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Back to SearchThe 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…
1 year 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…
1 year 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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, 2 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 Pla…
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months ago
The Truth About the Life of Plato
They say all philosophy is but a series of footnotes to Plato. Yet the remarkable story of the great philosopher’s life has remained untold—until now…
1 year, 3 months ago
Ancient Greece's Most Complicated Women?
Take a deep dive into three of ancient Greece's most fascinating women - both historical and mythological. What can we discover about Sappho, Medea …
1 year, 4 months ago