Podcast Episodes

How to Teach the Dark Parts of History: Columbus, Slavery, Holocaust

Episode 335

What does it mean to teach history truthfully? In this episode of _Classical Et Cetera_ , we tackle how to teach Christopher Columbus facts with honesty, from elementary school to teaching history in…

Published on 16 hours ago

Should Students Study Pagan Beliefs in a Classical Education?

Episode 334

On this week's Classical Et Cetera, Memoria Press takes on one of our most common questions in classical Christian education: Why should Christians study paganism at all?

We explore how to approach…

Published on 1 week ago

How the Founding Fathers' Classical Education Shaped America

Episode 333

Who were the Founding Fathers — and what is the education that shaped them? In this episode of _Classical Et Cetera_ , we explore the rigorous classical education that influenced America’s founders a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

August vs September: When Should You Start School?

Episode 332

This week's Classical Et Cetera is our official back-to-school episode! Join us as we consider not just dates on a calendar but the seasonality of school itself. Where does the fall start come from? …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Learning Latin as an Adult: A Beginner’s Guide from Classical Educators

Episode 331

Where should adults start with classical education? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we share our top book recommendations for anyone looking to begin their journey into the world of classical…

Published on 4 weeks ago

What Are the Liberal Arts? Not What College Told You!

Episode 330

Curious what a liberal arts education really is? What trivium and quadrivium mean? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we unpack the historic meaning of the liberal arts and explain how they shap…

Published on 1 month ago

Life-Changing Books That Inspired Our Classical Education

Episode 329

What books lit the spark for your love of classical education? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, our team shares the life-changing books that first inspired them—and the ones they keep coming b…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Reading Habits for Adults: Tips & Tricks from Classical Educators

Episode 328

How do adults actually find time to read in their daily lives? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we dive into the real-life reading habits of classical educators and reading enthusiasts. From f…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Should Students Use AI? Classical Education vs. Technology in Schools

Episode 327

In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we take a hard look at the role of technology in education—especially in classrooms committed to classical learning. Should students be using AI to write paper…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Would Classical Et Cetera Resist the Power of the One Ring?

Episode 326

What does The Lord of the Rings teach us about self-denial? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, the team explores the virtue of temperance—what it is, why it matters, and how it's portrayed in li…

Published on 2 months ago