Podcast Episodes

The Killing Grounds: Thermopylae

There is a place, a narrow strip of land, where bravery and sacrifice became legendary... where the famed ‘300’ laid down their lives to save Hellas in 480 BC...

But that is not the only battle in whi…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women of the Ancient World

From Penelope to Fulvia and beyond, discover the lives of ancient women. 

Today Anya is joined by Dr. Daisy Dunn, to discuss the ‘missing thread’ of ancient history: the often-overlooked women who hel…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The First Lady of Greek Mythology

Discover the woman who brought Greek mythology to America… 

Today Anya is joined by Victoria Houseman to discuss the life and legacy of Edith Hamilton, the American Classicist who brought Greek mythol…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Beyond Stoicism

While Stoicism is currently all the rage -and for good reason- it isn’t the only philosophy to address some of life’s toughest questions. 

From dealing with uncertainty, stress, grief and more, we hav…

Published on 6 months ago

Stoicism and Buddhism: Two Sides of the Same Coin?

How did two different philosophies - that have seen a resurgence of interest in the Western world - both arrive at such similar conclusions for how to live a happy life?

Despite being separated by hun…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

How Did Ancient Civilizations Rebuild?

What happens AFTER an apocalypse?

How did ancient societies rebuild after catastrophic events… and what can that teach us about our world now?

Today, Anya is joined by DR ERIC H. CLINE, author of the b…

Published on 7 months ago

The Philosophy of Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental disorders. Considered pathology, it is the most diagnosed and medicated of all psychological disorders... but what if it isn't always or only a med…

Published on 7 months ago

Galen: Doctor to the Emperors

Discover how the best physician is also a philosopher… 

From the gladiators’ arena to the imperial court, the life and career of the ancient doctor Galen is among the most extraordinary in the ancient…

Published on 8 months ago

A Different Take on Plato

It’s philosophy’s ultimate dinner party… and you’re invited.

On today’s Classical Wisdom Speaks, Anya is joined by Professor Alex Priou to discuss Plato’s most joyful and playful work, The Symposium.

D…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Secrets of the Scythians

Discover the ancient nomadic tribe that helped inspire the myth of the Amazons… and their legacy in the world today.

On today’s Classical Wisdom Speaks, Anya is joined by Professor Christopher Beckwit…

Published on 9 months ago