https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/parallel-lives-of-the-noble-greeks-and-romans-vol-5--6892231enHistoryCopyright Assorted Non Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/264a1f6531a6358cbfc4b6f59a9dd531.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/parallel-lives-of-the-noble-greeks-and-romans-vol-5--6892231Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:27:58 +0000Lucius Mestrius PlutarchusAssorted Non Fictionspreaker30@podcastlibrary.orgIn Volume 5 of the enthralling series Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, we journey into the captivating biographies of extraordinary historical figures. This volume shines a light on the moral virtues and shortcomings that influenced...false441966e6-c4b8-5a60-8d8f-72ef3994f6c3episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anabasis-xenophon--74451981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74451981Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:06 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Anabasis-Xenophon" is a compelling account of Xenophon's journey as he leads a group of Greek mercenaries through hostile territory after the fall of their Persian employer. This classic narrative explores themes of leadership, resilience, and the...32712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/works-and-days-the-theogony-and-the-shield-of-heracles-hesiod--74407813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74407813Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:39 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Works and Days, The Theogony, and The Shield of Heracles" by Hesiod presents a rich tapestry of ancient Greek thought, exploring themes of labor, divine genealogy, and heroic ideals. Hesiod's works delve into the moral and practical lessons of life,...8945falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-4-zeus-the-tragedian-lucian-of-samosata--74330258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74330258Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:16 +0000Lucius Mestrius PlutarchusLucian's Dialogues Volume 4, titled "Zeus the Tragedian," presents a fascinating exploration of the themes of divinity and human folly through the lens of wit and satire. Lucian of Samosata, known for his sharp humor and critical perspective, engages...4704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fables-of-phaedrus-phaedrus--74281734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74281734Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000Lucius Mestrius PlutarchusFables of Phaedrus-Phaedrus presents a collection of timeless tales that reflect the complexities of human nature and morality. These fables, rooted in ancient wisdom, explore themes of virtue, folly, and the consequences of one's actions, making them...6933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-christian-doctrine-saint-augustine-of-hippo--74168837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74168837Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:27 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"On Christian Doctrine" by Saint Augustine of Hippo explores the principles of interpreting Scripture and the importance of understanding Christian teachings. This profound work emphasizes the relationship between faith and reason, offering insights...25935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-aulis-way-translation-euripides--74114317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74114317Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:14 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Iphigenia in Aulis," a poignant tragedy by Euripides, explores the themes of duty, sacrifice, and the complexities of human emotion in the face of war. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, the play delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its...6263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eclogues-virgil--74070489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74070489Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:44 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Eclogues" by Virgil presents a collection of pastoral poems that explore themes of nature, love, and the simplicity of rural life. This timeless work captures the essence of human emotion and the beauty of the natural world, inviting listeners to...4110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-way-translation-euripides--74019922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74019922Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:49 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Alcestis," a poignant tragedy by Euripides, delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human emotion. The narrative centers around Alcestis, who willingly offers her life for her husband's, showcasing the profound depths of...4434falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trachiniai-campbell-translation-sophocles--73968139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73968139Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:13 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Trachiniai," translated by Campbell, is a powerful work by Sophocles that explores themes of fate, identity, and the complexities of human emotion. This timeless tragedy delves into the struggles of its characters as they grapple with their...4275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-aristotle--73915645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73915645Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:57 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Politics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational ideas of governance and civic responsibility as articulated by Aristotle, one of history's most influential philosophers. This work explores the nature of political life, the role of citizens, and the...33302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commentaries-on-the-gallic-war-gaius-julius-caesar--73812122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73812122Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Commentaries on the Gallic War" by Gaius Julius Caesar offers a firsthand account of the military campaigns undertaken by Caesar during his conquest of Gaul. This work not only provides insight into the strategies and tactics of ancient warfare but...26188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clouds-aristophanes--73779524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73779524Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:34 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Clouds" by Aristophanes is a sharp and witty satire that critiques the intellectual and moral decline of Athenian society through the lens of comedy. This timeless play explores themes of education, rhetoric, and the tension between old and new ways...5917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-1-the-dialogues-of-the-gods-lucian-of-samosata--73748153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73748153Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:29 +0000Lucius Mestrius PlutarchusLucian's Dialogues Volume 1, The Dialogues of the Gods, invites listeners into a captivating exploration of divine interactions and the nature of the gods through the sharp wit and keen observations of Lucian of Samosata. 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This powerful play...4834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satyricon-gaius-petronius-arbiter--73682167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73682167Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:30 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Satyricon" by Gaius Petronius Arbiter is a satirical novel that offers a vivid glimpse into the decadence and excesses of Roman society. Through its fragmented narrative, it explores themes of hedonism, social class, and the absurdities of human...28571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-books-on-architecture-marcus-vitruvius-pollio--73659589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73659589Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:33 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Ten Books on Architecture" by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio is a foundational text that explores the principles of architecture, emphasizing the importance of symmetry, proportion, and the relationship between human beings and their built environment. This...34498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-at-colonus-storr-translation-sophocles--73638748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73638748Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Oedipus at Colonus" is a poignant exploration of redemption and the search for peace in the twilight of life, showcasing the journey of Oedipus as he seeks solace in a foreign land. This powerful tragedy, translated by Storr, delves into themes of...5767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-2-aristophanes--73601626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73601626Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:01:52 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Lysistrata," a timeless comedic play by Aristophanes, explores themes of war, gender dynamics, and the power of unity through the lens of a bold woman who orchestrates a sex strike to end conflict. This spirited narrative showcases the lengths to...5419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adelphi-or-the-brothers-terence--73569714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73569714Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:33:14 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Adelphi or, The Brothers-Terence" is a compelling exploration of familial bonds and societal dynamics, delving into the intricacies of brotherhood and the challenges that arise within. The themes of loyalty, conflict, and the quest for understanding...6466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ante-nicene-christian-library-translations-of-the-writings-of-the-fathers-down-to-a-d-325-alexander-roberts--73535424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73535424Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:43:56 +0000Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus"Ante-Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325" by Alexander Roberts offers a valuable collection of early Christian writings that shaped the foundations of the faith prior to the Nicene era. This...33185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-comparison-of-pelopidas-and-marcellus--70290992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70290992Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:12:18 +0000Lucius Mestrius PlutarchusIn Volume 5 of the enthralling series Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, we journey into the captivating biographies of extraordinary historical figures. This volume shines a light on the moral virtues and shortcomings that influenced...507biography,character,comparison,greece,history,leadership,philosophy,plutarch,rome,virtuefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-marcellus-xxi-xxx--70290991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70290991Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:12:16 +0000Lucius Mestrius PlutarchusIn Volume 5 of the enthralling series Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, we journey into the captivating biographies of extraordinary historical figures. 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