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.
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)
30 Jun 2020
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.
2 Jun 2020
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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26 May 2020
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
19 May 2020
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
12 May 2020
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
11 May 2020
Introduction
This episode introduces the host of Manic Classics, Maia, a rising senior at Holy Cross in MA. Listen to hear her propaganda on the Homer Multitext Project, and sing the praises of various professors.
11 May 2020
Manic Classics Trailer
This episode introduces Manic Classics. This episode was made possible by Liam, Ellie, and Rose. Thank you.
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