
Ada Palmer deep dives into history and more. Long-form, serious but playful comparison of past and present.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryPhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

Historian Ada Palmer discusses the captivating story of the Catacombs beneath the Vatican, and the discovery of the bones of St. Peter Thanks for watching! We have so many topics to discuss on Machiavelli, the Renaissance, and beyond! All ideas are w... more
Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss the Tyrants of the Renaissance, how they expanded and grew their powers, and what we can learn from them today.
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Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss Machiavelli's turbulent childhood, and the many tragedies that made him the man he became.
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Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss a lesser known work of Machiavelli, but one that's just as important to his legacy.
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Fantastic and engaging discussions about a historical figure who I knew very little about!
Fascinating about Machiavelli, the Renaissance, and most of all, how it relates to our times. Both Adam and Ada are delightful and interesting hosts. Looking forward to the next episodes.
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Long-form conversations connect Renaissance history and political philosophy with questions about power, ethics and political life today. Historian Ada Palmer and journalist Adam Davidson combine close readings of historical texts with stories about people, institutions and daily life, especially in Florence and other Italian city-states. Their discussions move between abstract ideas, such as consequentialist ethics and republican government, and vivid historical details about family networks, city streets, education and political conflict.
The tone is scholarly but playful, with accessible explanations and modern comparisons that keep complex material grounded in its historical context. Listeners interested in how political systems work, ... more
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