It's All Greek (and Latin) To Me

It's All Greek (and Latin) To Me
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It's All Greek (and Latin) To Me

Want a quick way to know more about Classical Myths and Literature? Join Armand D'Angour (Professor of Classics at Oxford University) and Jimmy Mulville (Comedy Producer, Chairman of charity 'Classics For All' and lifelong classics devotee) as they explore stories and quotes that are familiar through their use in our everyday lives. Ever said 'Carpe Diem!' or heard about the 'Oedipus Complex'? Ever really thought about where that quote comes from or what the Oedipus Complex really refers to? Let Armand and Jimmy tell you where these originated, what they actually mean, and who wrote them. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Lysistrata

    OCT 1

    Lysistrata

    Armand and Jimmy explore the hilarious and bold story of Lysistrata, the comedic tale of Ancient Greek women who devise an unexpected strategy to end the Peloponnesian War by withholding sex from their men. They also dive into the unique brand of humour of its author, Aristophanes, which cleverly lampooned prominent figures of his time, as seen in other works like The Frogs… Main text explored: Lysistrata by Aristophanes The Frogs by Aristophanes Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visitwww.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  2. The Aeneid

    SEP 24

    The Aeneid

    Armand and Jimmy delve into one of the greatest masterpieces of Roman literature, The Aeneid, shedding light on its historical significance and the political motivations behind its creation by the poet Virgil. They explore the enduring power of the famous line, Sunt Lacrimae Rerum ("There are tears of things"), and offer an in-depth discussion of Book 6, where Aeneas, the hero, descends into the Underworld… Main text explored: The Aeneid by Virgil Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visitwww.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  3. Plato

    SEP 17

    Plato

    Join Armand and Jimmy as they delve into Plato’s Symposium, unraveling the diverse perspectives on love shared by Plato, Socrates, and their fellow guests. Armand reveals the intriguing figure he believes was instrumental in shaping Plato’s views on love before explaining the origins of the term 'Platonic Love...' Main text explored: The Symposium by Plato Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visitwww.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  4. Juvenal

    SEP 10

    Juvenal

    Armand and Jimmy discuss Juvenal, one of the earliest and most influential satirists, emphasising how every aspect of his work was crafted for comedic effect—from the absurd content, such as the foolish desires his fellow Romans prayed for in Satire 10, to the very structure of his verse itself... Main text explored: Satire 10 of Book 4 by Juvenal Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visitwww.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  5. The Iliad

    AUG 27

    The Iliad

    Armand and Jimmy discuss Homer's epic poem The Iliad and in particular the moment where the Greek warrior Diomedes and the Trojan Glaucus meet on the battlefield...  Main text explored: The Iliad by Homer Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visitwww.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  6. Catullus

    AUG 20

    Catullus

    Odi et amo - 'I hate and I Iove' Armand and Jimmy chat about the Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus and the trials and tribulations of his love affair with a young woman whom he calls Lesbia—who, Armand explains, may have been misidentified for centuries... Main texts explored (in order of appearance in episode):  Catullus 85 Catullus 83 Catullus 8 Catullus 2 Catullus 3 Catullus 10 Catullus 1 Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visit www.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  7. Eureka

    AUG 13

    Eureka

    A multidisciplinary approach to this episode, as Jimmy and Armand explore the exclamation ‘Eureka!’ uttered by Archimedes, known from a story told by architectural historian Vitruvius about how the inventor discovered how to assess the metallic content of a gold crown. However, is the story fake news? If so, what was the true story? A bit of classical detective work provides a more plausible explanation. Main text explored: De Architectura by Vitruvius Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visit www.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  8. Oedipus

    AUG 6

    Oedipus

    In this episode we take the oft quoted idea of the Oedipus Complex and find out its origins in Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus Rex. Armand and Jimmy first present a handy guide to the key points of the story, then explore how we believe the themes of the play might have been received by its audience at the time, as well as current thinking on how plays such as this were presented to their audiences in ancient Athens. Main text explored: Oedipus Rex by Sophocles Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visit www.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  9. Carpe Diem

    AUG 6

    Carpe Diem

    We kick off the series with an expression that is often heard; but what do we know about who wrote it and from which literary work it is plucked? Armand and Jimmy discuss possible translations of the phrase, what the writer was trying to convey with it as well as how we interpret the meaning of Carpe Diem in our lives today. There’s also a quick potted history of how Armand and Jimmy both got drawn in by the Classics. Main text explored: The Odes of Horace Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visit www.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  10. Trailer

    JUL 22

    Trailer

    Join Armand D'Angour (Professor of Classics at Oxford University) and Jimmy Mulville (Comedy Producer, Chairman of charity 'Classics For All' and lifelong classics devotee) as they explore the ancient world through expressions, stories and quotes from Classical literature that we use in our everyday lives. Ever said 'Carpe Diem!' or heard about the 'Oedipus Complex'? Ever really thought about where that quote comes from or what the Oedipus Complex really refers to? Let Armand and Jimmy tell you about the true meanings, origins, and authors of these phrases and many others in It's All Greek and Latin to Me. Subscribe now to be the first to listen to the first two episodes on Tuesday 6th August... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
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Want a quick way to know more about Classical Myths and Literature? Join Armand D'Angour (Professor of Classics at Oxford University) and Jimmy Mulville (Comedy Producer, Chairman of charity 'Classics For All' and lifelong classics devotee) as they explore stories and quotes that are familiar through their use in our everyday lives. Ever said 'Carpe Diem!' or heard about the 'Oedipus Complex'? Ever really thought about where that quote comes from or what the Oedipus Complex really refers to? Let Armand and Jimmy tell you where these originated, what they actually mean, and who wrote them. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

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