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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1044 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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The Aeneid stands as a towering work of Classical Roman literature and a gripping dramatization of the best and worst of human nature. In the process of creating this epic poem, Vergil (70–19 BCE) became a living legend.
But the real Vergil is a sha... more
The Bhagavad Gita is a world classic often considered to be not just the 'Hindu Bible' but sometimes the 'Indian Bible' as well. Over the last two centuries, it has attracted much scholarly attention from Indologists. Ithamar Theodor's bold and revis... more
In the West, World War II is commonly understood as the Allies’ struggle against Nazism. Often elided, if not simply forgotten, is the Soviet Union’s crucial role in that fight. With this book, acclaimed historian Jochen Hellbeck rectifies this omiss... more
In After Transformation, Maia Kotrosits offers a lyrical history of Christian late antiquity as it lives on in and with the present. Recasting the monumental changes that occurred between the second and fourth centuries, when Rome transitioned from ... more
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The concept was always unique. These books, mostly from academic presses and mostly in the humanities, have long failed to receive the attention they deserve. There are obviously limits to how many books in these areas can be reviewed in the NYT, NYRB and the LRB and other publications of that type. Yet in the field of intellectual history the quality of the interviewers is highly variable. One must be instantly suspicious of those such as Morteza Hajizadeh who are a fixture in this series, revi... more
Great discussions - thanks!
Not sure how a 'grants researcher' for medicine & science qualifies as an interviewer on issues dealing with intellectual & religious history. The bench at NB Network can't be that shallow can it?
The host for that episode asked profoundly dumb question. He almost implied the program was about him and his questions.
Excellent material, but frustrating to have the sound phasing in and out and distorted. Is there a way to record both sound sources and edit together, rather than record a zoom call from just one end? It might help. I’ve had to abandon several tracks because I can’t follow what’s being said.
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This podcast engages with academic scholars to explore new literature in the field of intellectual history. Featuring in-depth conversations about various thematic and historical contexts, the show delves into important ideas shaped by influential thinkers throughout history and how these ideas resonate in contemporary society. Each episode highlights the guest's work, making complex philosophical and historical topics accessible to a broader audience while examining diverse perspectives on cultural movements, normative theories, and historical narratives.
Listeners can expect insightful dialogues that bridge past and present, covering critical themes such as feminism, totalitarianism, the evolution of political thought, and the intersecti... more
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