The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way. It's not just about ancient Greece. It's about a huge chunk of human history that the Greek texts give us access to: from Egypt and Babylon, to Persia, to Carthage and Rome, we'll sail the wine-dark sea of history with some expert guides at the helm. Topics will include archaeology, literature, and philosophy. New episode every month.
Ancient Greece Declassified
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Lantern Jack
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The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way. It's not just about ancient Greece. It's about a huge chunk of human history that the Greek texts give us access to: from Egypt and Babylon, to Persia, to Carthage and Rome, we'll sail the wine-dark sea of history with some expert guides at the helm. Topics will include archaeology, literature, and philosophy. New episode every month.
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
66 Did Odysseus Discover America?
Host Dr. Michael Scott explores the speculative theory that Odysseus's epic journey might have extended across the Atlantic Ocean, drawing on Homeric scholarship and archaeology.
January 31, 2026
65 From Vengeance to Justice: The Genius of Aeschylus' ORESTEIA w/ Doug Metzger
<p>Aeschylus' "Oresteia" is one of the most extraordinary works of literature to have come from Ancient Greece. It's a story about murder, revenge, and the birth of justice itself. <br /> We are joined by Doug Metzger, host of the "<a href= "https://literatureandhistory.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Literature and History</a>" podcast to explore how the ancient Athenian tragedian Aeschylus turned a bloody family feud into a vision of civilization, and offered the Athenians a new foundation myth for their democracy.<br /> ***<br /> Recommended translations of the Oresteia:<br /> For readability and beautiful language, you can't go wrong with <a href="https://amzn.to/4q5rSBP" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Fagles</a>.<br /> For accuracy and faithfulness to the original Greek syntax, go with <a href="https://amzn.to/45AtX1q" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Sommerstein</a>.<br /> ***<br /> To support this show and our mission to bring the classics to the general public, please visit <a href= "https://patreon.com/greecepodcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://patreon.com/greecepodcast</a><br /> ***<br /> You can find Doug's incredible podcast on all major platforms and at https://literatureandhistory.com</p>
September 1, 2025
64 Plato's Republic: Full Summary and Explanation w/ Gina White
<p>Plato’s Republic isn’t just a cornerstone of Western thought—it’s a mirror reflecting the challenges of our own time. In this episode of Ancient Greece Declassified, host Lantern Jack teams up with scholar Gina White to deliver a one-stop, accessible guide to this timeless work—exploring its big ideas, enduring impact, and eerie relevance to today’s world.</p> <p>------------------</p> <p>Support the show on Patreon: <a href= "https://patreon.com/greecepodcast">https://patreon.com/greecepodcast</a></p> <p>------------------</p> <p>Timestamps</p> <p>[00:50] Introduction to the Republic</p> <p>[05:35] A bird's-eye view of the entire work</p> <p>[15:20] Book 1: What is justice?</p> <p>[20:56] Book 2: The immoralist challenge</p> <p>[25:33] Book 3: Building the ideal city</p> <p>[34:00] Book 4: Justice defined</p> <p>[43:10] Book 5: Philosopher kings</p> <p>[49:30] Book 6: The Form of the Good</p> <p>[56:33] Book 7: The Cave</p> <p>[1:02:44] Book 8: Bad constitutions, bad souls</p> <p>[1:05:23] Book 9: The secret misery of tyrants</p> <p>[1:07:17] Book 10: The Myth of Er</p> <p> </p>
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