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What a Classic!
Step into the enchanting realm of mythology and explore the roots of modern civilisation! This beginner-friendly podcast introduces you to the fascinating tales of gods, heroes, and the rich culture of the Classical World. From epic adventures to moral lessons, each episode explores the things tha...
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37 episoade
The Foundation of Rome
This week on What a Classic!, we are going back to the very beginnings of Ancient Rome. From the fall of Troy and Aeneas’ fateful journey, to the lege...
A Guide to Classical Symbolism
Tune in to this listener-requested episode on Classical Symbolism, where we explore key symbols from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.
Grouping s...
The Athenian Legal System
In this episode, we explore the Athenian legal system, focusing on how justice was administered and the role of citizens in upholding the law. We star...
Athenian Democracy
In this episode of The Classical Companion, we explore the inner workings of Athenian democracy, focusing on how power was structured and balanced to...
Iliad Book 11: The Broken Line
Book 11 plunges into relentless battle as dawn brings the goddess of Strife to rouse both armies. Agamemnon leads a fierce Greek assault, killing Troj...
Athenian Politics - The Road to Democracy
In this episode of The Classical Companion, we explore the road to Athenian democracy.
Join us as we break down Athens’ transition from monarch...
Iliad Book 10: The Night of Spies
In this episode of What a Classic!, we explore Book 10 of Homer’s Iliad.
The battlefield sleeps, but the war does not. In this thrilling nightt...
Introduction to Ancient Greece
In this first episode of The Classical Companion, we explore the fascinating world of Ancient Greece.
Join us as we break down the geography,...
Iliad Book 9: The Price of Achilles’ Pride
In this episode of What a Classic!, we explore Book 9 of Homer’s Iliad, where the Greek war effort hangs in the balance.
With the Trojans press...
Iliad Book 8: The Trojans' Advance
In this electrifying episode of What a Classic!, we dive into Book 8 of the Iliad, where the gods’ power takes centre stage and the fate of the war ha...
Iliad Book 7: A Duel and Ceasefire
In this episode, we dive into Book 7 of The Iliad, where the tension between the Greeks and Trojans reaches a new height.
Following the gods’ i...
Iliad Book 6: Duty, Honour, and Hector’s Farewell
In this emotionally charged episode of What a Classic!, we journey through Book 6 of Homer’s Iliad, where we witness the personal moments that punctua...
Iliad Book Five: Diomedes’ Battle for Glory
In this action-packed episode of What a Classic!, we dive into Book 5 of Homer’s Iliad, where the gods and mortals collide in a series of explosive ba...
Iliad Book Four: Breaking the Truce
In this episode of What a Classic!, we dive into the intense and dramatic events of Book 4 of Homer’s Iliad. Just as a glimmer of peace seemed possibl...
Iliad Book Three: Menelaus and Paris' Duel
In this episode of "What a Classic!", war comes back to the fore once again as we dive into the drama of Book 3 of The Iliad.
After shying fro...
Iliad Book Two: Dreams, Deception and Near-Desertion
In this episode of "What a Classic!", things get even more complicated for the Achaean army in Book Two of the Iliad. Agamemnon, fresh off his quarrel...
Iliad Book One: The Wrath of Achilles Begins
In this episode, we dive into the opening chapter of Homer’s The Iliad, where the stage is set for an epic conflict. The Achaeans are battling the Tro...
Legends of Antiquity: Homer
In this spotlight episode, we are pausing before the action of the Iliad to focus on the legendary figure of Homer, the author of this monumental epic...
Siege and Suffering: The Nine-Year Prelude to the Iliad
In this episode, we uncover the first nine years of the Trojan War—before the glory of the Iliad. While the epic battles and heroism of Achilles and H...
Winds of Betrayal: The Trojan War Begins
In this episode, we dive into the dramatic events that ignited the Trojan War—a story filled with betrayal, sacrifice, and the will of the gods.
From Royalty to Ruin: The Path to Troy
The stage is set, the players are in place, and the seeds of the Trojan War are about to be sown.
In this episode, we dive deep into the myths...
On Circe's Island
In this episode, we dive deep into the myth of Circe, the infamous witch from Odysseus’ tale who turned men into pigs, but who is so much more than ju...
Medea's Revenge: A Dish Best Served Cold
Love, betrayal, revenge. A powerful woman scorned, or a victim of her circumstances?
In this episode of What a Classic!, we dive into one of t...
Argonauts Assemble: Jason’s Epic Quest
Jason and the Argonauts sailed through stormy seas, faced mythical monsters, and braved impossible odds to claim the Golden Fleece. But when Jason ret...
Heracles and the Cost of Glory
What does it take to be a hero? Is it strength, sacrifice, or something deeper? In this episode, we dive into the epic tale of Heracles—the mythic Gre...
Medusa: The Gorgon's Curse
In this episode of What a Classic!, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood figures in Greek mythology: Medusa. Often seen as a monster to be sl...
Into the Labyrinth: Theseus' Reckoning
A cursed king, a monstrous labyrinth, and a deadly showdown with a beast like no other—this episode pulls you into one of Greek mythology’s most twist...
Dionysus: Rituals, Revelry and Rage
In this episode (our final episode in our Olympian series) we dive deep into the world of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry, and madness.
Ares: Where Battle Begins and Never Ends
Prepare for battle in this week’s episode as we tackle one of the most feared—and misunderstood—gods of Mount Olympus: Ares, the god of war! 🏹⚔️
Love in the Time of Aphrodite
In this episode of What a Classic!, we’re exploring the irresistible—and often tumultuous—world of Aphrodite, the goddess who has captured our imagina...
Hades: Into the Underworld
Step into the shadows of the Underworld as we explore the dark and fascinating world of Hades.
From his powerful rule over the dead to his comp...
Poseidon: Sea-ing is Believing
In this episode, we plunge into the chaotic and awe-inspiring world of Poseidon, the god who ruled the seas with a trident and a stormy temperament. <...
Athena: Tapestries, Trojans, and Triumph
Join me as I explore the fierce Athena, the goddess of strength and wisdom! Born from Metis, and Zeus’s head, she’s a true powerhouse.
Hera: The Mean Girl of Olympus
Dive into the drama of Greek mythology with this episode, where we shine the spotlight on Hera, the queen of the gods! Hera is way more than just Zeus...
Zeus: The OG Womaniser
Welcome back to What a Classic! In this episode, titled "Zeus: The Original Womaniser," we delve into the captivating and complex world of Zeus, the K...
Fire, Mystery and Unlocking Pandora's Secrets
Welcome back to the second episode of What a Classic!
In this exciting episode, we journey into the aftermath of the Titanomachy and the roles a...
Olympus Has Got Talent: The Birth of the Gods
In this inaugural episode, we explore the captivating Greek creation myth, from the primordial chaos to the rise of the Olympian gods. Discover how Ga...