https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/frogs--6879148enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c204a35768383854d59f20a5348de60a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/frogs--6879148Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:27:39 +0000AristophanesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comIn a time of turmoil for Athens, the great playwright Euripides has passed away, leaving the theater in the hands of mediocre poets. Enter Dionysus, the god of theater, who can no longer bear the lackluster performances. Determined to resurrect...false777a2d26-d9b3-5e37-83fe-c64a05dc6e66episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-euripides--74435530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74435530Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:01 +0000Aristophanes"Alcestis" by Euripides is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the human condition, centering on the themes of devotion and the inevitability of death. The story delves into the profound bond between Alcestis and her husband, showcasing the...4611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-browning-translation-aeschylus--74380602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74380602Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:40 +0000Aristophanes"Agamemnon," translated by Robert Browning, is a powerful exploration of themes such as fate, justice, and the consequences of war, encapsulated in the tragic return of Agamemnon to his home after the Trojan War. This timeless work delves into the...6292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adelphi-or-the-brothers-terence--74308159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74308159Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:17 +0000Aristophanes"Adelphi or, The Brothers-Terence" explores the intricate dynamics of brotherhood, weaving a narrative that delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the bonds that tie us together. This timeless tale resonates with listeners today as...6466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catiline-conspiracy-and-the-jugurthine-war-gaius-sallust-sallustius-crispus--74205188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74205188Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:34 +0000Aristophanes"Catiline Conspiracy and the Jugurthine War" by Gaius Sallustius Crispus delves into two pivotal events in Roman history, examining the political machinations and moral decay of the Republic. Sallust's insights into the motivations behind Catiline's...24223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dialogue-concerning-oratory-or-the-causes-of-corrupt-eloquence-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74144999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74144999Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:57 +0000Aristophanes"Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the art of oratory and explores the factors that lead to the degradation of eloquence. This work examines the relationship between language and...10872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critias-plato-platon--74099506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74099506Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:44 +0000Aristophanes"Critias" by Plato delves into the philosophical exploration of an ideal society, drawing on the legendary tale of Atlantis. This work captures the essence of Plato's thoughts on governance, morality, and the nature of civilization, making it a...3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-2-aristophanes--74048819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74048819Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:19 +0000Aristophanes"Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a timeless comedic play that explores themes of gender, power, and the futility of war through the clever strategy of women who withhold intimacy from their husbands to force an end to conflict. This audacious act of...5419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/physics-aristotle--74000075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74000075Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:29 +0000Aristophanes"Physics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational concepts of physics as articulated by the ancient philosopher Aristotle. This work invites listeners to explore Aristotle's insights into the natural world, emphasizing his observations and theories...34744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medea-way-translation-euripides--73948293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948293Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:08 +0000AristophanesEuripides' "Medea" is a powerful exploration of vengeance, betrayal, and the complexities of human emotion. This timeless tragedy delves into the depths of a woman's fury as she confronts the ultimate betrayal by her husband. The themes of passion and...5207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lausiac-history-palladius--73893261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73893261Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:02 +0000AristophanesLausiac History-Palladius offers a unique glimpse into the lives of early Christian ascetics, chronicling their spiritual journeys and the profound impact of their faith on the world around them. This historical account invites listeners to reflect on...16380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditations-of-the-emperor-marcus-aurelius-antoninus-marcus-aurelius--73798015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73798015Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:16 +0000AristophanesMeditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus-Marcus Aurelius is a profound exploration of Stoic philosophy, offering timeless wisdom from one of history's most revered leaders. This work is a collection of personal reflections, providing...17268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magna-moralia-aristotle--73761825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73761825Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:17 +0000Aristophanes"Magna Moralia" by Aristotle delves into the nature of ethics and morality, exploring the foundations of virtuous living and the importance of character in human behavior. This profound work invites listeners to reflect on the principles that govern...12779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/institutio-oratoria-on-the-education-of-an-orator-volume-1-marcus-fabius-quintilianus--73729827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73729827Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:21 +0000AristophanesInstitutio Oratoria, authored by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, is a foundational text on the education and training of orators. This first volume delves into the principles of rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of moral character and intellectual...34425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cratylus-plato-platon--73705674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73705674Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:35 +0000AristophanesCratylus by Plato delves into the nature of language and its relationship to reality, exploring whether names are inherently connected to the objects they signify. This dialogue presents a rich philosophical inquiry into the essence of meaning and the...10237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-dialog--73682866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73682866Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:31 +0000Aristophanes"Full Dialog" invites listeners into a rich exploration of communication and connection, emphasizing the importance of open conversations in our lives. This audiobook delves into the nuances of dialogue, encouraging a deeper understanding of ourselves...2420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ion-plato-platon--73657612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73657612Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:44 +0000Aristophanes"Ion" by Plato explores the nature of poetic inspiration and the role of the poet in society. Through a dialogue between Socrates and the rhapsode Ion, it delves into the idea of divine madness versus rational thought, questioning how art can evoke...3233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ruin-of-britain-gildas--73632091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73632091Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:42:36 +0000Aristophanes"On the Ruin of Britain-Gildas" offers a poignant reflection on the state of Britain during a time of upheaval and decline. This work delves into the consequences of moral decay and the loss of faith in leadership, themes that resonate deeply in any...3429falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eclogues-virgil--73588179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73588179Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:59:58 +0000Aristophanes"Eclogues" by Virgil is a collection of pastoral poems that captures the beauty of rural life and the complexities of human emotions through the lens of nature. These timeless verses explore themes of love, loss, and the simplicity of existence,...4110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecyra-the-mother-in-law-terence--73551897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73551897Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:57:17 +0000AristophanesHecyra, also known as The Mother-In-Law, is a timeless comedic exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of relationships, particularly between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law. Terence masterfully weaves a narrative that delves...5465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-euripides--73515574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73515574Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:59:29 +0000Aristophanes"Alcestis" by Euripides explores the profound themes of love, sacrifice, and the human condition through the lens of a wife who willingly offers her life for her husband. This timeless tragedy delves into the complexities of marital devotion and the...4611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-part-2--70048334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048334Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:29:02 +0000AristophanesIn a time of turmoil for Athens, the great playwright Euripides has passed away, leaving the theater in the hands of mediocre poets. Enter Dionysus, the god of theater, who can no longer bear the lackluster performances. Determined to resurrect...2889adventure,comedy,drama,frogs,greek,mythology,poetry,resurrection,theater,underworldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-part-1--70048313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048313Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:28:57 +0000AristophanesIn a time of turmoil for Athens, the great playwright Euripides has passed away, leaving the theater in the hands of mediocre poets. Enter Dionysus, the god of theater, who can no longer bear the lackluster performances. Determined to resurrect...3233adventure,comedy,drama,frogs,greek,mythology,poetry,resurrection,theater,underworldfalsefull