Episode 41 - Ancient World as inspiration for Writing
In this episode we'll talk about the Ancient World as inspiration for writing, and our new podcast devoted to this writing here: https://apple.co/2GG7Go6. The excerpt, as a person enters a new life - ...
13 Helmi 20194min
Episode 40 - The Treasures of the Ancient World
A quick review of the last 40 episodes, and reflections on why and how the Ancient World is a treasure trove for our understanding of the world, and a deep source for inspiration. Today's quote is: "...
11 Helmi 20194min
Episode 39 - Canto 7 and 8, at the gate of City of Dis, in the Inferno.
After presenting three more of the deadly sins - avarice, sloth and wrath, Dante and Virgil reach the gates of the City of Dis which marks the transition from Upper to Lower Hell in the Inferno. They...
9 Helmi 20195min
Episode 38 - Canto 5 and 6, Inferno
In this episode (Part 1 of 2 from Upper Hell), we are going through the rings of Lust, and of Gluttony. We are introduced to the seven cardinal sins in the catholic faith; Lust, Gluttony, Avarice, Sl...
8 Helmi 20195min
Episode 37 - Canto 4, and reflections on the scope of the Comedy.
In this episode we continue the journey through the first book, and reflect on the framing of Dante waking up in the first circle of the Inferno, Limbo. He sees the souls lost there, and then meets th...
7 Helmi 20194min
Episode 36 - Inferno, Canto 3
In this iconic Canto of the first book, Dante and Virgil passes through the gate of Inferno, which has the following inscription: I AM THE WAY INTO THE DOLEFUL CITY, I AM THE WAY INTO ETERNAL GRIEF, ...
7 Helmi 20198min
Episode 35 - Inferno, Canto 2
We continue our journey from the beginning of the Comedy, and in this episode we look at Canto 2 where Dante is convinced by his guide Virgil that he can start this endeavor with support from the Heav...
6 Helmi 20196min
Episode 34 - Inferno Canto 1
The opening poem of the Comedy is in some ways a metaphor for the whole work of three Volumes, with the journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. These lines describes the concept of the hill (mo...
6 Helmi 20198min
