https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/georgics--6879161enBooksCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/735a1e97ec1d4b049610fe90ecae144a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/georgics--6879161Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:24:35 +0000VirgilFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comVirgils Georgics stands as the second of his three major poetic masterpieces, likely published around 29 BC. This captivating piece, focused on the art of agriculture, is divided into four books, making it the briefest of Virgils principal works with...false39fad104-7281-5fa7-96fe-d963e1a6b278episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suppliant-maidens-morshead-translation-aeschylus--74435557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74435557Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:04:50 +0000Virgil"Suppliant Maidens," a poignant work by Aeschylus translated by Morshead, explores themes of supplication, justice, and the quest for refuge as a group of maidens seeks asylum from their pursuers. This timeless narrative delves into the complexities...4004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medea-way-translation-euripides--74380641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74380641Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:38 +0000VirgilEuripides' "Medea" is a powerful exploration of betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of human emotion. This timeless tragedy delves into the depths of a woman's anguish as she grapples with the ultimate betrayal by her husband, evoking themes of...5207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-generation-and-corruption-aristotle--74308180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74308180Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:13 +0000Virgil"On Generation and Corruption" by Aristotle delves into the fundamental processes of change and transformation in the natural world, exploring how entities come into existence and ultimately decay. This profound examination of the cycles of life and...12642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-heavens-aristotle--74205220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74205220Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:19 +0000Virgil"On the Heavens" by Aristotle delves into the nature of the universe, exploring celestial phenomena and the principles governing the heavens. This work engages with fundamental questions about the cosmos, offering insights that have shaped...18014falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/timaeus-plato-platon--74145020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74145020Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:01 +0000VirgilTimaeus by Plato is a foundational text in Western philosophy that explores the nature of the physical world, the cosmos, and the relationship between the divine and the material. Through the dialogue of Timaeus, Plato presents a vision of the...28266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-murray-translation-euripides--74099521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74099521Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:43 +0000VirgilEuripides' "Electra," translated by Murray, delves into themes of vengeance, justice, and the struggle for identity in the wake of familial betrayal. The story centers around Electra, who grapples with her tragic circumstances and seeks retribution...6112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhetoric-aristotle--74048846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74048846Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:19 +0000VirgilRhetoric by Aristotle delves into the art of persuasion, exploring the principles and techniques that underpin effective communication. This foundational text examines the various modes of persuasion—ethos, pathos, and logos—highlighting their...30893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-hundred-aesop-s-fables-aesop--74000105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74000105Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:29 +0000Virgil"Three Hundred Aesop's Fables" is a collection of timeless tales that convey moral lessons through simple yet profound narratives. Each fable features animals and human characters that illustrate virtues and vices, encouraging listeners to reflect on...21265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consolation-of-philosophy-version-2-anicius-manlius-severinus-boethius--73948329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948329Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:18 +0000Virgil"Consolation of Philosophy" by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius is a profound exploration of the interplay between fortune and happiness, crafted during the philosopher's imprisonment. This timeless work delves into the nature of true solace,...16865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critias-plato-platon--73893288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73893288Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:02 +0000Virgil"Critias" by Plato delves into the philosophical exploration of the legendary island of Atlantis, presenting a dialogue that examines the nature of society, governance, and human virtue. This work invites listeners to reflect on the ideal state and...3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-foundation-of-the-city-vol-01-titus-livius--73798050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73798050Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:14 +0000Virgil"From the Foundation of the City Vol. 01-Titus Livius" explores the rich history and foundational myths of Rome as chronicled by the renowned historian Livy. This work delves into the origins of the city, capturing the essence of its legendary figures...25892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-euripides--73761844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73761844Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:19 +0000VirgilAlcestis, a poignant tragedy by Euripides, explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against fate as it tells the story of a devoted wife who offers her life for her husband. This timeless tale delves into the complexities of human...4611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/herodotus-histories-vol-2-herodotus--73729864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73729864Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:22 +0000VirgilHerodotus' Histories Vol 2 delves into the rich tapestry of ancient civilizations, exploring the intricate narratives and events that shaped the world of his time. This volume serves as a vital record of cultural encounters, conflicts, and the...25052falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satires-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--73705687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73705687Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:36 +0000VirgilSatires-Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis is a compelling exploration of the human condition through the lens of satire, offering sharp critiques of society, morality, and human folly. This timeless work delves into themes of corruption, hypocrisy, and the...19094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parallel-lives-of-the-noble-greeks-and-romans-vol-5-lucius-mestrius-plutarchus--73682892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73682892Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:36 +0000Virgil"Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol 5-Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus" delves into the lives of remarkable figures from ancient Greece and Rome, offering insights into their virtues, vices, and the moral lessons derived from their...28500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fall-of-troy-quintus-smyrnaeus--73657631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73657631Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0000Virgil"Fall of Troy" by Quintus Smyrnaeus is a captivating retelling of the legendary events surrounding the fall of the ancient city of Troy. This epic poem delves into themes of heroism, fate, and the consequences of war, resonating with listeners who...33396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesser-hippias-plato-platon--73632133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73632133Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:43:21 +0000VirgilLesser Hippias, a dialogue by Plato, explores themes of knowledge, truth, and the nature of virtue through a conversation between Socrates and Hippias. This philosophical work delves into the complexities of self-awareness and the pursuit of wisdom,...4104falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-sublime-unknown--73588206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73588206Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:00:45 +0000Virgil"On the Sublime-Unknown" delves into the profound and often elusive nature of human experience, exploring themes that resonate deeply with our search for meaning and understanding in an unpredictable world. This work invites listeners to reflect on...10538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-duties-marcus-tullius-cicero--73551932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73551932Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:58:05 +0000Virgil"On Duties" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a profound exploration of ethical behavior and moral responsibility, offering timeless insights into the nature of duty and virtue. Cicero articulates the principles that guide individuals in making ethical...22893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-murray-translation-sophocles--73515592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73515592Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:59:53 +0000Virgil"Oedipus Rex," translated by Murray, is a timeless tragedy by Sophocles that explores themes of fate, free will, and the search for truth. The story follows Oedipus, the King of Thebes, as he seeks to uncover the source of a plague afflicting his...6120falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-book-4-part-4-orpheus-and-eurydice-aristaeus-sacrifices-to-orpheus-virgils-envoi--70048731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048731Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:33:42 +0000VirgilVirgils Georgics stands as the second of his three major poetic masterpieces, likely published around 29 BC. This captivating piece, focused on the art of agriculture, is divided into four books, making it the briefest of Virgils principal works with...619agriculture,art,classics,farming,history,influence,literature,nature,poetry,virgilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-book-4-part-3-aristaeus-and-his-mother-cyrene-the-capture-of-proteus--70048729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048729Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:33:41 +0000VirgilVirgils Georgics stands as the second of his three major poetic masterpieces, likely published around 29 BC. 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