Ancient World

Reflection and commentary on Aristotle's view on knowledge and education.

 "The most important relationship we can all have is the one you have with yourself, the most important journey you can take ...

17 Jan 20197min

Reflection on the dialogue as an institution in Ancient Greece, as well as a modern day gift of adventure, exploration and learning about oneself and the world. Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

15 Jan 20195min

How the Renaissance is an opener and the rebirth of the Ancient World, with the examples of Botticelli and his iconic "Birth of Venus" and "Primavera". Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

14 Jan 20193min

Reflections on two great quotes from the Greek philosopher Epicurus;

 "There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is merely a compact between men." 
- Epicurus 

"If enough is too little,...

11 Jan 20193min

In this episode we look at the opening line of the first song of the Paradise, and how the subject of the book is hard to describe fully with words, due to its nature. Dante will however, he tells us,...

10 Jan 20195min

Brief reflection on an ancient proverb about small beginnings, and growth. 

"From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow."
 - Aeschylus, Greek Philosopher Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

9 Jan 20192min

Where Dante warns the reader that there might be no return, from what we will discover in the journey towards Paradise. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

8 Jan 20196min

In Episode 10 we look at the Canto 27 from Dante's Purgatory, where the main person (Dante the Pilgrim) reaches the point where his guide Virgil (symbol of rationality and world history) leaves him, a...

6 Jan 20194min