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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In this episode, we discuss the views of two famous dudes on Death. One is old and makes everyone else overthink everything. The other is young and overthinks everything himself.Por Hamlet, Socrates, and Death I guess
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In this episode, you'll recall (not learn) how Socrates and Meno try to figure out if Virtue can be taught. You'll remember that it can't.Por Meno, Socrates, and Anytus
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266: A Parley with Youth
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In this episode, Thomas talks us through the new book by Josh Gibbs: A Parley with Youth. If I remember anything from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, "Parley" means something about booty.Por Three loophole artists. We nail it every time.
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265: The Great Gatsby
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In this episode, we talk about how the American dream will leave you dead in your swimming pool.Por Old money, you know, we stay in the background.
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Thomas interviews Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy. Davies is the current host of Basecamp Live, and Keith is the founder of Live Sturdy, LLC. Both have various other credentials. Oh heck, just listen to the episode already.Por Keith, Davies, Bees, and God, who is present everywhere.
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263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing
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We revisit a book we've done an episode on already. But here's the thing, folks: the book is so dang good, and Graeme walks us through the intricacies of a specific scene in this one. And it's good. Soooooo good. In my humble opinion.Por Elf and whoever the other two guys are
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KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!Por Picard, Riker, Data
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261: Montessori
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In this episode we play the game of Life, explore notions on education, and interact with each other. But we do these things in a carefully cultivated environment designed to guide our inclinations toward growth and improvement.Por Three men in full charge of their own education
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260: The Plantagenets 13: A Fairytale
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Uh, yeah, we're obviously big fans of good ol' Tudor. Just come this way. No cops.Por Three big fans of the new king
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259: Genghis Khan 4: Anda Undone!
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In this episode, the Khan sees his most cherished relationships deteriorate. Anda? Nah. More like dead.Por Three wrestlers
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258: Plantagenets 12: Three Kings in Three Months
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This is the penultimate episode of Graeme's series on the war of the roses. There's only one more. It's the end of an era. I, for one, grieve.Por Kings one two and three
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257: Plantagenets 11: Bleeding to Death from a Broken Heart
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Turns out that a king who is good at war sometimes wins wars. Sometimes that means kids beg for their lives. Sometimes that mean someone gets bludgeoned. BUT WE JUST HAVE TO LET THE KING LIVE HIS LIFE OKAYPor DONT ASK HOW IT HAPPENED
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In this episode, we see the slow degradation of brotherhood, the lamentable breakdown of relationship. Also in this episode: spine cracking wrestling; young love; beating people up with sticks; and knucklebones, the game!Por Three War Dogs. The fourth is home sick. Even War Dogs get sick sometimes.
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Where does the Pooh part come from? A swan. That's all the explanation you'll get.Por Winnie, Piglet, and Tigger
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254: Kristin Lavransdatter 2: "I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL"
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In this episode, I admit that while I, Graeme, have some good points, A.J. is ultimately right. He's convinced me with the gravity of his intellect couched in both wit and charm. What a great guy, that A.J..Por Well, A.J. is the right one, obviously, and two others are there.
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In this episode, Thomas walks us through the storied life of Beatrix Potter. We also discuss a bully rabbit.Por WE DONE STOLE YO CABBAGES
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252: Genghis Khan 2: The Coat Khan and a Wife Named Borte
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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.Por 3 Merkit who WANNA STEAL YO WIFE
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251: Kristin Lavransdatter 1
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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.Por Never trust a rake.
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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.Por WE ARE BUT HUMBLE SERVANTS OF THE KHAN
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Graeme continues the saga of the War of the Roses. Let me encourage you to receive the caresses of fortune with mild endurance.Por Featuring the Duke of Clarence, a posh surfer.
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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!Por Three Bombadillionaires
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247: Heart of Darkness
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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."Por three heads on pikes
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Graeme is back with everybody's favorite historical saga. This time featuring: bro king, a secret marriage, and angry advisors.Por three guys that might have the king in their house
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245: The Birds, by Aristophanes
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Aristophanes is a hoot. GET IT!? A HOOT.Por You heron this? These guys can really tern a phrase.
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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.Por We Podcast, You Podcast, We . . . Podcasted?
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