymn to Demeter The Homeric Hymns: A Translation, with Introduction and Notes (Joan Palevsky Imprint in Classical Literature) by Diane J. Rayor "Chthonia (usually pronounced "ka-thon-ee-ah," but also as "thon-ee-ah") is one of Hekate's most ancient titles. A deity is considered chthonic if they abide in the Underworld, as opposed to ouranic deities, who reside on high. Hekate and Persephone are chthonic queens, while Demeter has strong ouranic characteristics, too. It is Hekate's chthonic energy that often presents to us when we are at our lowest. This is a symbolic representation of our own "earthiness," an indication that we feel deeply when our internal Underworld calls us to deep healing. Chthonia comes at these moments and especially during autumn, when all is returning to the earth." - from Entering Hekate's Cave by Cyndi Brannen, PhD You can watch this on The Keeping Her Keys YouTube. keepingherkeys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingherkeys/message

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We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Hal Poe, an esteemed scholar who has delved deep into the life and faith of C.S. Lewis. The conversion of Lewis, a towering figure in the English-speaking world, serves as the centerpiece of our discussion today. We embark on an exploration of his spiritual journey, a voyage that saw him transition from agnosticism to belief, a transformation beautifully detailed in his seminal work 'Mere Christianity'. Together, we also dissect his three-part biography, paying particular attention to the pivotal middle years where his faith truly took root.Our discussion takes a turn down the lanes of Lewis's childhood, where the seeds of his eventual conversion were sown. We argue that his early church-going habits, coupled with his deep-dive into Latin and classical literature, played a formidable role in his spiritual development. We also take a moment to reflect on the profound influence of his teacher Kirk Patrick, a staunch materialist, and the overwhelming grief he experienced with the loss of his mother at a tender age.Closing our conversation, we marvel at the profound impact of literature on Lewis's faith. His scholarship in courtly tradition, gallantry, and chivalry, as gleaned from the pages of classical literature, led him to perceive the Christian story in a fresh light, paving the way for his conversion. In a world increasingly convinced of the alleged conflict between faith and science, we analyze Lewis's counter-argument using his essays and books, such as The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength. As we wrap up, we ponder on what Lewis might have to say about our modern era and how his voice continues to resonate with relevance today. Join us for this enlightening journey into the life and faith of C.S. Lewis.Take our listener survey here!Get Dr. Hal Poe's new book here.

What can we learn from reading (or listening to) historical fiction? In this episode, Robert interviews Jim Hodges of Jim Hodges Audiobooks, a beloved resource among families around the world, most notably for productions of the historical novels of G. A. Henty. Here, Jim discusses his life before founding Jim Hodges Audiobooks: what homeschooling was like in the 1980s as a military family, being a reluctant homeschooler turned homeschool advocate, and how one teacher's encouragement changed the trajectory of his life. Later, he praises G. A. Henty's historical fiction, sharing what these novels can teach readers about history and godly, heroic masculinity. With decades of experience reading and narrating both historical nonfiction and fiction, Jim also recalls the most important lessons he has learned from history. And finally, as one making a living from his passion, he offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Show notes: RefiningRhetoric.com/jim-hodges Join Leigh Bortins every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. eastern on the Words Aptly Spoken book club! To learn more, visit LeighBortins.com/book-club-info.

*Apologies for the sound quality at the start of this episode due to some technical difficulties*This week on The English Wine Diaries podcast is last year's Fortnum & Mason Drink Writer of the Year, Henry Jeffreys. Henry studied English and Classical Literature at Leeds University before working in the wine trade and later becoming a freelance writer and broadcaster. He was wine critic at The Lady, has appeared in magazines, such as Spectator and BBC Good Food and has featured on BBC radio and TV. Currently he is features editor for the Master of Malt drinks blog and drinks writer for The Critic.Henry is also the author of a number of booze-inspired books including the award-winning Empire of Booze: British History through the Bottom of a Glass, The Home Bar, The Cocktail Dictionary and today, he joins me fresh off the publication of his first book on English wine, Vines In a Cold Climate.We talk about Henry's somewhat accidental route into wine writing, those big personalities in the world of wine and what's in store for the future of the English wine industry.   Vines In a Cold Climate: The People Behind the English Wine Revolution is published by Atlantic Books and is available in hardback from all good bookshops priced at £16.99. You can read more of Henry's work on his Substack or follow him on Instagram @henrygjeffreys. This episode of The English Wine Diaries is sponsored by Wickhams, The Great British Wine Merchant. Visit wickhamwine.co.uk to see their award-winning range of English wine with free deliver on orders over £40. ----------------------Thanks for listening to The English Wine Diaries. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave a rating or review, it helps boost our ratings and makes it easier for other people to find us. To find out who will be joining me next on the English Wine Diaries, follow @theenglishwinediaries on Instagram and for more regular English wine news and reviews, sign up to our newsletter at thesouthernquarter.co.uk.

What starts as a conversation on homeschooling multiple children turns into a rich discussion on the nature of learning, teaching, and avoiding the pitfalls of home education.  Missy Andrews Joins Yvette Hampton to share wisdom from her many years as a homeschool mom, curriculum publisher, and literature expert. This is an excerpt from Missy's interview on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. This week Missy and Yvette cover the following topics: Is it really possible for me to give my kids a top drawer, literary education when I am just one person - and maybe not even a very well-educated person? How can the concept of mastery education intensify the already substantial burden that homeschooling parents carry? How might clarifying our definition of education free us from the tyranny of booklists? If education isn't a list of facts and books, then what is it? If education is less about how many books you read and more about how you read them, then my booklist just got a lot shorter! Isn't this too good to be true? How might an unexamined view of success and identity complicate the homeschooling process?  How does the gospel liberate us to homeschool our kids joyfully and graciously? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: CenterForLit.com BiblioFiles Podcast ESV Bible The Gift of Fire, by Ritchard Mitchell Paradise Lost, by John Milton The Lost Tools of Learning, by Dorothy Sayers Center for Lit - Teaching the Classics Basic Seminar Reading Roadmaps, by Missy Andrews My Divine Comedy: A Mother's Homeschooling Journey, by Missy Andrews Wild Bells: A Literary Advent, by Missy Andrews Hop, Skip, and a Rhyme: Literary Devices for Young Writers, by Megan Andrews   RECOMMENDED PODCAST EPISODES: Docendo Discimus, "By Teaching, We Learn" - Dr. Christopher Perrin, of Classical Academic Press     It's not too late to enjoy the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Rachael Carman was a speaker in both 2023 and 2020! Register today for lifetime access to every session - and BONUS access to the 2020 conference. Save 25% on registration when you use the coupon code PODCAST today! Register at HomegrownGeneration.com.   Support Schoolhouse Rocked! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.   Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here. SPONSOR:     The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net  

On today's episode, Ari spoke with the extraordinary classical educator and University of Virginia professor Angel Adams Parham about the Black intellectual tradition and how it has been shaped by—and in turn can shape our contemporary understanding of—the classics.Along the way they talked about why Phillis Wheatley was fascinated by death; the importance of poetry in classical education; Frederick Douglass's oratory; classical education for all; faith and providence in Martin Luther King Jr.'s thought; Biblical literacy in America; the Greek tradition vs. the Biblical tradition; the Book of Lamentations; and much more!Guest Quote“In so much of Western culture, we have focused on “truth”. Truth and goodness, but especially truth. We've taken these truth-first approaches to understanding what it means to be a good society. What about beauty? What if we were to flip that and take beauty at the beginning? Beauty as our root to truth and goodness, and not always have beauty last. There's something about the tradition of philosophical critique that's led us to where we are today, that seems to strip things down to their most kind of mechanically rational in a way that can become anti-human.” - Angel Adams ParhamTime Stamps* (:01) Intro* (5:42) How Angel fell in love with the Classics* (14:09) Phyllis Wheatley, and the start of the African-American religious tradition* (21:33) Elegies and everyday poetry* (31:58) What's a Classic anyways?* (37:55) Faith within the Black intellectual tradition* (45:24) The Bible as the basis for Western LiteratureGood Faith Effort is a production of SoulShop, Bnai Zion, and Caspian StudiosLinksFollow Ari on TwitterFind out more about AngelThe Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature on Amazon Books

The New Testament is often studied in isolation, separated from other ancient writings. How did this division come about, and what do we lose by looking at it as something different? Dr. Robyn Walsh talks about what can be gained from placing the New Testament back into the canon of Classical Literature.

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is again joined by Clark Durant and welcomes Anika Prather, author of The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature and founder of The Living Water School and Center. The three discuss the influence of canon philosophers and thought on Civil Rights Movement leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. Durant and Prather also talk about their unlikely partnership and shared passion for the great conversation of common humanity, serviced best by classical education. Durant explains the thought process and steps behind transitioning Cornerstone schools to a classical education model and gives a message to aspiring classical school teachers and leaders. Prather talks about her new role as Director of High-Quality Curriculum Instruction at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and its role in improving schools' curricula through research. 

Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex begins with a warning: the murderer of the old king of Thebes, Laius, has never been identified or caught, and he's still at large in the city. Oedipus is the current king of Thebes, and he sets out to solve the crime. His investigations lead to a devastating conclusion. Not only is Oedipus himself the killer, but Laius was his father, and Laius' wife Jocasta, who Oedipus has married, is his mother. Oedipus Rex was composed during the golden age of Athens, in the 5th century BC. Sophocles probably wrote it to explore the dynamics of power in an undemocratic society. It has unsettled audiences from the very start: it is the only one of Sophocles' plays that didn't win first prize at Athens' annual drama festival. But it's had exceptionally good write-ups from the critics: Aristotle called it the greatest example of the dramatic arts. Freud believed it laid bare the deepest structures of human desire. With: Nick Lowe, Reader in Classical Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London Fiona Macintosh, Professor of Classical Reception and Fellow of St Hilda's College at the University of Oxford Edith Hall, Professor of Classics at Durham University

Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex begins with a warning: the murderer of the old king of Thebes, Laius, has never been identified or caught, and he's still at large in the city. Oedipus is the current king of Thebes, and he sets out to solve the crime. His investigations lead to a devastating conclusion. Not only is Oedipus himself the killer, but Laius was his father, and Laius' wife Jocasta, who Oedipus has married, is his mother. Oedipus Rex was composed during the golden age of Athens, in the 5th century BC. Sophocles probably wrote it to explore the dynamics of power in an undemocratic society. It has unsettled audiences from the very start: it is the only one of Sophocles' plays that didn't win first prize at Athens' annual drama festival. But it's had exceptionally good write-ups from the critics: Aristotle called it the greatest example of the dramatic arts. Freud believed it laid bare the deepest structures of human desire. With: Nick Lowe, Reader in Classical Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London Fiona Macintosh, Professor of Classical Reception and Fellow of St Hilda's College at the University of Oxford Edith Hall, Professor of Classics at Durham University

New poetry club “The Crab-flower Club” 海棠社 just dropped, and Daiyu is sweeping up sunsets. Meanwhile Baoyu can't seem to keep on-prompt…

Reading great books helps us reflect on ourselves and humanity. Joseph Pearce joins Steve and Becky to discuss great works of literature and how they can affect our civilization. His book is 12 Great Books: Going Deeper into Classical Literature.

Nuestra Palabra Presents: An Interview with José F. Aranda, Jr. Tony Diaz interviews José F. Aranda, Jr. who is a Professor of Chicanx and American Literatures and will talk about his book "The Places of Modernity in Early Mexican American Literature, 1848-1948" José F. Aranda, Jr. is Professor of Chicanx and American Literatures at Rice University. He is the author of When We Arrive: A New Literary History of Mexican America (Arizona, 2003). He has written articles on 19 th century Mexican American literature and the Recovery Project, the future of Chicano/a Studies, and most recently undertaken an investigation of the relationship between modernity and Mexican American writings, entitled The Places of Modernity in Early Mexican American Literature, 1848-1948, University of Nebraska Press, 2022. Dr. Aranda has a dual appointment in the departments of English and Modern and Classical Literature & Culture. He is a board member of Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage Project. Co-founder with Priscilla Ybarra of Avanzamos: El Taller Chicana/o, an annual workshop focused on advanced scholarship in Chicanx Studies, sponsored by Rice University and the University of North Texas. In July 2020, he joined the Board of Trustees of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston. In 2022, along with Carmen Lamas, Yolanda Padilla, and John Alba Cutler, co-founding editor of the journal, Pasados: Recovering History, Imagining Latinidad, University of Pennsylvania Press. Thanks to Roxana Guzman, Multiplatform Producer Rodrigo Bravo, Jr., Audio Producer Radame Ortiez, SEO Director Marc-Antony Piñón, Graphics Designer Leti Lopez, Music Director Bryan Parras, co-host and producer emeritus Liana Lopez, co-host and producer emeritus Lupe Mendez, Texas Poet Laureate, co-host, and producer emeritus Writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, hosts Latino Politics and News and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM, KPFT, Houston's Community Station. He is also a political analyst on “What's Your Point?” on Fox 26 Houston. He is the author of the forthcoming book: The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital. www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net Instrumental Music Produced courtesy of Bayden Records Website | baydenrecords.beatstars.com

“Why should the founding of poetry clubs be the sole prerogative of the whiskered male, and female versificators allowed a voice in the tunable concert of the muses only when some enlightened patriarch sees fit to invite them? Will you come, then, and rhyme with us?”New poetry club “The Crab-flower Club” 海棠社 just dropped!The latest installation of our exploration of Dream of the Red Chamber ( Hongloumeng, 紅樓夢, 红楼梦).

Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how literature helps to form a student's moral imagination, how literature can lead to student formation in the classroom, and how parents of students can be involved in supporting their children in their education.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baoyu expounds upon one of his favorite topics, his notion of the ideal death, linking it to idle visions shared by his soulmate. He then goes off in search of a song, only to find the baleful laments of a caged bird in a hall of mirrors. 

BOOKS! Why should we read them, how should we read them, and what exactly does reading have to do with evangelism, discipleship, and theology? Logan dives into exactly these questions with author and podcast host Cindy Rollins. Cindy is the author of Mere Motherhood: Morning Time, Nursery Rhymes, and My Journey Toward Sanctification, The Mere Motherhood Newsletters, Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions with Handel's Messiah and Morning Time: A Liturgy of Love. She co-hosts The Literary Life Podcast with Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks and The New Mason Jar Podcast. You can find more information about Cindy and her work at https://morningtimeformoms.com/.  If you have a question for Nate, contact him at hello@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Logan, contact him at logan@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: www.wisedisciple.store Want to watch our latest episode of Debate Teacher Reacts? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNmSw-A4PjM. Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: www.wisedisciple.org OR Book Nate as a speaker at your next event: https://wisedisciple.org/reserve/​​​​ ​ Got a question in the area of theology, apologetics, or engaging the culture for Christ? Send them and we'll answer on an upcoming podcast: https://wisedisciple.org/ask/​​​ "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website: wearecitizens.net

In this special Zoom session from the Fall Classical Summit, Dr. Anika Prather discusses her new book, "The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature," co-written with Dr. Angel Parham. "The Black Intellectual Tradition" details the powerful legacy of classical education among Black intellectuals and teachers in America. Check out the book at Classical Academic Press: https://classicalacademicpress.com/products/the-black-intellectual-tradition?_pos=1&_sid=b9987d8c6&_ss=rAbout Dr. Prather: Dr. Anika T. Prather earned her B.A. from Howard University in elementary education. She also has earned several graduate degrees in education from New York University and Howard University. She has a Masters in liberal arts from St. John's College (Annapolis) and a PhD in English, Theatre and Literacy Education from the University of Maryland (College Park). Her research focus is on building literacy with African American students through engagement in the books of the Canon and self-published her book "Living in the Constellation of the Canon: The Lived Experiences of African American Students Reading Great Books Literature." She has served as a teacher, supervisor for student teachers, director of education and Head of School. Currently she is a sought after speaker on the topic of the relevancy of classical studies to the Black community. She teaches in the English dept at Howard University, serves as Director High Quality Curriculum and Instruction at Johns Hopkins University, and is the founder of The Living Water School, located in Southern Maryland.

Dear All, Thank you for listening to Into the Pray. If you would be willing to support our work, please see here and get in touch. This is part 4 of our close look at Elijah Hixon and Peter Gurry's excellent book, Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism. (Check YouTube for a short glimpse of the book).Episode 1 is here. Episode 2 is here. Episode 3 is here. What is textual criticism, why is it so important to get right and how does it relate to our faithful, public witness as disciples of Jesus Christ, the coming King?What are the common mistakes in comparing the New Testament manuscripts with classical literature? What is the extent of this rhetoric? What is our confidence based on? Why does this fuel our personal & corporate evangelism?What are these myths showing us about the Church?Please familiarise yourself, as we are, with The Institute for New Testament Textual Research (INTF). Their website is here. RECENT CONTENT: Babylon  TakeoverIf you have any testimonials, please reach out, make contact across the 'digital divide', and let us know!Order our new gospel tract for your parish here. Let's smash this fake gospel up.Our flagship content:

About our Guest: Dr. Angel Parham is Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia.  Her area is historical sociology, where she engages in research and writing that examine the past in order to better understand how to live well in the present and envision wisely for the future.  Her research and teaching are inspired by classical philosophies of living and learning that emphasize the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. She shares this love of history and of classical learning through Nyansa Classical Community, an educational non-profit focused on K-12 students which provides lower and upper school curricula in the humanities to schools and homeschools. Parham is the author The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature, published with Classical Academic Press (2022). She is also the President of the Board of Academic Advisors for the Classic Learning Test (CLT) which takes an approach to academic testing that seeks to reconnect knowledge and virtue.  Parham completed her B.A. in sociology at Yale University and her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.If you would like to volunteer or write for Nyansa Classical Community, email Angel. Angel.Adams.Parham@Gmail.com or visit Nyansa Classical Community here.  Show NotesDr. Paham discusses her Christian outreach through Nyansa Classical Community (a non-profit Classical after-school program).  Nyansa works alongside schools to help them give beautiful classical texts in public schools for the children who stay for after-school care. We also dive into the debate between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois in the eduation of African-Americans.  We also discuss "What is a liberal arts eduation and why does it matter?" The origins of "liberal" means that it is freeing and to truly flourish. Some topics in this episode include: Why Homer is important for all students and to help develop good foundations for understanding a virtue-based learning environment What is the African-American tradition? The education debate between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois Why a liberal arts education casts a vision for the future and why it matters.  Anna Julia Cooper's impact on the tradition of African-American education What is the true heritage of the African-American education in The United States?  The grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages according to the essay, "The Lost Tools of Learning" by Dorothy Sayers.  What is the black intellectual tradition?  The importance of learning languages from other cultures to fully explore other cultures and their literature Books In This EpisodeThe Iliad and The Odyssey by HomerSong of Solomon by Toni MorrisonOmeros by Derek WalcottUp From Slavery by Booker T. WashingtonMusicans in the Black TraditionJoseph BologneOpera CréoleBook she wishes she had read earlierThe Republic by PlatoPlease Support us on Patreon_________________________________________________________Credits:Sound Engineer: Andrew HelselLogo Art: Anastasiya CFMusic: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic © 2022 Beautiful Teaching. All Rights Reserved ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We live in polarizing times that seem to affect every corner of our society. Could the solution to polarization be friendship? That's what this episode's guest proposes. We're listening in on a recent talk delivered at Upper House by sociologist Angel Adams Parham, titled “Civic Friendship & Christian Faith in Polarized Times.” While it might sound trite to say all we need is friendship, Angel challenges us to engage with a tradition of thinking about civic and political friendship stretching from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle to contemporary political theorist Danielle Allen. Angel asks each of us to explore intellectual and spiritual topics in the context of friendship and community. Angel Adams Parham is Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (IASC) at the University of Virginia. In July she co-authored with Anika Prather The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature. As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app or send us a comment at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. Credits: Music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Jesse Koopman, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.

This week on “The Learning Curve,” co-hosts Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Angel Adams Parham, Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (IASC) at the University of Virginia, and the author of The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature. Professor Parham shares her background as […]

This week on “The Learning Curve,” co-hosts Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Angel Adams Parham, Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (IASC) at the University of Virginia, and the author of The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature. Professor Parham shares her background as an academic and... Source

This week on “The Learning Curve,” co-hosts Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Angel Adams Parham, Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (IASC) at the University of Virginia, and the author of The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature. Professor Parham shares her background as an academic and... Source

Baoyu is poorly regarded by visitors, and Baochai sends subtle signals to Aroma. We discuss families and fortunes. Note: I've preserved a weird audio effect at the end of the episode for a behind-the-scenes feel, and because I thought it was funny.

Daiyu is expertly trolled by a bird, and Baoyu tries to charm Silver. Baoyu tries to get Grandmother Jia to praise Daiyu, but she praises Baochai instead. Meanwhile we attempt to ascertain the social-hierarchical significance of who serves whom, and who sits when. 

Is love disgusting? Why wouldn't it be? If your love is not reaching toward some infinite embrace, the quality of being unqualified, is it love? After a discussion of the handkerchief verses, we discuss Xue Pan and the “dark social alchemy” of violence and quantification. 

In the aftermath of the beating, who really cares and who is putting on appearances? What pain can more tears rebalance? A stained handkerchief can be a symbol, and a medium for artistic response. There is mutual understanding developing in the garden, but does falsity fatally ruin the whole concept of meta-cognition?

Baoyu is beaten! How does the ideology of filial piety inform this scene, when it is intra-familial conflict that, in part, brings it in being? 

An actor, the female impersonator Jiang Yuhan, has exited the Prince of Zhongshun's stage, his gifted sash contradicting Baoyu's claims of ignorance. Which path of fate is being depicted, and why must extreme violence befall Baoyu? 

Vanni Fucci has run off, wrapped up in snakes. But he's now just prey for Cacus, a centaur who arrives toting lots of snakes and even a dragon. Can it get any more dramatic? Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as we explore this strange passage in which we get a centaur who doesn't look much like his classical representations in Virgel, Ovid, and Livy--passages in which he's not even a centaur! This passage may explain the insistence on poetics throughout the seventh evil pouch, the seventh of the malebolge that make up the eighth circle of fraud in hell. Here are the segments of this episode of the podcast WALKING WITH DANTE: [01:44] My English translation of the passage: Inferno, Canto XXV, lines 17 - 33. If you'd like to read along, you can find this passage on my website, markscarbrough.com. [03:45] Cacus is a centaur but not like any of the other centaurs we've seen. [05:51] What does Cacus look like? There's a distinct tie between him and Vanni Fucci. [08:13] Virgil steps up to play the guide and explain who Cacus is. [10:45] Too bad Virgil's explanation bears only a passing resemblance to his version of Cacus in THE AENEID! [14:55] Dante the poet is often seen as "coming out of the closet" in the seventh of the malebolge and admitting himself a literary thief. But all medieval poetry is based on theft. It's how the authority structure gets built. We'd expect Dante to be nothing less than a literary thief. [17:35] Rather than an admission from the poet, this passage may provide us with a clue about his art: poetry = theft + metamorphosis.

Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a professor of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services.He's also the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History, Hillsdale College, where he teaches courses in military history and classical culture each fall semester.He has written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, International Herald Tribune, New York Post, National Review, Washington Times, Commentary, The Washington Post, Claremont Review of Books, American Heritage, New Criterion, Policy Review, Wilson Quarterly, Weekly Standard, Daily Telegraph, and has been interviewed on National Public Radio, PBS Newshour, Fox News, CNN, and C-Span's Book TV and In-Depth; he's the author of hundreds of articles, book reviews, scholarly papers, and newspaper editorials on matters ranging from ancient Greek, agrarian and military history to foreign affairs, domestic politics, and contemporary culture, and has also written/edited 24 books--his latest being "The Dying Citizen".He was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007, and the Bradley Prize in 2008, as well as the Edmund Burke Award (2018), William F. Buckley Prize (2015), the Claremont Institute's Statesmanship Award (2006), and the Eric Breindel Award for opinion journalism (2002).FOLLOW DR. HANSON ON TWITTER:https://www.twitter.com/VDHansonVISIT HIS WEBSITE:https://www.victorhanson.comCHECK OUT HIS PODCAST:https://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-victor-davis-hanson-show/id1570380458SUPPORT ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/cliftonaduncan SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://cliftonduncan.substack.com Intro/Outro: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/s... Find The Clifton Duncan Podcast on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ee5pye8r