The Plutarch Project

Joshua Nieubuurt
  • 5.0 (4)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

The Plutarch project podcast is an opportunity to explore various facets of the Humanities. The focus of this podcast is primarily on history, literature, literary theory, mythology and religion. Take a few minutes and learn something new about the world and how humans have shaped it! Onward!

  1. 04/16/2020

    Epictetus: Feeling Foolish

    From the Golden Sayings of Epictetus today's podcast discusses the role of freeing yourself from feeling foolish in regards to being a novice and pursuing progress.

    11 min

  2. 04/10/2020

    Marcus Aurelius: The Captain of Your Own Ship

    The world we experience is based purely on our own understandings and opinions. Marcus Aurelius offers a look into how to release oneself from the blinding opinions held by the mind in the midst of a tempest. He lets us know we are indeed the captains of our own ships.

    7 min

  3. 04/09/2020

    MMARIYA VASILYEVNA OKTYABRSKAYA

    This podcast takes a walk through history about the life and times of MARIYA VASILYEVNA OKTYABRSKAYA. A widow who took vengeance for the death of her husband. She gave up everything for a tank and the dream of killing Nazis.

    14 min

  4. 03/02/2020

    Emerson's Wave of Self-Reliance

    Episode 2 of "Resonare Illustrationis"-echoes of illumination. You are but a small part of the societal wave. Ralph Waldo Emerson poses the question, are you going with the flow or forging your own path in this world? The first way to become self-reliant is to realize your position in the grander scheme of things. So where do you fit in? Website: https://plutarchproject.com/

    10 min

  5. 02/13/2020

    Resonare Illustrationis: Episode 1 Goethe and Completeness

    This is the first episode in a series of short podcasts focusing on a particular thought or idea from a noted person in the Humanities. This episode focuses on Johann Wolfgang Con Goethe's musings on personal skills and completeness. Check out Plutarchproject.com for the transcript and useful links relating to this episode!

    7 min

  6. 11/05/2019

    episode 18: Albert Fall and the Teapot Dome Scandal part 1

    This is part 1 of 2 related to the infamous Albert Bacon Fall and the Teapot dome Scandal. It follows the rise of Albert Fall and the trail leading up the beginnings of a scandal that rocked the nation

    26 min

  7. 04/01/2019

    Episode 17 Sebek the Crocodile God Of Ancient Egpyt

    This episode travels way back in time to look at some of the history of Sebek/Sobek the crocodile headed god of ancient Egypt. From the first categorical information to his role in contemporary media, Sobek lingers on!

    23 min

  8. 02/15/2019

    episode 16: A Brief History of New Amsterdam and the Origins of Wall Street

    Episode 16 takes a brief look at the origins of New York City and Wall Street. From its "discovery" in the 1500's, it's time known as New Amsterdam, to the building of the New York Stock Exchange.

    15 min
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The Plutarch project podcast is an opportunity to explore various facets of the Humanities. The focus of this podcast is primarily on history, literature, literary theory, mythology and religion. Take a few minutes and learn something new about the world and how humans have shaped it! Onward!

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  • Creator
    Joshua Nieubuurt
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © plutarchproject.com