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Back to SearchThe 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 …
9 months, 2 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 a…
9 months, 4 weeks 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…
10 months, 1 week 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 dealin…
10 months, 3 weeks 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 t…
11 months, 1 week 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, A…
11 months, 3 weeks 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 diso…
11 months, 4 weeks 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 Ga…
1 year 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 Pla…
1 year, 1 month 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 Speak…
1 year, 1 month ago