Ovid Therapeutics is a company focused exclusively on developing impactful medicines for patients and families living with rare neurological disorders. Hosted by Amit Rakhit, MD, MBA, this is our podcast. This is Bold Medicine.
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In this podcast, I retell the stories told long ago by Ovid, the Roman poet. The Metamorphoses is a long poem full of changes and transformations. Famous examples of myths included are Daphne and Apollo, Echo and Narcissus, and much more.
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OVIDcast by OVID Health, a global healthcare communications consultancy, explores current issues in the health and life sciences sector. In each series, we explore a new topic, speaking to prominent figures within the healthcare landscape.
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"Life can sometimes be challenging, but despite this, all we want is to be happy, live life to the full and succeed. Sometimes things don’t work out the way we plan. The trick is not to give up, “Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence”-Ovid. Join She heals as she shares real-life stories, motivational talks, and inspiring tales of everyday people who have confronted their obstacles, never gave up and eventually succeeded. If you want to be inspired, overc ...
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as relevant today as they were 2500+ years ago. With over 700 episodes and counting, we dive deep into th ...
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This subject explores Ancient Roman epic poetry, the literary genre which deals with grand mythical narratives involving heroes, gods, war, and love affairs. Epic was the most prestigious literary form in the ancient world. Roman poets adapted and developed Greek epic, particularly influenced by the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey. Roman epics similarly deal with divine and heroic material, but Roman poets also weave contemporary and topical themes into the mythical subject matter. The primary tex ...
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At long last, fans of "Assam & Darjeeling" can listen to the next chapter in the story of everyone's favorite little girl lost, Jee. In "The Cradle" Jee is enjoying the new freedom that comes with being an exile from the land of the living. But she soon discovers that freedom has its share of discomforts and dangers. Caught in a torrential downpour, she is taken in by a kindly old couple who, it turns out, have story of their own to tell. And Jee discovers yet again that things in the Underw ...
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Welcome to "The Screen's Margins" from B Peterson, a network dedicated to underseen films and filmmakers. You can here find the following series: OUR WEEKLY WISEMAN - Frederick Wiseman (w/ Harold) DANCE, DOROTHY, DANCE - Dorothy Arzner (w/ Marc) OLL OBOUT OVID! - Ovid.tv (w/ Witney) EXCERPTS FROM THE ABBA ARCHIVES - various media (w/ A) FRIENDS OF DOROTHY - Zoe Akins (w/ Marc) FASSBINDER AND HIS FRIENDS - Rainer Werner Fassbinder (w/ Harold) LAS LEGUAS DE LUCRECIA - Lucrecia Martel (Spanish) ...
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Poems to take your breath away. Listen to contemporary poets reading their poems and talking about what went into them. You will also hear Mark McGuinness reading classic poems and sharing his thoughts on what makes them great.
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The Roman World introduces students to the society, literature and art of ancient Rome, through a study of its major historical and literary figures, such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Virgil and Ovid. We shall look at Rome’s place in the ancient Mediterranean world, and its connections with ancient Greece and other cultures, such as Egypt and Gaul. Through almost constant warfare, Rome accumulated an enormous Mediterranean empire, and this subject will investigate how this shaped Roman ...
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I take a musical theater production and do a deep dive to find a richer understanding about the lessons the show has for theater and life. And, I’ll never miss an opportunity to pursue any mystery, bizarre coincidence, improbable event, or supernatural suggestion along the way because, in the words of Dirk Gentley, it is all connected. You can contact me directly at [email protected] Released every other Tuesday. Music by Jon Bruschke and Andrew Howat, arranged, performed, and ...
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Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning. The purpose of this channel is to share the important stories at the foundation of human cultures throughout history. These include mythology, legends, folktales, religious stories, and parables from the dawn of history to the modern day.
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Sojourners spirituality is about Paganism, I interview from many different paths, and go through myths. The purpose of the podcast is simply to tell a story. Oral tradition and history holds a special place to paganism, and the modern times are no different. But a story not told is forgotten.
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Ramyeon and Chill: The All K Podcast! Everything you need to hear about Kpop, Kdrama, and Kculture! We have it all covered. Machika at maki-Ramyeon Meokgeo Gallae every Tuesday night at 8PM PHST sa amin.
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Wait How Do You Spell That? is a rare disease podcast produced by Patient Worthy. We talk about issues affecting people rare and underdiagnosed conditions and interview advocates from across the community. We‘re definitely not doctors, and we can‘t give you medical advice. We‘re just here to chat and learn about the diseases that even doctors can‘t seem to spell. Check out the latest in rare disease news at PatientWorthy.com.
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A podcast designed to help you learn and revise for your Latin, Greek and Class Civ courses. So far, we have: 1. GCSE Class Civ: Myth and Religion 2. GCSE Class Civ: Homeric World 3. A level Class Civ: Love and Relationships 4. A level Class Civ: Invention of the Barbarian 5. "Jumping off points": special guests join us to talk about Classical Civilisation and the multiplicity of links to the rest of history, literature, religion, and society.
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The Story of Orpheus -- Virgil vs. Ovid (Hadestown 2/8, episode 31)
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59:31Send us a text The Romans stand at a key moment in human civilization. Starting with roots in Greece, they are looking back at the Trojan war, they are thinking about their gods. They have founded the first university in the western tradition. And they are modifying and inheriting a series of explanations for the world. Where does the wind come fro…
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Conversations: Cleopatra Selene. . .A Queen her Mother Would Be Proud Of w/ Jane Draycott
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1:38:18Liv speaks with Jane Draycott again this week about her book Cleopatra's Daughter: Egyptian Princess, Roman Prisoner, African Queen. Jane Draycott is an amazing scholar who has done phenomenal work on Roman women who often are left without a voice or are given a much lesser reputation than they deserve. Cleopatra Selene is a delightful character to…
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The Worst Friendship Breakup of All Time (The Wars of the Diadochi and the Hellenistic Period)
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34:53We are back with the Wars of the Diadochi and finally Ptolemy gets his proper introduction. Join me today to see what goes on after the Lamian War, see who takes what sides, and who does or does not die. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition a…
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Conversations: The Empire is Back. . .and This Episode is the Seleucids w/ Dr. Talia Prussin
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1:38:45Liv and Michaela speak with Dr. Talia Prussin about the Seleucid empire and the Hellenistic Period generally. Much shenanigans went down, and many discussions on which little guy is everyone's favourite. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition a…
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That One Time When Alex Said Hey Guys, Figure It Out (The Wars of the Diadochi and the Hellenistic Period)
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39:37Some more fun history time for you all! This time we are diving into the Wars of the Diadochi, well more like Alex dying and all the Greek rebellions and the Lamian War in this episode. Starting off a new subsection of episodes based on the Hellenistic series, because we all need some more Hellenistic lore in our lives! Submit your question for the…
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Conversations: Life At the Far Edges of a Crumbling Empire... w/ Owen Rees
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1:52:14Liv speaks with returning guest Owen Rees about his new book looking at the fringes of ancient empire... From Egypt to Greece to Rome and China. Learn more about Owen's book, Bad Ancient, and Substack. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at …
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Hermes Here, Admitting All My Sins: the Remix
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47:34Michaela here giving you a remix of past episodes, looking at three different times that we have explored Hermes here on the show. From the Homeric Hymn, to Emily Hauser's How Women Became Poets, to Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound we are examining the ways that Hermes appears within antiquity. He is an interesting character for sure, and has a lot of d…
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Conversations: Deconstructing 'Classicism' and So-Called Western Civilization, w/ Dr Dan-el Padilla Peralta
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1:42:51Liv and Michaela speak with Dan-el Padilla Peralta about his new book Classicism and Other Phobias, breaking down the 'Founders of Western Civilization' myth, the field of 'Classics', and the racialized mess its often made. Find more about the book, and the article Racing the Classics. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note…
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Episode 86 Recalling Brigid by Orna Ross Orna Ross reads ‘Recalling Brigid’ and discusses the poem with Mark McGuinness. https://media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/content.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/86_Recalling_Brigid_by_Orna_Ross.mp3 This poem is from: Poet Town: The Poetry of Hastings & Thereabouts edited by Richar…
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The Greek Mythology behind Hadestown -- Hadestown (1/8, episode 30).
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41:34Send us a text In ancient Rome, there is a poet. What we now call western civilization is just beginning to find its first roots take hold … there’s an academy, and Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle are writing books that will be read for centuries. In fact, books that we still read and talk and think about today. And in this line, just around the tim…
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Liv reads (the second half) of Book 11 of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. It's the beginning of the end... The brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, fight to the death and leave their surviving family members - Jocasta, Antigone, Ismene, and Oedipus - to deal with their grief. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad…
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Conversations: Real Women's Voices at Real Ancient Work, w/ Andromache Karanika
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1:44:54Liv speaks with Andromache Karanika about women's work, work songs, and the very concept of real ancient women's lives. Set fire to the patriarchy, my dear listeners... And learn more about Dr Karanika. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at…
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Oracle You Glad to Hear From Me? Decoding Ancient Oracles & Prophecies...
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40:54We're here this Tuesday with another fun history episode because Liv deserves a break too! This was a fun one to research and write for you all, just a good ole deep dive into all the fun little oracles that are out there. Okay, we only looked at Delphic oracles, but to be fair that's because they were so incredibly important within the ancient Gre…
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Intermission episode -- Interview with Superteacher Michael Despars (1/1, Epsiode 29)
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52:33Send us a text Normally we release every other Tuesday, but this is our first special episode that uses the more traditional podcasting interview format. This off-week episode comes just in-between Jesus Christ Superstar and Hadestown, which will start next week. * * * * * Imagine a scared kid going to their first day of high school. Maybe they’re …
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Turns Out Disney's Hercules is Super Duper Queer (feat. Historical Homos)
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1:36:03Hear ye! Here ye! Liv met up with the Historical Homos again to talk all things Disney Hercules and how wonderfully queer it is! Thebes as the big city! Feeling out of place as a child because of something that's just a part of you! Merch as success! It's simply the most beautiful thing in the world. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email …
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Superstar and the lost Gospel of Judas -- Jesus Christ Superstar (5 of 5; Episode 28)
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55:16Send us a text It is the 4th century AD…Jesus has been dead for at least 300 years but the stories and ideas about him have not. After having been persecuted for decades, and fed to lions in the Coliseum, the Christians are now becoming the dominant religion under the new emperor Constantine. But they aren’t the only Christians, and they aren’t the…
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Liv reads (the first half) of Book 11 of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. It's the beginning of the end... The brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, are about fight each other. But first, rants, raves, and pleas from the women in their lives... Furies, Jocasta, and Antigone. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-fr…
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From The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Do You Like Scary Stories? Spooky Selections from Spooky Conversations...
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1:12:55Happy Halloween! Today we've cobbled together selections from three favourite Spooky Season Conversations, featuring selections from 2022's Halloween Special w/ Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts, 2021's Scream Queens conversation with Vanessa Stovall, and 2022's Monster conversation with Jasmine Elmer. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voi…
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RE-AIR: Blood-soaked Trees, Erysichthon Eats Himself & Bonus Boogeywomen of Ancient Greece
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29:03This episode originally aired in October 2020... It might be old, but the story feels right on point in 2025. We travel to Thessaly where their king, Erysichthon gets a horrifying punishment for his crimes against Demeter. Plus, Lamia and Empusa... monstrous and vampiric women of mythology. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice…
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The Demon Woman & The Lotus Sutra: A Haunting Story from Japanese Folklore
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10:38We live in a world filled with both light and darkness, and it is in our darkest times that we need the greatest compassion. Written by a Buddhist monk from Medieval (Heian Period) Japan, this horror story brings us a woman who transforms into a demon known as an Oni. Yet the demon-woman's story challenges us to find hope, even in the darkness of h…
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Your mind is not your Friend: Reclaim Your Power
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5:30Your greatest battles aren’t always fought in the world; they’re fought in your mind. In this episode, we confront the silent war between your dreams and your doubts. It’s time to stop replaying the negative words spoken over you and start rewriting your own story. You don’t need the world’s validation, you need your own voice. Learn how to silence…
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Sometimes, the people we overlook are the very ones sent to open doors for us. In this episode, we explore how first impressions aren’t always the full story and why taking the time to truly know those around you can change everything. The friend, colleague, or neighbour you greet casually might just hold the key to that long-awaited dream or the s…
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RE-AIR: Conversations: Sorceresses & Satire, Witches of Ancient Greece & Rome w/ Maxwell T Paule
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1:15:56Thanks for your patience... New episodes are (fingers crossed) coming soon! For now, this episode originally aired in October 2021 (which, yes, Liv looked up AFTER guessing it was 'a couple years ago'... time is a flat circle). Liv speaks with Maxwell T Paule all about witches (and much, much more) of classical myth and Roman poetry... Follow Maxwe…
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BONUS! Hermes Historia: We Yearn for the Grave (Re-air)
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49:34Hey, did you know that Michaela and Liv are running a bonus history series over on the show's Patreon?! Last year we aired a few Hermes Historia episodes before putting the rest behind the Patreon paywall. This was the inaugural Spooooky Hermes Historia episode... Michaela shares a brief history of ancient Greek funerary practices. Because Spooky S…
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How did people react to Superstar, a story about Jesus from Judas' perspective? -- Jesus Christ Superstar (4 of 5; Episode 27)
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51:46Send us a text There is a new musical about to open, and boldly it declares that it will re-tell the story of the crucifixion, and do so from the perspective of…Judas. The advanced publicity is massive – as will become a hallmark of the coming age of megamusicals – and the theme of the show has not escaped notice. No less an evangelical figure than…
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RE-AIR: So Many Snakes, the Prolific Monster Dynasty of Typhoeus & Echidna
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36:00This episode originally aired in October 2021... So. Many. Snakes. To continue Spooky Season, a look at the Father of Monsters, Typhoeus (or Typhon), and the near equally monstrous Echidna. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I re…
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RE-AIR: Liv Reads Ancient Spooky Selections from Pliny, Ovid, Aeschylus, and Lucan
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1:14:38This episode originally aired in October 2023. Liv reads a selection of spooky content from ancient authors: Aeschylus' Agamemnon, translated by Herbert Weir Smyth; Aeschylus' Eumenides, translated by Herbert Weir Smyth; Lucan's Pharsalia; Letters of Pliny the Younger, translated by William Melmoth. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email o…
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Let's F--k With the Patriarchy, LTAMB x the Missing Witches Podcast
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53:27Liv teams up with the Missing Witches podcast to talk ancient Greek witches and women... Because when a woman wields freedom, she must be a witch! Check out more from the Missing Witches Podcast. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreo…
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RE-AIR: Conversations: Taking Inspiration from the Furies, Seneca’s Medea w/ Dr Lauren Ginsberg
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1:35:25This episode originally aired in summer of 2023. So! Much! Seneca! Lauren Ginsberg joins Liv to RAVE about Seneca's Medea, and provide some helpful and fascinating Roman context, among so many other things. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, a…
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Spooky Special... Liv's Favourite F--ked Up Family (aka Must Not Eat Children, Part 2)
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How the musical was written -- Jesus Christ Superstar (3 of 5; Episode 26)
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1:07:47By Dr. Jon Bruschke, PhD
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Spooky Special... Liv's Favourite F--ked Up Family (aka Must Not Eat Children, Part 1)
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RE-AIR: Conversations: Dragons! Witches! Werewolves! The Ancient Supernatural w/ Daniel Ogden
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1:09:41This episode originally aired in October 2022! Liv speaks with professor and (prolific!) author Daniel Ogden about all things Spooky! Find his many books on ancient werewolves, dragons, magic, and more wherever you get your books! Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscrib…
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She Crashes into the Scene, Wine Skin Filled with Human Blood (Herodotus The Histories Bk 1, Part 4)
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36:55We've finally made it to the end of the first book of Herodotus' Histories. It's been a wild ride folks, with all those twists and turns, but it ends with a bang. God it ends to well, I'm so happy. Thank you all for having me! And here's the the next time I see you all <3 Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free …
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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 10)
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1:25:42Liv reads Book 10 of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. The war is in full swing and even the gods get involved. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide…
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The Judas story in (and outside) the Bible -- Jesus Christ Superstar (2 of 5; Episode 25)
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1:07:47Send us a text It is 1432 and the small, medieval French village is abuzz. There’s a travelling theater troupe and they’re going to perform what is, far and away, the most exciting show the town will ever see. It happens every year, but only once a year, and everyone – from the smallest child to the oldest farmer – is going to see it. It’s like a m…
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The Definitely Real, Totally Accurate Story of Cyrus (Herodotus The Histories Bk 1, Part 3)
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34:45And we are back again with another week of Herodotus and his Histories. This time, we go backwards to explore how the Persian Empire got power within Asia. Isn't that fun? There certainly will not be any tangents here! No, not at all. Why would you think that? Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and…
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It's that time again... A fresh trailer for the ninth year of Lets Talk About Myths, Baby! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or learn more at mythsbaby.com Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings whe…
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Conversations: Joining the Vestal Virgins Sounds Nice Until You Realize You Might Get Buried Alive, w/ Dr Peta Greenfield
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1:43:32Liv speaks with Peta Greenfield (aka the Partial Historian's Dr. G) about the HORRORS of ancient Rome's Vestal Virgins, one of the most disturbing religious practices. This chat is as fascinating as it is disturbing... But that's pretty standard for Rome. Find more from the Partial Historians. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a vo…
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A Tale of Two Cities, oh and the Capture of a Third (Herodotus' The Histories Bk 1, Part 2)
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35:23We return to the wonderful world of Herodotus to see what happens next in Croesus' mad dash to take on the Persian Empire? Will he succeed? Will we even really hear about it? What sort of tangents can Herodotus get onto today! Line up quick folks, tickets go fast, come on in to see the wonders that is Herodotus and his Histories. Wanna join us for …
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Judas in the Bible, and who wrote the Bible, anyway? Jesus Christ Superstar (1 of 5; Episode 24)
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49:53Send us a text The year is 1525 and William Tyndale is doing what nobody has done before…he has translated the Bible from Latin to English. This as not well received; the church condemned the book, and one Bishop Tunstall bought all available copies and publicly burned them. Cardinal Wolsey condemned Tyndale as a heretic. The English government had…
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Herodotus, Father of Tangents, Asides, and Digressions (Herodotus' The Histories Bk 1, Part 1)
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35:53Come one, come all to a new episode exploring the wonders that is Herodotus' The Histories! Today Michaela takes on an adventure into the beginnings of the first history text from Greek antiquity. What was going on at the beginning of the Persian Wars, will we even get to the Persian Wars, and how many tangents does the father of history go on! Sub…
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BTS BONUS Conversations: A Peek Behind the Ancient Scenes, the Culture of Theatre w/ CW Marshall
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1:21:10It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn... This episode originally aired in January 2024. Liv speaks with returning guest CW Marshall about ancient Greek Theatre! Toph goes through the culture of it all, the festivals, the winners and l…
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BTS BONUS: Conversations: Can You Smell the God In the Air?! Epiphanies in Antiquity w/ Gillian Glass
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1:23:18It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn... This episode originally aired in September 2022. Turns out epiphanies are super fascinating and, basically, everywhere. Gillian Glass joins Liv to talk about epiphanic experiences in antiquity,…
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BTS BONUS: Conversations: Women Are Wet & Spongy, the History of the Female Body w/ Prof Helen King
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1:29:34It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn... This episode originally aired in September 2024. Liv speaks with Professor Helen King about her new book Immaculate Forms, and the history of the female body. From the ancient world (women were…
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BTS BONUS: Conversations: Becoming One With Gaia, Plant Myths & Sacred Groves w/ Eva Rummery (2022)
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1:17:22It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn... This episode originally aired in September 2022. Liv is joined by Eva Rummery to talk all things plants in Greek myth and even some archaeology. Plant myths, sacred groves, and even how some pl…
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Hopeful Living in a Broken World: Myth of the Ages in Hesiod, Ovid, & Plato's Statesman
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14:50While we often look to the past for an example of a better world, our counterparts living in the ancient world did the same, viewing even their time as a fallen one, ruled by greed. Greek and Roman authors such as Hesiod and Ovid detailed the decay of the world from original perfection in the myth of the Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Iron Ages, and t…
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Ariadne's Naxian Escape: Answers to Your Qs, a New Group Trip and So Much More...
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57:17Today Liv shares LOTS of new and exciting developments (fancy new group trip, anyone?!), answers some of your questions (we're getting crafty!), and more! (Rambley) info on the group trip to Greece found at 19:20, find more information and details on how to join the trip here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-…
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