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This work covers the period from the beginning of the Roman Empire until Gibbon begins; from Augustus...false8c9a1bf5-50a3-5142-ac91-7fa2bc8e2530episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-1-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74452495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74452495Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:08 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Annals Vol 1" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a profound exploration of the Roman Empire's history, delving into the intricacies of power, governance, and human behavior during a pivotal era. Tacitus, renowned for his sharp insights and eloquent...23020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diamond-sutra-and-heart-sutra-unknown--74402773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74402773Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:32 +0000John Bagnell BuryThe "Diamond Sutra and Heart Sutra" presents profound teachings that delve into the essence of Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the nature of reality and the importance of compassion and wisdom. These texts challenge listeners to explore the...4189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-and-anarchy-matthew-arnold--74320667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74320667Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:49 +0000John Bagnell BuryMatthew Arnold's "Culture and Anarchy" explores the tension between culture and societal disorder, examining how cultural values can shape and elevate society. Arnold argues for the importance of culture as a guiding force that can counteract the...21697falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-learning-the-doctrine-of-the-mean-confucius-kong-zi-zengzi-zi-yu-zisi-zi-si--74215027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74215027Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:22 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Great Learning & The Doctrine of the Mean" presents the foundational teachings of Confucius and his disciples, Zengzi and Zisi, exploring the principles of moral development and the pursuit of virtue. This profound work emphasizes the importance of...6813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christianity-in-the-18th-and-19th-century-volume-2-various--74148397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74148397Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:01 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Christianity in the 18th and 19th Century, Volume 2" offers a compelling exploration of the evolution of Christian thought and practice during a transformative period in history. This volume presents various perspectives that highlight the diverse...18725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditations-marcus-aurelius--74098665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74098665Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:38 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius offers profound insights into Stoic philosophy, reflecting the thoughts of a Roman Emperor who grappled with the complexities of life, duty, and the nature of the self. This timeless work serves as a guide to personal...25147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-good-counsels-from-the-sanskrit-of-the-hitopadesa-sir-edwin-arnold--74043198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74043198Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:52 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Book of Good Counsels," drawn from the Sanskrit of the Hitopadesa and translated by Sir Edwin Arnold, offers timeless wisdom through a collection of fables and moral teachings. Each tale imparts valuable life lessons that resonate across cultures and...17815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/religio-medici-hydriotaphia-and-letter-to-a-friend-thomas-browne--73988089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73988089Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:43 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia and Letter to a Friend" by Thomas Browne is a profound exploration of faith, mortality, and the human condition. 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This era, marked by the rule of the Antonine emperors, is characterized by...25969falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satires-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--73809039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73809039Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:02:31 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Satires-Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis" offers a sharp and critical examination of Roman society through the lens of satire. This collection of poems captures the vices, follies, and moral decay prevalent in the lives of its contemporaries, making it a...19094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exotics-and-retrospectives-lafcadio-hearn--73776618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73776618Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:02:35 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Exotics and Retrospectives-Lafcadio Hearn" invites listeners into the rich tapestry of Lafcadio Hearn's explorations and reflections on culture, identity, and the human experience. Hearn's unique perspective, shaped by his diverse background and...19964falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hawthorne-henry-james--73745683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73745683Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:02:19 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Hawthorne-Henry James" delves into the intricate literary relationship between two of America's most significant authors, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry James. This exploration reveals how their works reflect the complexities of human experience,...22461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-books-on-architecture-marcus-vitruvius-pollio--73720798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73720798Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:08 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Ten Books on Architecture" by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio is a foundational text that explores the principles of architecture, offering insights into the design and construction of buildings that have influenced generations. Vitruvius delves into topics...34498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perfumed-garden-sheikh-nefzaoui--73700869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73700869Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:29 +0000John Bagnell Bury"Perfumed Garden-Sheikh Nefzaoui" is a timeless exploration of sensuality, love, and the intricacies of human desire, rooted in the rich tapestry of Islamic culture. This classic work delves into the art of romance and the pleasures of life, offering...20301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/london-impressions-alice-meynell--73680384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73680384Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:22 +0000John Bagnell Bury"London Impressions" by Alice Meynell offers a vivid and poetic exploration of the city of London, capturing its essence through keen observations and reflections. 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This collection invites listeners to explore various perspectives and practices that can enhance...6071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moral-letters-vol-ii-lucius-annaeus-seneca--73279949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73279949Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:10:37 +0000John Bagnell BuryMoral Letters, Vol. II by Lucius Annaeus Seneca presents a collection of philosophical writings that delve into the complexities of moral thought and personal ethics. Through these letters, Seneca offers timeless reflections on virtue, the nature of...30660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/students-roman-empire-part-1-a-history-of-the-roman-empire-from-its-foundation-to-the-death-of-marcus-aurelius-27-bc-180-ad-john-bagnell--71794884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71794884Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:21 +0000John Bagnell BuryThe writings of J. B. Bury, on subjects ranging from ancient Greece to the 19th-century papacy, are at once scholarly and accessible to the layman. This work covers the period from the beginning of the Roman Empire until Gibbon begins; from Augustus...13760antiquity,aurelius,bury,death,empire,foundation,marcus,part,roman,studentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/students-roman-empire-part-1-a-history-of-the-roman-empire-from-its-foundation-to-the-death-of-marcus-aurelius-27-bc-180-ad-john-bagnell--71794874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71794874Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:17:01 +0000John Bagnell BuryThe writings of J. B. Bury, on subjects ranging from ancient Greece to the 19th-century papacy, are at once scholarly and accessible to the layman. This work covers the period from the beginning of the Roman Empire until Gibbon begins; from Augustus...35591antiquity,aurelius,bury,death,empire,foundation,marcus,part,roman,studentsfalsefull