Dante's Paradiso: Sphere of Venus (Cantos 8-9) Pt. 2
In this lecture, we first (a) recapitulate the beginning of Dante's argument on how a "sweet seed [could] go bitter," and a brief exposition of Aristotle's cosmology; (b) we then consider what the "va...
25 Jan 201922min
Homer's "Odyssey" Bks. 8-9 Pt. 1
In this lecture, we discuss (a) Demodokos' third and final song on Scheria, (b) Odysseus and Euryalos make amends and Odysseus is given gifts, and (c) Odysseus reveals his identity and begins telling ...
25 Jan 201926min
Dante's Paradiso: Sphere of Venus (Cantos 8-9) Pt. 1
In this lecture, I introduce (a) Venus and the Venusians, those whose love transcended their lust; (b) we consider the connection between the "obscured" or "darkened" first three spheres of Heaven, an...
24 Jan 201926min
Side Quests 037: Conversation on the art of Anime with Mikhail Koulikov
On this episode of Side Quests, Wes Schantz and I have the pleasure to host Mikhail Koulikov, who is an anime scholar, research librarian, and facilitator of anime-focused projects. He maintains the s...
24 Jan 201954min
Homer's "Odyssey" Bks. 7-8 Pt. 2
In this lecture, we observe (a) hospitality gone wrong on Scheria and the confrontation between Odysseus, Laodamas, and Euryalos; (b) the strength and sagacity of Odysseus, and (c) we conclude with a ...
23 Jan 201933min
Dante's Paradiso: Sphere of Mercury (Cantos 5-7) Pt. 2
In this lecture, we lay out (a) Dante's reasoning behind the Incarnation, (b) Dante's argument for why humans ought to be charitable towards each other (as an ultimate ideal), and (c) how the first th...
23 Jan 201927min
Conversations at The Leaky Cauldron 006: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Chs. 24-26
In this conversation, Ms. Sarah Miller and Mr. Wesley Schantz and I consider "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" Chs. 24-26. Specifically, we reflect on: (a) Rita Skeeter's yellow journalism and the...
22 Jan 201950min
Side Quests 036: Conversation with the Ink-Stained Mage
In this episode of Side Quests, Mr. Wesley Schantz and I have the opportunity to talk to @AndrewTurnwall who writes as The Ink-Stained Mage at https://thewellredmage.com/author/theinkstainedmage/. Th...
21 Jan 201951min
