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For over two millennia in the West, familiarity with the literature, philosophy, and values of the Classical World has been synonymous with education itself. The traditions of the Greeks explain why Western Culture’s unique tenets of democracy, capitalism, civil liberty, and constitutional government are now sweeping the globe. Yet the general public in America knows less about its cultural origins than ever before, as Classical education rapidly disappears from our high school and university curricula.

Dive into the captivating world of the Normans, the formidable Northmen who, with their ships, carved out empires and left lasting legacies across Europe. In these eight insightful lectures delivered in Boston in 1915, esteemed Harvard medievalist Charles Homer Haskins explores the remarkable achievements of these Viking descendants. From the bold conquests of William the Conqueror and the reign of Henry II to the storied lives of Richard the Lion-Hearted and the unfortunate King John, Haskins paints a vivid picture of the Normans transformation into influential rulers of France, England, and ...

A relationships podcast is a show that discusses all aspects of human relationships, including romantic, familial, platonic, and professional relationships. This type of podcast often covers topics such as communication, conflict resolution, love and intimacy, boundaries, and personal growth within the context of relationships. The hosts and guests of the podcast may share personal stories, offer advice, and explore different perspectives on relationship dynamics. Listeners can expect to learn about healthy relationship practices, receive guidance on navigating challenging situations, and gain...

The Iliad of Homer. The Iliad, together with the Odyssey, is one of two ancient Greek epic poems traditionally attributed to Homer. The poem is commonly dated to the 8th or 7th century BC, and many scholars believe it is the oldest extant work of literature in the Greek language, making it the first work of European literature. The existence of a single author for the poems is disputed as the poems themselves show evidence of a long oral tradition and hence, multiple authors. The poem concerns events during the tenth and final year in the siege of the city of Iliun, or Troy, by the Greeks.

The Odyssey by Homer. The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other Homeric epic. The Odyssey is fundamental to the modern Western canon; it is the second-oldest extant work of Western literature, while the Iliad is the oldest. Scholars believe the Odyssey was composed near the end of the 8th century BC, somewhere in Ionia, the Greek coastal region of Anatolia. The poem mainly focuses on the Greek hero Odysseus (known as Ulysses in Roman myths), king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the fall of Troy. It ...

Pastor Homer Larsen's sermons recorded live during Sunday services at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa during his tenure there (1953-1996).

Brought to you by Penguin. Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey to uncover the astonishing true story of the real women behind ancient Greece’s greatest legends, and the real heroes of those ancient epics, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey . . . Contrary...

Most classical authors and modern historians depict the ancient Greek world as essentially stable and even static, once the so-called colonization movement came to an end. But Robert Garland argues that the Greeks were highly mobile, that their movement was essential to the survival, success, and sheer sustainability of their society, and that this wandering became a defining characteristic of their culture.