https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/herodotus-histories-vol-2--6892175enHistoryCopyright Assorted Non Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22d00953538c5b15558559789823bbc9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/herodotus-histories-vol-2--6892175Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:25:01 +0000HerodotusAssorted Non Fictionspreaker30@podcastlibrary.orgStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...falsee86af0df-aecd-5372-b1fe-bd2d912db1a3episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lays-of-ancient-rome-version-2-thomas-babington-macaulay--74451081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74451081Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:06 +0000Herodotus"Lays of Ancient Rome" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a captivating collection of poetic narratives that celebrate the legendary tales and heroic figures of ancient Rome. Macaulay's masterful storytelling brings to life the valor, ambition, and moral...9589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anabasis-xenophon--74406515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74406515Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:44 +0000Herodotus"Anabasis-Xenophon" is a compelling account of Xenophon's journey with the Ten Thousand, a Greek mercenary army, as they navigate the treacherous terrain of Persia after a failed campaign. This narrative captures themes of resilience, leadership, and...32712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-aristophanes--74328742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74328742Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:03 +0000Herodotus"Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a timeless comedic play that explores themes of war, gender, and the power of unity. Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, the story follows the titular character as she devises a bold plan to end the...4675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchides-or-the-twin-sisters-titus-maccius-plautus--74280641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74280641Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:47 +0000Herodotus"Bacchides or, The Twin Sisters" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a comedic exploration of mistaken identities and the complexities of love, centered around the twin sisters and their interactions with a cast of colorful characters. This timeless play...7712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/argonautica-apollonius-rhodius--74167407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74167407Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:15 +0000Herodotus"Argonautica" by Apollonius Rhodius is a classic epic that recounts the legendary journey of Jason and the Argonauts as they quest for the Golden Fleece. This timeless tale explores themes of adventure, heroism, and the complexities of human...24723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ruin-of-britain-gildas--74113548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74113548Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:11 +0000Herodotus"On the Ruin of Britain-Gildas" is a poignant reflection on the moral and spiritual decay of Britain in the face of external threats and internal strife. Gildas, a sixth-century monk, offers a compelling critique of his contemporaries, urging them to...3429falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antigone-plumptre-translation-sophocles--74069452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74069452Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:40 +0000Herodotus"Antigone," translated by Plumptre, is a profound exploration of duty, family loyalty, and the struggle against authority. This timeless tragedy by Sophocles delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its titular character as she defies the king's orders...4760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pastoral-loves-of-daphnis-and-chloe-longus--74018927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74018927Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:05 +0000Herodotus"The Pastoral Loves of Daphnis and Chloe" by Longus is a timeless tale of innocence and love set against a backdrop of idyllic landscapes. This enchanting narrative explores the tender relationship between two young shepherds as they navigate the...11326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parmenides-plato-platon--73967060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73967060Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:11 +0000HerodotusParmenides-Plato (Πλάτων) delves into the profound philosophical inquiries initiated by Parmenides and further explored by Plato, examining the nature of reality and existence. This exploration invites listeners to reflect on the fundamental...8035falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economics-aristotle--73914420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73914420Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:50 +0000Herodotus"Economics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational ideas of economics as presented by one of history's greatest philosophers, Aristotle. This work explores the principles of economic thought that have shaped societies and influenced human behavior for...3633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protagoras-plato-platon--73810750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73810750Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:35 +0000HerodotusProtagoras-Plato is a profound exploration of philosophical thought, centering on the ideas of Protagoras as presented through the lens of Plato. This work delves into the nature of knowledge, virtue, and the complexities of human understanding,...11732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-browning-translation-aeschylus--73778374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73778374Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:27 +0000Herodotus"Agamemnon," translated by Robert Browning, is a powerful and timeless tragedy by Aeschylus that delves into themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of war. The play explores the return of Agamemnon from the Trojan War and the tumultuous...6292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/menexenus-text-517--73747210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73747210Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:20 +0000Herodotus"Menexenus (Text 517)" presents a compelling exploration of themes such as memory, honor, and the significance of rhetoric in shaping societal values. This work remains relevant today as it prompts listeners to reflect on the ways in which history and...2487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meno-plato-platon--73722276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73722276Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:31 +0000HerodotusMeno by Plato explores profound philosophical questions about virtue, knowledge, and the nature of learning. Through a dialogue between Socrates and Meno, it delves into the complexities of defining virtue and examines whether it can be taught or is...8682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pharsalia-dramatic-episodes-of-the-civil-wars-lucan--73702005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73702005Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:32 +0000Herodotus"Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars" by Lucan captures the intensity and turmoil of the Roman Civil Wars through vivid and dramatic episodes. This epic poem explores themes of ambition, power, and the devastating consequences of civil...33803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-1-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73681457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73681457Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:35 +0000Herodotus"Annals Vol 1" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a profound exploration of the Roman Empire's history, focusing on the reigns of emperors from Tiberius to Nero. This work is renowned for its incisive analysis of power, politics, and the human...23020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/symposium-plato-platon--73658901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658901Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:30 +0000HerodotusSymposium by Plato is a profound exploration of love and beauty through a series of philosophical dialogues among notable figures of ancient Athens. This work delves into the nature of desire and the pursuit of truth, showcasing the timeless quest for...8108falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ante-nicene-christian-library-translations-of-the-writings-of-the-fathers-down-to-a-d-325-alexander-roberts--73637753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73637753Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:01:29 +0000HerodotusThe "Ante-Nicene Christian Library" presents a collection of translations of the writings of early Christian Fathers up to A.D. 325, edited by Alexander Roberts. This compilation serves as a vital resource for understanding the foundational texts and...33185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sappho-a-new-rendering-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso-sappho--73600502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73600502Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:01:49 +0000Herodotus"Sappho A New Rendering" offers a fresh interpretation of the timeless works of Sappho, one of the most celebrated poets of antiquity, as rendered by Publius Ovidius Naso, known as Ovid. This audiobook captures the essence of Sappho's lyrical poetry,...2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gorgias-benjamin-jowett-plato-platon--73568415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73568415Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:03:09 +0000Herodotus"Gorgias," translated by Benjamin Jowett, is a profound dialogue by Plato that explores the nature of rhetoric, the art of persuasion, and the ethical implications of speaking well. This work delves into the conflict between truth and persuasive...25599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theaetetus-plato-platon--73534136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73534136Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:19:54 +0000HerodotusTheaetetus, a dialogue by Plato, delves into the nature of knowledge and perception, exploring fundamental philosophical questions that remain relevant today. Through the examination of what it means to know something, the text challenges listeners to...12710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-chapter-19--70289125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289125Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:41 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...755conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-chapter-18--70289124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289124Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:39 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1668conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-chapter-17--70289123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289123Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:36 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1516conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-chapter-16--70289122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289122Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:33 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1946conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-chapter-15--70289121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289121Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:28 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1150conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-chapter-14--70289120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289120Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:26 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1090conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-chapter-13--70289119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289119Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:23 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1419conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-chapter-12--70289117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289117Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:20 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1325conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-chapter-11--70289116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289116Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:17 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1579conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-chapter-10--70289114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289114Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:14 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1528conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-chapter-9--70289113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289113Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:11 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1354conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-chapter-8--70289109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289109Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:09 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1115conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-chapter-7--70289107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289107Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:06 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1139conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-chapter-6--70289105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289105Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:04 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1184conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-chapter-5--70289104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289104Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:01 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1083conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-chapter-4--70289103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289103Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:08:59 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1303conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-chapter-3--70289102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289102Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:08:56 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1183conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-chapter-2--70289101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289101Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:08:54 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1386conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-chapter-1--70289100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289100Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:08:51 +0000HerodotusStep into the enthralling world of The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus, widely regarded as the first significant work of history in Western literature. Penned around 440 BC, this extraordinary narrative unfolds the legendary confrontation...1338conflict,culture,democracy,empire,greece,herodotus,history,literature,persia,travelfalsefull