Ancient World

Richard Emerson
  • 4.3 (10)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

The Ancient World Podcast is about the deep Treasures of the Past, the Greek Tradition, the Biblical Stories, the Roman Empire and the Great Rebirth of the Florentine Renaissance. Enjoy!

  1. 06/06/2022

    The Greek and Roman Epics, and the Personal Journey. w/Sean Eckmann!

    A new conversation with Sean Eckmann from Mythos & Logos, where we're looking at the role of emotion, passion, and intervention of the metaphorical Gods in the Ancient Epics of the Iliad, Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid. Sean's youtube channel is here: mythosandlogos.net - and the first of his three videos on these great epics is coming out in a few weeks. Enjoy! Leave us a comment, questions and feedback for this episode here! https://awpodcast.com/episodes/the-greek-and-roman-epics-and-the-personal-journey-w-sean-eckmann/ Follow us on Twitter: @AncientWorldOrg iTunes | Spotify| Stitcher | RadioPublic | Castbox | Amazon Music A special thanks goes out to our Top Patrons: Caldazar, Seán Eckmann, Laura Daligan, Michael Leighty, Claudia, Aidan Chavasse, Mitchel V, James W and Santheep on patreon.com/ancientworld - thank you! Copyright © 2022 Ancient World Podcasting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    51 min
  2. Episode 10 - The Escape, and Seeing the Stars

    05/19/2022

    Episode 10 - The Escape, and Seeing the Stars

    The Pilgrim and Virgil run over to Lucifer, and start climbing down his giant body. At the midpoint the whole world flips upside-down, and after climbing up a small tunnel, they come out - and once again can see the stars. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    9 min
  3. Episode 9 - The Deepest Pit

    05/17/2022

    Episode 9 - The Deepest Pit

    The Pilgrim and Virgil start walking on the Lake of Ice, and deeper into the darkness. They meet Ugolino and Ruggieri, and then later in the distance - something looking like a giant windmill. Then they see that it's Lucifer, with his enormous wings. Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    11 min
  4. Episode 8 - The Ten Ditches

    05/15/2022

    Episode 8 - The Ten Ditches

    The Pilgrim and Virgil move on through the ten ditches of Fraud, and learn some important lessons about lies, and about Intellectual Hubris. Then they come to the Well with the Giants. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    12 min
  5. Episode 7 - The Lower Inferno

    05/13/2022

    Episode 7 - The Lower Inferno

    Virgil explains the overall structure of the Inferno to the Pilgrim, and the three deepest circles. Then they walk through the seventh circle, and meet the monster Geryon, flying them down into the Abyss. Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    11 min
  6. Episode 6 - The City of the Underworld

    05/11/2022

    Episode 6 - The City of the Underworld

    Virgil tries to open up the Gates to the Underworld, but the demons slam the door in his face. Then comes the Help, walking across the River Styx. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    10 min
  7. Episode 5 - The Circles of Passion

    05/09/2022

    Episode 5 - The Circles of Passion

    The Pilgrim and Virgil travel through the four circles of Incontinence, and speak with the souls who were controlled by their passions, rather than reason, in life. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    10 min
  8. Episode 4 - Limbo, and Aristotle.

    05/07/2022

    Episode 4 - Limbo, and Aristotle.

    The Pilgrim wakes up on the other side of the river Acheron, and enters the first Circle, with Limbo. We'll also look at the overall structure of Dante's Inferno and Aristotle's Moral Philosophy. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    10 min
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The Ancient World Podcast is about the deep Treasures of the Past, the Greek Tradition, the Biblical Stories, the Roman Empire and the Great Rebirth of the Florentine Renaissance. Enjoy!

Information

  • Creator
    Richard Emerson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Richard Emerson
  • Show Website
    Ancient World