
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 230 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Tune in this week for a quick eructation as Jeff and Dave review the disturbing story of Lucius Pedanius Secundus, Roman aristocrat, who in A.D. 61 was murdered by one of his household slaves. The aftermath of this violent act was notoriously brutal:... more
Join the guys this week for a quick takedown of three recent translations of Homer's Odyssey, courtesy of Prof. Richard Whitaker of the University of Cape Town (Acta Classica, 2020). In six weeks, the Christopher Nolan adaptation of the Odyssey will ... more
"Greece, though beat, then caught her captor fast; and into boorish Latium brought cultured life at last." So says Horace in Epistle II.156-157. This week Jeff and Dave return to Marrou, Part III, ch. 2, to examine the much discussed but ever fresh q... more
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
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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!
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
Had Dr. Noe as a teach years ago. Great show with lots of thoughtful discussion.
Love the lighthearted learning
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?
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A duo-level classics show that blends rigorous cultural and literary analysis with accessible, conversational banter. Episodes span Greco-Roman texts, education in antiquity, translation philosophy, and how ancient ideas connect to modern culture, with frequent sponsor reads and practical learning resources. Listeners likely appreciate thoughtful rigor paired with humor, clear teaching intent, and approachable explanations of difficult classical topics for a broad audience.
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