A Read Through History

Arshiya Bhardwaj and Serena Mattouk
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From Plato to Hitler, there is no lack of people who choose to challenge conventional norms with their words. From dictators to beggars, they come from all walks of life; all of them with something to say. Their stories have been immortalised in books, join us in discussing juicy controversial books at their time, which became the driving forces in changes from literature to politics.

Episodes

  1. 03/30/2021

    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

    In this episode we take a break from the past and look at the present and future. Today we are discussing Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe By Benjamin Alire Saenz.

  2. 02/14/2021

    The Language of Love: Poetry

    In this episode we discuss some of our favourite poems which inspire us everyday. They have empowered us to achieve our goals, and transformed us in more ways than we can count.

  3. 11/16/2020

    Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

    To complete our duology of books discussing propaganda and dystopian societies, we decided to discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

  4. 10/31/2020

    1984 by George Orwell

    In this episode, we look at 1984 by George Orwell. A contradictory book looking at the impact of war and totalitarianism on society through the perspective of a regular Outer Party member named Winston.

  5. 10/14/2020

    The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

    In this episode, we look at The Communist Manifesto. A book ahead of its time in discussing matters of capitalism and how it affects our society. Listen in and understand how we see it affecting us today.

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From Plato to Hitler, there is no lack of people who choose to challenge conventional norms with their words. From dictators to beggars, they come from all walks of life; all of them with something to say. Their stories have been immortalised in books, join us in discussing juicy controversial books at their time, which became the driving forces in changes from literature to politics.

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  • Creator
    Arshiya Bhardwaj and Serena Mattouk
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arshiya Bhardwaj and Serena Mattouk
  • Show Website
    A Read Through History