They were two of Rome's most famous and powerful men.Both were respected statesmen and feared generals. Both were crucial figures in the final years of the Roman Republic.But you might not have heard of one of them...Tod...

What can Aristotle tell us about how we should live today? What are the ancient secrets to a flourishing life? And what is 'the art of the interesting?' Today Anya is joined by Lorraine Besser to discuss the ways Aristot...

She was one of the most powerful women of the ancient world…Once mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Cleopatra and Helen of Troy. Yet today she is largely forgotten. Why did this happen?  Today Anya is...

What is the key to happiness? It turns out, the Stoics might just have the answer… Today Anya is joined by Christopher Gill to discuss ancient Stoic understandings of happiness, how some modern interpretations of Stoicism get it wr...

It’s no secret that the American Founding Fathers were deeply inspired by the Classics. The words of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers suffuse the original documents and ideas that built America.Today Anya is joined by Jeffery Ro...

There is a place, a narrow strip of land, where bravery and sacrifice became legendary... where the famed ‘300’ laid down their lives to save Hellas in 480 BC...But that is not the only battle in which blood was shed at Thermopylae...

From Penelope to Fulvia and beyond, discover the lives of ancient women. Today Anya is joined by Dr. Daisy Dunn, to discuss the ‘missing thread’ of ancient history: the often-overlooked women who helped shape civilizations. 

Discover the woman who brought Greek mythology to America… Today Anya is joined by Victoria Houseman to discuss the life and legacy of Edith Hamilton, the American Classicist who brought Greek mythology and ancient cultures to a va...

While Stoicism is currently all the rage -and for good reason- it isn’t the only philosophy to address some of life’s toughest questions. From dealing with uncertainty, stress, grief and more, we have a wonderful toolbox of wisdom a...

How did two different philosophies - that have seen a resurgence of interest in the Western world - both arrive at such similar conclusions for how to live a happy life?Despite being separated by hundreds of years and thousands of miles,...

What happens AFTER an apocalypse?How did ancient societies rebuild after catastrophic events… and what can that teach us about our world now?Today, Anya is joined by DR ERIC H. CLINE, author of the bestselling history book 1177 ...

Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental disorders. Considered pathology, it is the most diagnosed and medicated of all psychological disorders... but what if it isn't always or only a medical condition? From Greek tragedies ...

Discover how the best physician is also a philosopher… From the gladiators’ arena to the imperial court, the life and career of the ancient doctor Galen is among the most extraordinary in the ancient world.A Greek, a Roman, a...

It’s philosophy’s ultimate dinner party… and you’re invited.On today’s Classical Wisdom Speaks, Anya is joined by Professor Alex Priou to discuss Plato’s most joyful and playful work, The Symposium.Discover how taking an unconvent...

Discover the ancient nomadic tribe that helped inspire the myth of the Amazons… and their legacy in the world today.On today’s Classical Wisdom Speaks, Anya is joined by Professor Christopher Beckwith, an expert on the mysterious and com...

They say all philosophy is but a series of footnotes to Plato. Yet the remarkable story of the great philosopher’s life has remained untold—until now.On today’s Classical Wisdom Speaks, Anya is joined by independent scholar and translat...

Take a deep dive into three of ancient Greece's most fascinating women - both historical and mythological.  What can we discover about Sappho, Medea and Antigone by studying the original texts? Join Diane Rayor, an extremely talent...

In a world brimming with information and rapidly shifting beliefs, the lessons from Socrates resonate more than ever.How do we seek knowledge in an age of uncertainty? How can we engage in meaningful dialogue that encourages critical th...

The ancients had plenty of thoughts about animals... but are their insights helpful to us now? How did they treat animals? What did they think of them? And should we eat meat? Today’s Classical Wisdom Speaks podcast is with Mark Usher, ...

Everyone knows Athens and Sparta...and yet, THEBES is not the common household name it should be.From its captivating mythology to its fantastic history, we’ll look at the archeology, the military, the legends and the truth of this esse...

Should Ivanka Trump and Hunter Biden marry? Well, Plato might think that was a good idea... Today’’s Classical Wisdom speaks podcast is with Melissa Lane, the Class of 1943 Professor of Politics and a faculty member of the Program ...

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 absolut...

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  NATAL...

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 the...

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 sub...