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Back to SearchWhy do some “Big Caesars and Little Caesars” Rise to the Top?
What are Big and Little Caesars? Both in ancient and modern times? And are there certain political and social environments that are fertile for these…
2 years, 2 months ago
Can We Preserve Ancient Languages?
Today children already have so many expectations. From excelling in school, practicing sports and hobbies, to learning languages that can give them t…
2 years, 2 months ago
Should We Glorify Roman Rebels?
How do you define a Rebel? Are should we glorify them? Or not? Are they heroes or anti-heroes? Have some done better in the history books than others…
2 years, 3 months ago
Should We Say “NO”? Lessons from Diogenes...
Season 4 Episode 13
Why should we say “no”? What is the importance of being able to do so? And can the ancient philosophy of cynicism help us with our modern ills? Today…
2 years, 4 months ago
How to Save Democracy: The Importance of the Civic Bargain
Season 4 Episode 12
Is Democracy dying? Polls show that Americans on both sides of the political spectrum feel it’s under attack... but does the situation have to be so …
2 years, 5 months ago
Jews in the Ancient World: Time to rethink the relationship between Judaism and Greco-Roman society?
Season 4 Episode 11
Public bathhouses embodied the Roman way of life, from food and fashion to sculpture and sports. The most popular institution of the ancient Mediterr…
2 years, 5 months ago
A Day on One of the Most Famous Archaeological Sites in the World
Season 4 Episode 10
What’s a day on one of the most exciting and famous archaeological sites in the world? Let’s take a tour with the man running the show at the Athenia…
2 years, 5 months ago
Women in Classical Video Games
Season 4 Episode 9
Why are video games set in the ancient world? What are some of the major examples? How are women represented in these games? And why does this matter…
2 years, 7 months ago
What if Philosophers Ran the World?
Season 4 Episode 8
From the Corporate to the Political - how can we find our modern values in ancient lessons?
What if Plato ran Facebook? Or Socrates was in charge of …
2 years, 7 months ago
Power and Politics in Ancient Egypt... With Kara Cooney
Season 4 Episode 7
How did the ancient Egyptians handle war, plague and inequality? How did their unique geography shape their history? What was their community 'glue'?…
2 years, 9 months ago