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Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 1527, and the political intrigue of the Russian Revolution. Those fascinated by the lives of kings ...
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The Republic is an influential work of philosophy and political theory by the Greek philosopher Plato, written in approximately 360 BC.
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The Primary Texts is a podcast that explores philosophy's essential works completely, carefully, and deeply. Each series takes you through an entire philosophical text - Plato's Republic, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, the Bhagavad Gita, Laozi's Tao Te Ching, and more - one chapter or book at a time. We don't skim. We don't summarise. We read the actual words of history's greatest thinkers and explore every angle, every argument, every practical application. Each episode combines scholarly r ...
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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. New episodes every Sunday and Thursday. From History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit fo ...
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A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.
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The Republic is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato around 380 BC concerning the definition of justice and the order and character of the just city-state and the just man. It is Plato's best-known work and has proven to be one of the most intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and political theory. In it, Socrates along with various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether or not the just man is happier than the unjust man by consi ...
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Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That’s all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History – Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesus, Budha, Lao Tzu, Confucious, Solon, Pythagoras, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, Aristotl ...
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Plato, Socrates, Epictetus, Seneca and more. This is The Republic of Middle aged men Podcast. We are 3 real world mates, all of which are wanting to work through Philosophy classics, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us. www.therepublicofmam.com
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A conversational podcast about Stoicism and its application in modern life. Co-hosted by Mick Mulroy and Adam Piercey, episodes centre around topics from modern life like dealing with anger, ethics, lessons to take from the philosophy, and many others.
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Good in Theory is a podcast about political philosophy and how it can help us understand the world today. Want to know what's in Plato's Republic or Hobbes's Leviathan but don't want to read them? This is your pod. I explain my favourite books in political theory in enough detail that you’ll feel like you read them yourself. Deep but not heavy. No experience needed.
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From Altruism to Wittgenstein, philosophers, theories and key themes.
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Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground rules. What would they discuss? Would they talk past each other? Make any progress? Would anyone want to hear them? Economist Robin Hanson and philosopher Agnes Callard decided to find out.
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The Optimistic Curmudgeon is an interview podcast where Josh Herring interviews expert guests whose credentials and experience help listeners understand truth in a confusing world. We discuss issues under seven areas: economics, politics, education, philosophy, business, virtue, and leadership! May the best ideas win.
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Business, life, philosophy
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Experiments in philosophy and social science.
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The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way. It's not just about ancient Greece. It's about a huge chunk of human history that the Greek texts give us access to: from Egypt and Babylon, to Persia, to Carthage and Rome, we'll sail the wine-dark sea of history with some expert guides at the helm. Topics will include archaeology, literature, and philosophy. New episode every month.
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The Global Novel is a podcast that surveys the narratology of world literature and history of translation from antiquity to modernity with a critical lens and aims to make academic education in literature accessible to the world.
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Join us for conversations with the experts. Every episode will focus on a classic: an imaginative or expository text that was a standout in its time and one that exhibits enduring worth.
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Ergo Sum is an amateur's review of the history of philosophy. It's an ethics-first political philosophy discussion among friends. A lighthearted exploration of the human condition. My little contribution to the Great Conversation. Big ideas. Bigger mouths.
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A podcast exploring source readings on music throughout history.
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Ever had an existential crisis in the middle of the night or during your afternoon work routine? Well, I am here to help you out with it. With answering interesting questions like 'Why do we exist', 'What's my purpose in Life', 'Am I a good human being' and many more, this podcast is for anyone even remotely interested in Philosophy. Here, we breakdown critical thinkers and present you with a simple yet reliable explanation!
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Welcome to Beyond the Text, a podcast series dedicated to delving into intellectual history with depth and context. In a world saturated with quick takes, Beyond the Text goes the extra mile. Paying homage to Skinner's insights on the importance of context, this podcast unveils overlooked aspects of historical and intellectual narratives. Co-hosted by Samuel Woodall and Jack Thomson, Beyond the Text explores the profound impact of thought and ideas throughout human history—forces that have d ...
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Read Plato's Republic: A Conversation with Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski (9x7)
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Thaddeus Kozinski makes a compelling case for why every student should read Plato's Republic with an excellent teacher. Plato discourses on justice, reality, the human condition, and highlights the possibilities philosophy extends for comprehending our place in the cosmos. Kozinski explicates the Allegory of the Cave, and illustrates throughout the…
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Today in this bonus episode Tristan introduces us to History Daily podcast, where host Lindsay Graham takes us back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind rea…
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Mick and Adam discuss the idea of remembrance as we reach November 11th this year, known as Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, and Veterans' Day among most of our listeners. Mick and Adam talk about how Stoics view remembrance, and some major historical events of the past, as well as their view of the future. URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandpor…
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Rome. Egypt. Love. War. Over 2,000 years ago, the fates of two ancient worlds collided in one of history’s most legendary love stories: Antony and Cleopatra. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Daisy Dunn to uncover the truth behind the myth - from their first meeting at Tarsus to the political intrigue that scandalised …
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After 27 years, Melvyn Bragg has decided to step down from the In Our Time presenter’s chair. With over a thousand episodes to choose from, he has selected just six that capture the huge range and depth of the subjects he and his experts have tackled. In this first pick, we hear Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins, science and mythology…
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S01E03 - Book 2 - The Morning Reflection
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In this episode of The Primary Texts, we explore Book 2 of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, where philosophy becomes daily practice. Gone is the gentle gratitude of Book 1. Now Marcus faces forward into another day of imperial duties, preparing himself with honest morning reflections. He acknowledges he'll meet difficult people who are "meddling, ungr…
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Who were the Vikings' ancient ancestors? In this episode Tristan Hughes explores the fascinating maritime culture, sophisticated trade networks and social hierarchies of the Nordic Bronze Age c. 1800–700 BC. Joined by Professor Johan Ling, they shed light on how proto-Viking societies of ancient Scandinavia imported essential metals, crafted stunni…
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Remember Remember the 5th of November (Bonus)
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Josh interviews his students in Modern Communications as part of a bonus episode commemorating the Fifth of November. Guy Fawkes, traditions, integralism, constitutional order, "Jeeniors," and more. What happens when you have a good conversation with alert, well read students? Listen, and find out! And if you enjoy this one, be sure to check out An…
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S01E02 - Book 1 - Debts and Lessons
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In this episode of The Primary Texts, we explore Book 1 of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, his remarkable gratitude list written at the end of his life. Unlike the rest of the Meditations, Book 1 isn't philosophical struggle but pure acknowledgment. Marcus thanks seventeen people who shaped his character: his grandfather's courtesy, his mother's simp…
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S01E01 - Introduction to Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
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Welcome to The Primary Texts, where we explore philosophy's foundational works completely and deeply. In this introduction to our Meditations series, we meet Marcus Aurelius - the Roman Emperor who never wanted to rule, writing desperate notes to himself by candlelight on the frozen Danube frontier. Discover how the most powerful man on Earth used …
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Welcome to The Primary Texts, where we explore philosophy's foundational works completely and deeply. Not summaries or overviews, but genuine engagement with the actual texts - Plato, Marcus Aurelius, Laozi, Buddha, Confucius, and more. In this introduction episode, we explain our approach: reading primary sources one chapter at a time, providing h…
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Mick and Adam have a short clip today announcing a new award from the podcast, the Rufus Award. This year's recipient: Maria Corina Machado. URL: pubandporch.com Email: [email protected] X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch All music provided by bensound.comBy Adam and Mick
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287: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving
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Ever heard of the headless horseman? Did you know he was a Hessian Soldier? Do you know where the Jack-o-lantern comes from? FIND OUT IN THIS SPOOOOOOOKY EPISODE.By Three of Brom Bones's boys
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On today's episode, Mick and Adam discuss The Stoic Opposition, a group of Stoics from ancient Rome who opposed tyrannical and autocratic rule at different times in history. Mick and Adam discuss the history of the group, the context of the time in which they live, as well as how the group applied their philosophy to their political lives, and how …
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The year is 539 BC. The greatest city of the ancient world has fallen. Babylon has opened it's gates to a new conqueror: the mighty Persian king Cyrus the Great. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined once again by friend of the show Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones to uncover the dramatic fall of Babylon and the ascent of Persia’…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dance which, from when it reached Britain in the early nineteenth century, revolutionised the relationship between music, literature and people here for the next hundred years. While it may seem formal now, it was the informality and daring that drove its popularity, with couples holding each other as they spun r…
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Warrior, Cobra, Downward Dog. If you do Yoga today, those are poses you’re surely aware of. But where and when did Yoga originate? In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Jim Mallinson to uncover the ancient roots of yoga - a tradition stretching back over 3,000 years. From the meditative practices of the Indus Valley Civili…
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It started with exiles, legendary assassinations, and a dream of revenge. This is the opening act of the Wu–Chu War, where the state of Wu punched far above its weight — and the state of Chu didn’t see it coming. When Chu underestimated its ambitious neighbor, all hell broke loose. In Part 1, we cover the rise of Wu, the backstory of King Helü and …
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Mick and Adam discuss times when they have felt most unlike a Stoic, perhaps even failing to be a Stoic in their lives. They discuss ways in which they work to regain their practice, get back to their core practice, and they talk about what practicing Stoicism means to them. References to the ancient Stoics and their guidance, plus some tips and st…
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Boudica's Tribe: How the Iceni Survived the Romans
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Join us for a special episode of The Ancients, recorded on-site in Norfolk, as we delve into the fascinating history of the Iceni tribe both before and after Boudica's famed revolt against the legions. Tristan Hughes joins Professor William Bowden at the dig to hear about Iceni resistance, cultural continuity, and adaptation in the face of Roman co…
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The Crisis of Culture (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
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Minds Almost Meeting: Season 11, Episode 7. View the transcript for this episode here: https://mindsalmostmeeting.com/episodes/crisis-of-culture Imagine two smart curious friendly and basically truth-seeking people, but from very different intellectual traditions. Traditions with different tools, priorities, and ground r…
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In a programme first broadcast in 2017, Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt. She developed many of her ideas in response to the rise of totalitarianism in the C20th, partly informed by her own experience as a Jew in Nazi Germany before her escape to France and then America. She wanted to understand how politics…
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What lurks under the surface of the dense black peat pits strewn across northern Europe? Bog bodies, naturally mummified humans, have fascinated archeologists for decades as they offer unique insights into ancient cultures. Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Melanie Giles to examine how old these bodies are, how they're preserved and incredible …
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Mick and Adam discuss the Stoic idea of equality, of both genders, based on the views of the original Stoics of history from Zeno to Plato and more. Discussions about misconceptions around Stoicism and what it really means, as well as rebuttals of some more "versions" of Stoicism which aren't really following the true philosophy, are all part of th…
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Marcus Aurelius: The Philosopher Emperor
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He's known as Rome’s philosopher-emperor and faced plague, rebellion and war in the East. Yet Marcus Aurelius ruled with a pen as much as a sword, finding peace in philosophy which still inspires the world today. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor William Stephens to uncover the life, legacy, and stoic philosophy…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas explored in HG Wells' novella, published in 1895, in which the Time Traveller moves forward to 802,701 AD. There he finds humanity has evolved into the Eloi and Morlocks, where the Eloi are small but leisured fruitarians and the Morlocks live below ground, carry out the work and have a different diet. Escap…
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The year is 453 AD. The most feared warlord in Europe - Attila the Hun - lies dead on his wedding night. But what happened next plunged his vast empire into bloody chaos. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Hyun Jin Kim to uncover the dramatic story of Attila’s heirs and the fall of the Huns. From bitter rivalries…
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Timothy Knotts: Reasoning Together Philosophy (9x6)
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Timothy Knotts of @Classical_Conversations explains the latest CC textbook: Reasoning Together Philosophy. He outlines the nature, tradition, and value of philosophy, highlighting the need for homeschool families to be well versed in philosophy. Along the way, he discusses the nature of classical education, the role classical ed plays in creating c…
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Mick and Adam discuss a current event happening in the world right now, and discuss how it shows that a will to continue and not give up is important. Mick and Adam discuss lessons they take from this event, and also discuss the concepts of personal responsibility, choice, and the decisions that we must make as human beings about our lives. Key lea…
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225. 508 BC Greek Democracy part 4 (530s BC part 8)
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In this "final" episode of our examination of ancient Greek democracy we compare it with the early Roman Republic which began "coincidentally" at the same time. This won't be the last time we refer to the structures of these political systems over the next few centuries so this episode is required listening for all Fan of History fans! (And well wo…
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"Neo-China Arrives From the Future:" On Nick Land's Sino-Futurism (The Meltdown Lectures)
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In this episode, we analyze the sentence "Neo-China arrives from the future" from Nick Land's 1994 essay "Meltdown." For Land, Capital is an autonomous intelligence from the future and China is the privileged site of arrival due to its lack of Western moral constraints. We cover China's Special Economic Zones, Land's predictions of Western decline …
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Mick and Adam discuss an event that occurred, where anger was very prevalent. Mick and Adam discuss the event as it happened, discuss the way it was handled and the emotions both during and after the fact. Mick and Adam talk about the Stoic stance on anger, and use examples of Stoics from the past to show how Stoics might approach these events if t…
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In the 7th century, a new empire rose from the sands of Arabia - united by faith, driven by conquest, and destined to change history forever. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Khododad Rezakhani to explore the emergence of Islam from the ashes of Rome and Persia’s great struggle for supremacy. Together they discover ho…
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Dog—the U.S. debut of Israeli writer Yishay Ishi Ron—delivers an honest and unflinching portrait of a veteran battling trauma and addiction. The story follows Geller, a former Israeli commando officer whose life unravels the aftermath of war. Now adrift in Tel Aviv, he struggles with PTSD, addiction, and the disorienting pull of memory. On the marg…
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Tristan Hughes goes on an exploration of Hawaii's earliest settlers, guided by the insights of Dr. Patrick Kirch, a leading expert on Hawaiian archeology. From the arrival of Polynesians around AD 1000, using sophisticated double-hull canoes, to their unique agricultural practices and the construction of monumental architecture, they delve into the…
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What´s New In History: Sloths, Mastodons, and Armadillos the Size of Cars
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New science is rewriting the story of Ice Age South America. Humans didn’t just live alongside the giants — they hunted them. Join me as we explore the lives, deaths, and legacies of the GIANT BEASTS that vanished 11,600 years ago. Please help support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/whatsnewinhistory Links to articles: https://phys.org/news/2025…
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The 4 Stoic virtues: Wisdom, Courage, Justice, Temperance
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Mick and Adam discuss the 4 Stoic virtues of Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance, and how Stoics view these and apply them in their daily lives. The direction granted by the virtues, and the nature of how Stoics discuss their practice, as well as the value garners from using the 4 virtues as a compass are all parts of the discussion. URL: puba…
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