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Michel De Montaigne
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James Hankins
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Benjamin Rush

Join the hosts of New Humanists and founders of the Ancient Language Institute, Jonathan Roberts and Ryan Hammill, on their quest to discover what a renewed humanism looks like for the modern world. The Ancient Language Institute is an online language school and think tank, dedicated to changing the way ancient languages are taught.

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In the 4th century AD, two Christian friends - Basil and Gregory - travelled from Cappadocia to Athens to go study Greek literature with Libanius, the leading rhetorician of the time. While there, these two young and wealthy Cappadoci... more

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We tend to think of the Athenians as philosophers, architects, and mathematicians. But their highest devotion was rather to sports and to music. These priorities are evident from their system of education, in which young Greek men wer... more

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Everyone knows "The Lost Tools of Learning." But did you know Dorothy Sayers delivered another, longer, and even more interesting lecture on education, all about learning Latin? Sayers recalls beginning Latin lessons with her father a... more

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"Παιδεία found its realization in παιδεραστία." This is how Henri-Irénée Marrou characterizes the relationship between paideia and pederasty. The latter fulfilles the former. Indeed, few things were so distinctively Greek as their lov... more

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Recent Guests

Calvin Goligher
Friend of the Institute and resident expert on patristics
Episode: Do "Christian" and "Classical" Go Together? feat. Calvin Goligher | Episode XCVIII
Dr. James Hankins
A scholar from Harvard University, author of 'Political Meritocracy in Renaissance Italy'
Harvard University
Episode: Replacing Machiavelli with Francesco Patrizi, feat. James Hankins | Episode LXXXVII
Dr. Eric Adler
A scholar from the University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Humanism, With or Without God, feat. Eric Adler | Episode LXXIV
Timothy Griffith
Latin professor and developer of Picta Dicta, a platform for teaching Latin and Greek
New St. Andrews College
Episode: The Art of Language Teaching, feat. Tim Griffith | Episode LXIV
Clifford Humphrey
Executive Vice Chancellor of the Florida College System with a PhD in American politics from Hillsdale College
Florida College System
Episode: Republican Education, feat. Clifford Humphrey | Episode LXIII

Hosts

Ryan Hammill
Co-host and co-founder of The Ancient Language Institute, Ryan specializes in the intersection of ancient language learning and educational practices.
Jonathan Roberts
Co-host and co-founder of The Ancient Language Institute, Jonathan is dedicated to advancing classical education and supporting language acquisition.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • The Best Education Podcast

    Love the ALI guys, this is seriously the most underrated podcast out there on classical education, the liberal arts, and the humanities. Nothing else is like it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doubtfultekton
    United States3 months ago
  • Gem of a Podcast

    I stumbled upon the New Humanists while researching workshops for the 2025 ACCS Conference. Ryan’s ACCS bio included a reference to the podcast. I decided to check it out on a whim. What excellent work Ryan and Jonathan do with their show! As a humanities teacher with several years of experience in classical ed, podcasts which fuel my desire for my vocation are few and far between. God bless your efforts, and keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClassicalChristianEducator
    United States7 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    I love listening to the New Humanists! I studied Classics as an undergrad and did my ancient Greek at Harvard with Gregory Nagy when ‘dead’ languages were all but forgotten. They are indeed revived!! This is the way to do it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heytherereadingfriends
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent show

    These guys are the best. I studied Ancient Greek and Latin at a famous American university with a world-renknown classics department. In all my time there, I never found two people who bring as much vitality to their subject as Ryan and Jonathan. These are the first people I’ll turn to when it comes time for me to teach my boys the languages of their forefathers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    benshapfan
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Best Podcast Ever

    I love “hanging out” with Jonathan and Ryan (every time I listen it makes me sad I don’t have friends like them in real life). I’ve learned so much thanks to this podcast. I am a student of Ancient Greek and Latin, and the New Humanists keep my motivation for learning — so that I can access texts in their original — high. I beg you to never stop recording this podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    petra's reviews
    United Statesa year ago

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Replacing Machiavelli with Francesco Patrizi, feat. James Hankins | Episode LXXXVII
Q: Why Patrizi doesn't simply get a chapter but he gets his own book?
He's distinct in that instead of having this heavy emphasis on reforming society through education, he is far more precise on the question of institutions.
Does Education Improve the Soul? | Episode LXI
Q: Can reading and learning and study help people? Can virtue be taught?
The hosts believe that learning must be integrated into life and one's vocation; otherwise, it remains just data without moral growth.

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This podcast explores the modern implications of humanism through the lens of classical education and language study. Engaging discussions center on the significance of ancient texts and their relevance to contemporary issues in society, philosophy, and education. Topics frequently covered include classical literature, historical figures in education, and the interplay between ancient and modern cultures. Unique to the show is its focus on how principles from ancient education can be rejuvenated to meet today's societal challenges, likely appealing to educators, students, and anyone interested in philosophical discourse about culture and education.

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New Humanists launched 4 years ago and published 98 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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