Classical Stuff You Should Know

Bees answers the question, should we try and learn a language on our own, or be okay with reading translations? Personally, I think we should speak our own made up language. But that's just me. Grizzleboomp.

Beowulf is one of those epics that is needlessly intimidating. It's a story about a big guy who kills monsters. What's not to love?

A lively dive into Aristotle's four causes and why definitions matter. They use a house and a singer to unpack form, matter, maker, and purpose. The conversation ties ancient ideas to everyday choices, craft, and whether objects have built‑in purposes. They also debate teleology, education challenges, and how definitions shape identity and consumer decisions.

The "Grand Inquisitor" chapter (paired with the "Rebellion" chapter) in Dostoevsky's "Brother's Karamazov is a scathing criticism of Christianity and the central crux of the book. We discuss.

Thomas takes us through what, exactly, classical education is. Sure, we've done the trivium, but beyond that, what is different about a classical school?

In this episode, A.J. gives some tips on Style, the third canon of rhetoric. If followed, these tips will improve your prose.

In this episode, we discuss a few essays from the prominent thinker, Wendell Berry.

In this episode, Graeme finishes (or comes near finishing) a brief history of the house of Plantagenet, the house that helped to found the British Empire.

Graeme reviews the beginnings of the British empire, focusing mainly on awesome kings and royal drama. You know, the good stuff.

Thomas walks us through some thoughts on literacy and the appropriate time for entering the classical world.