Classical Stuff You Should Know

William Blake was a printer and a precursor to the Romantics. In this episode, we discuss his "Marriage of Heaven and Hell."

As the history of the Brits continues, so does our podcast about it. In this episode, Graeme tells us about how Edward's shanks were indeed long.

Josh Gibbs is a scholar we're all fond of, and in this episode we discuss his new book.

Dive into the whimsical world of King Arthur's court as Sir Gawain faces the audacious Green Knight. This tale of bravery and chivalry unravels as Gawain grapples with his temptations and honor through charming encounters and moral dilemmas. Discover the nuances of love and moral integrity while contrasting Gawain's trials with animal archetypes, exploring deeper philosophical themes. Humorous critiques and engaging discussions enrich the experience, showcasing Gawain's journey beyond mere valor into the realms of human imperfection and virtue.

Explore the epic poem 'The Song of Roland' with battles, kings, and Charlemagne. Delve into betrayal, ambush, and intense confrontations with themes of bravery, honor, and sacrifice. Unravel the tragic consequences of discord within a Christian camp, showcasing the complexities of loyalty and power struggles.

In the last play of the Theban cycle, Antigone, a bunch of folks die because of one already dead dude. Also, we discuss law.

Frankenstein is a warning against ambition. And science. Mostly science. Also, Satan is in there somewhere.

Michelangelo painted some pretty sweet things on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but the wall is probably cooler still.

Bees leads this one on a Sophoclesian (just made that word up, and it's awesome) play. You can see the title of the play in the title of the podcast episode. It's just right up there.

Turns out that all this gene editing is a good way to destroy ourselves. Lewis was dealing with conditioning, but it's pretty much the same thing, right?