Ancient World

In the 22nd Canto of Paradise, Dante the Pilgrim discovers what the thunderous cry ("the sound of which no one on earth has heard") from the previous Canto meant.

 He also has a symbolic vision of hi...

28 Tammi 20197min

In the 17th Canto of Paradise, in the fifth sphere of Mars, Dante meets one of his ancestors who tells him about his future of exile and writing the big work of the Comedy. Dante is first filled with ...

25 Tammi 20199min

A brief introduction to the complete works of Aristotle, the language style, and where to start or approach this foundational set of books - in Greek Philosophy.

 Recommended editions for the texts: ...

24 Tammi 20194min

In this episode we talk about the contrasts between two different quotes on the same timeless theme, small beginnings and great endeavors. The first is a Greek quote from Episode 12; 

"From a small s...

24 Tammi 20196min

A brief look at the introduction and overview of Dante in the brilliant version from Penguin Classics by Mark Musa. Also with commentary and reflection as to why this work is important and relevant to...

23 Tammi 20197min

A first introduction to traveling in Italy and experiencing physically some of the environment of the Ancient World, mainly with Rome and the rebirth in Florence - and also the little village Vinci wh...

22 Tammi 20196min

In the episode we look at and compare two different quotes that address the nature of learning, and the process of growth. One is from Dante

: "The path to paradise begins in hell."

 The other, more...

21 Tammi 20194min

Reflections on the long history of the Ancient World, and the immediacy of the wisdom in Greek philosophy from 2.500 years ago. Today's quotes are: "The energy of the mind is the essence of life." "We...

19 Tammi 20197min