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Greco-Roman Civilization
Education
Classical Education
Socrates
Plato
Synoptic Problem
Language Learning
Hellenistic Education
Greek Language
Aristophanes
Latin Language
Cicero
Ancient Greek
Rhetoric
Peter
Library Of Alexandria
Redating Matthew, Mark and Luke
Homer
Marrou's History Of Education
Classics

The Ad Navseam podcast, where Classical gourmands everywhere can finally get their fill. Join hosts Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle for a lively discussion of Greco-Roman civilization stretching from the Minoans and Mycenaeans, through the Renaissance, and right down to the present.

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Will the clever slave Dexter (Palaestrio) succeed in outsmarting the self-absorbed, narcissistic, self-proclaimed war hero Major Blowhard (Pyrgopolynices), so that the mostly incompetent, lovable, lovelorn young man Nauticles (Pleusicles) can rescue ... more

This week the guys make their first foray into Roman Comedy, specifically Plautus and one of his best-known plays, Miles Gloriosus (“Major Blowhard”). After a brief digression on Doestoevsky (не спрашивай), Dave and Jeff dig into the particulars of G... more

This one's for all you autodidacts: if you have questions about any aspect of Greco-Roman antiquity, have trouble distinguishing between Phylas and Phrynichus, and are not sure where to turn when you are tearing through an ancient text and get stumpe... more

In the Athenian criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime (and who didn't exist) and the district attorneys (there were none of these either), who prosecute the... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Poochigian
Translator and author of Meditations translation
Author/Translator
Episode: Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Conversation with Translator Aaron Poochigian (Ad Navseam, Episode 215)
Dr. Bob Stacey
Head of school at the Augustine School in Jackson, Tennessee, former colleague of Dr. David Noe
Augustine School
Episode: Democracy and the Arts, in America? A Conversation on Tocqueville with Bob Stacey (Ad Navseam, Episode 212)
Carl P. E. Springer
Scholar of 16th century Latin poetry
University of Illinois
Episode: Carl P. E. Springer's "The Latin Poetry of Martin Luther" (Ad Navseam, Episode 211)
Bram ten Berge
Tacitian scholar at Hope College
Hope College
Episode: Writing Imperial History: Tacitus from Agricola to Annales with Bram ten Berge (Ad Navseam, Episode 178)
Diane Arnson Svarlien
Classicist and translator of Aristophanes' works
Episode: Let's Get this Potty Started: A Conversation on Aristophanes with Translator Diane Arnson Svarlien (Ad Navseam, Episode 161)
Joe Goodkin
A troubadour and folk opera musician known for his adaptations of Homer's works.
Episode: Becoming Nobody: A Conversation with Homeric Bluesman Joe Goodkin (Ad Navseam, Episode 158)
Patrick M. Owens
A classicist and proponent of spoken Latin pedagogy
Episode: Barbarisms at the Gates: Some Perils in Active Latin Pedagogy, with Patrick Owens (Ad Navseam, Episode 156)
Kirk Summers
Professor of classics at the University of Alabama, Birmingham and expert in Theodore Beza
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Episode: We Know What you Did Last, Summers: A Conversation with Kirk Summers about Theodore Beza as Poet (Ad Navseam, Episode 147)
Stanley Lombardo
Renowned translator known for his works in Greco-Roman literature.
Hackett Publishing
Episode: Make it Come Alive: A Conversation with Veteran Translator Stanley Lombardo (Ad Navseam, Episode 145)

Hosts

Dr. David Noe
Co-host of Ad Navseam; specializes in classical texts and educational outreach.
Dr. Jeff Winkle
Co-host of Ad Navseam; co-leads discussions on classics, translation, and pedagogy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 379 ratings
  • Classics are FUN

    Been telling my kids this since they were little but it takes talented folks like David and Jeff to really make it sing. Well worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkRH.
    United States7 months ago
  • Teaching 7th Grade Greek

    Hi Dave and Jeff!

    I just found your podcast this past summer, when an elder at my church shared it with me. I started off listening to your episodes on Greek textbooks, but then went all the way to Ad Navseum’s beginning. I’ve enjoyed listening through the entire catalogue—what a feast! ;) Your guys’ delight and passion for the Classics is contagious. Thank you so much for sharing your labors via the podcast and Latin and Greek courses.

    I finished my first week of teaching Greek to my 7th Gra... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lmueller92
    United States9 months ago
  • Great show!

    Had Dr. Noe as a teach years ago. Great show with lots of thoughtful discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tituzzzzzzzzz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Love the lighthearted learning

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doug S III
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best banter, better content

    This is one of the few podcasts where I actually enjoy the banter, shot through as it is with the ripest dad humor. The content is of course excellent — how many podcasts are going to feature discussions of history and literature alongside recitations of Greek and Latin?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ianamo
    United Statesa year ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Conversation with Translator Aaron Poochigian (Ad Navseam, Episode 215)
Q: What about the portrayal of Marcus in culture, such as Gladiator, and how does that influence or reflect your work?
Aaron acknowledges Gladiator's influence as a cultural touchstone but emphasizes avoiding the saint/prig dichotomy, aiming for a balanced human Marcus who embodies virtue without perfection.
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Conversation with Translator Aaron Poochigian (Ad Navseam, Episode 215)
Q: How do you handle the manuscript history and apparatus criticus in your edition?
He discusses basing his text on the mid-20th century Farquharson text, including an apparatus criticus to show manuscript variants, and explains how apparatus guides readers to authentic readings.
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Conversation with Translator Aaron Poochigian (Ad Navseam, Episode 215)
Q: What is your translation approach for Meditations and do you consult other translations?
He uses a 'spiritual medium' analogy, often avoiding competitor translations initially to draft his own voice, then revisiting others to capture the intended valence and distinct voices; he aims to bring Marcus to life in living color, not as a marble monument.
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Conversation with Translator Aaron Poochigian (Ad Navseam, Episode 215)
Q: Could you talk about your background and how you came to the classics?
Aaron shares a journey from discovering Latin and Greek in college to a career translating Greek poetry and eventually turning to Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, motivated by a desire to present the work as living poetry with distinct voices.
Polyphemus Last Words: Live at Michigan Junior Classical League (Ad Navseam, Episode 209)
Q: Why didn't Athena just give Odysseus a boat?
Athena doesn't provide immediate help to Odysseus because suffering teaches valuable lessons, shaping his character.

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4. Bram ten Berge
5. Diane Arnson Svarlien
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