8 episodes
Manic Classics Maia Lee-Chin
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5.0 • 18 Ratings
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The ancient world is WAY more than Julius Caesar getting stabbed 23 times. Manic Classics is here to tell you about it. From mythology and culture to politics, we’re covering the craziest sh*t that happened in antiquity. Subscribe to hear about what your math class never taught you about Pythagoras’ cult, vocab words your Latin class wouldn't dare to utter, the hottest takes on the Iliad, and more.
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Omnia Vincit Amor
Does this popular phrase mean what you think it means? Check out the first episode of season 2 of Manic Classics and find out the history of the powerful phrase: love conquers all.
Cover image: Virgil mosaic in the Bardo National Museum (Tunis)
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Roman Graffiti Was Pretty Naughty
This episode was inspired by the band that made me a Classics major: Bastille. Roman graffiti really does have me asking: how am I gonna be an optimist about this? This episode we learned about Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, Pliny the Younger, Roman graffiti and scriptores.
Shoutout to my ex-boyfriend Alden for literally yelling at me until I finished this episode.
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Black Lives Matter
Taking time to explain the original movement behind the podcast: Black Lives Matter. If you'd like to support Black Lives Matter and the protestors in Minnesota, you can donate at these links below.
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We Need To Talk About Hubris
Lysias, Hercules, Marsyas, Niobe and guest star Luke Giuntoli are going to let you in on a secret. Hubris probably isn't what Tumblr told you it was.
Painting: Niobe by Jacques-Louis David
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The Oracle of Delphi and Her (Maybe) Psychic Powers
Haven't you ever wanted an extremely high lady to tell you your fortune? This episode goes into the Ancient Greek tradition of oracles, prophecies, and the age-old joys of getting so high you have a seizure.
Painting: Priestess of Delphi by John Collier
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Maenads, and Dionysus, and Orgies, Oh My!
Maenads were the female followers of Dionysus that ripped men to shreds. What the hell is up with that?
Artwork: Orpheus by Emilie Bin
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Customer Reviews
Well informed and important podcast
As someone with a PhD in Classics who publishes on and teaches Classics, I can tell you this podcast is not only well researched, but addresses some of the most pressing issues in the discipline. And it does so in such an engaging and authentic manner. I plan on assigning some of these episodes to my students this coming fall. I strongly recommend this podcast for amateurs and professionals alike!
Manic Classics ignites the magic of the ancient world in all of us
Manic Classics is a masterclass in how to take something that seems unapproachable and complex like classics into something manageable and hilarious. Maia’s dry wit and storytelling combines with the stories from across the Mediterranean to create something both intriguing and educational. Additionally Maia’s willingness to talk about current events like her BLM episode show her ability to navigate any conversation. A big recommendation for educators in classics, college students bored, and anyone who read Percy Jackson as a kid
This podcast revitalized my marriage
I’m a steminist and my wife is a classicist. She often criticizes me for not taking her interests seriously. I’ve been able to rekindle our romance because of this podcast. I now know enough to joke about 7 minutes worth of conversation every time a new episode comes out. Thanks Maia!