Classical Stuff You Should Know
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@ClsscalStuff
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.classicalstuff.net/
Episodes
259: Genghis Khan 4: Anda Undone!
5/7/2024
In this episode, the Khan sees his most cherished relationships deteriorate. Anda? Nah. More like dead.
Duration:01:00:36
258: Plantagenets 12: Three Kings in Three Months
4/16/2024
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.
Duration:01:01:10
257: Plantagenets 11: Bleeding to Death from a Broken Heart
3/19/2024
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 OKAY
Duration:01:05:43
256: Genghis Khan 3: Loki and the Frat Battle
3/12/2024
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!
Duration:00:58:34
255: Winnie the Pooh
3/5/2024
Where does the Pooh part come from? A swan. That's all the explanation you'll get.
Duration:00:46:40
254: Kristin Lavransdatter 2: "I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL"
2/27/2024
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..
Duration:01:14:10
253: Beatrix Potter
2/13/2024
In this episode, Thomas walks us through the storied life of Beatrix Potter. We also discuss a bully rabbit.
Duration:00:57:45
252: Genghis Khan 2: The Coat Khan and a Wife Named Borte
2/6/2024
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.
Duration:01:04:21
251: Kristin Lavransdatter 1
1/23/2024
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.
Duration:01:05:23
250: Genghis Khan 1
1/16/2024
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.
Duration:00:59:20
249: War of the Roses 10:
12/25/2023
Graeme continues the saga of the War of the Roses. Let me encourage you to receive the caresses of fortune with mild endurance.
Duration:00:56:22
248: An interview with Pastor C. R. Wiley about his book, "In the House of Tom Bombadil"
12/20/2023
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!
Duration:00:13:42
247: Heart of Darkness
11/21/2023
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."
Duration:01:01:56
246: The War of the Roses 9: A Secret Marriage
11/14/2023
Graeme is back with everybody's favorite historical saga. This time featuring: bro king, a secret marriage, and angry advisors.
Duration:00:55:38
245: The Birds, by Aristophanes
10/17/2023
Aristophanes is a hoot. GET IT!? A HOOT.
Duration:01:00:58
244: Verbs
10/10/2023
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.
Duration:00:59:20
243: De Anima, part 3
10/3/2023
This is the last bit of Aristotle's De Anima. I think we've finally got it cracked. Sort of.
Duration:00:58:56
242: The Frogs, by Aristophanes
9/27/2023
In this episode , Thomas walks us through "The Frogs," by Aristophanes. We also make animal noises.
Duration:00:57:24
241: Dogma and the Tripartite Soul
9/19/2023
In this episode, we revamp an old episode and discuss dogma. Typing with only my left hand is hard.
Duration:00:49:08
240: De Anima 2
9/12/2023
In this episode, we discuss Aristotle's definition of a soul. Only one more book to go and we'll pretty much have the soul solved.
Duration:00:48:50