https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lays-of-ancient-rome-version-2--7009497enBooksCopyright Biographies Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a0ed09f5ed49b24d6ca2d80466981f75.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lays-of-ancient-rome-version-2--7009497Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:24:38 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayBiographies Genrespreaker40@podcastlibrary.orgThe Lays of Ancient Rome are four narrative poems by the English historian and politician Thomas Babington Macaulay. Each poem tells a famous story from Rome's mythic history. Although these are original poems in English, Macaulay wrote them as if...falsedcf1ab9c-08de-56c8-8c37-bf8b41414ee2episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-generation-and-corruption-aristotle--74454492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74454492Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:03 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"On Generation and Corruption" by Aristotle delves into the fundamental principles of change and the nature of substances in the world around us. This work explores the processes of coming into being and ceasing to exist, offering profound insights...12642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-interpretation-aristotle--74405874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74405874Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:34 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"On Interpretation" by Aristotle delves into the nature of language and its relationship to reality, exploring how words signify concepts and the implications of this connection for understanding truth. This foundational work in philosophy addresses...4240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-at-colonus-storr-translation-sophocles--74323520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74323520Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:54 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Oedipus at Colonus," translated by Storr, is a poignant exploration of fate, redemption, and the human condition, as the tragic hero Oedipus seeks solace in his final days. This timeless work delves into themes of suffering, the search for identity,...5767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stratagems-and-the-aqueducts-of-rome-sextus-julius-frontinus--74271324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74271324Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:33 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Stratagems and The Aqueducts of Rome" by Sextus Julius Frontinus offers a fascinating exploration of military tactics and the engineering marvels that sustained ancient Rome. This work not only delves into the clever stratagems employed in warfare...25515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/institutio-oratoria-on-the-education-of-an-orator-volume-1-marcus-fabius-quintilianus--74151235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74151235Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:13 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayInstitutio Oratoria, authored by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, serves as a foundational text on the education and training of orators. This volume delves into the principles and techniques essential for effective public speaking, emphasizing the...34425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consolation-of-philosophy-version-2-anicius-manlius-severinus-boethius--74100109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74100109Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:49 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Consolation of Philosophy," authored by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, explores profound themes of fate, happiness, and the nature of good and evil through a dialogue between the author and Lady Philosophy during his imprisonment. This timeless...16865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ends-of-good-and-evil-marcus-tullius-cicero--74045307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74045307Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:52 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"On the Ends of Good and Evil" by Marcus Tullius Cicero delves into the philosophical exploration of morality and ethics, examining the fundamental principles that define good and evil. This timeless work challenges listeners to reflect on the nature...29203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eunuchus-the-eunuch-terence--73990755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73990755Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:11 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Eunuchus The Eunuch" by Terence is a classic Roman comedy that explores themes of love, desire, and social status through the lens of its titular character, a eunuch. The play delves into the complexities of human relationships and the often humorous...7058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-aristophanes--73936805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73936805Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:32 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a timeless comedic play that explores themes of war, gender dynamics, and the power of unity through the lens of a bold Athenian woman. In a daring act of defiance, Lysistrata leads the women of Greece in a sex strike...4675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-2-the-dialogues-of-the-sea-gods-lucian-of-samosata--73875501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73875501Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:06:24 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayLucian's Dialogues Volume 2, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, presents a fascinating exploration of the interactions among mythical sea deities, showcasing Lucian of Samosata's wit and philosophical insights. This collection captures the essence of...3051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-2-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--73801867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73801867Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:27 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayBoys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 2, authored by Pliny the Elder and translated by John S. White, invites listeners into the rich tapestry of ancient knowledge and natural history. This volume continues the exploration of the world through Pliny's keen...9319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/constitution-of-athens-aristotle--73765050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73765050Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:14 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayThe "Constitution of Athens" by Aristotle provides a detailed examination of the political structure and governance of ancient Athens, highlighting its unique democratic principles and civic responsibilities. This work is significant as it not only...9960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ends-of-good-and-evil-marcus-tullius-cicero--73731843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73731843Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:41 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"On the Ends of Good and Evil" by Marcus Tullius Cicero delves into the fundamental principles that define morality and ethics, exploring the nature of good and evil as perceived in ancient philosophy. This timeless work prompts reflection on the...29203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tusculan-disputations-marcus-tullius-cicero--73707069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73707069Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:46 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayTusculan Disputations by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a profound exploration of philosophical themes that delve into the nature of happiness, the soul, and the pursuit of virtue. In this work, Cicero engages in a series of dialogues that examine the human...31020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theaetetus-plato-platon--73683789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73683789Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:44 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Theaetetus" by Plato is a profound dialogue that explores the nature of knowledge and perception through a philosophical discussion between Socrates and his young interlocutor, Theaetetus. This work delves into the complexities of understanding what...12710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astrophel-and-stella-sir-philip-sidney--73658391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658391Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:49 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a poignant exploration of love and longing, framed through the lens of courtly romance and poetic expression. This collection of sonnets delves into the complexities of desire, the pain of unrequited...6054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pastoral-loves-of-daphnis-and-chloe-longus--73633159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73633159Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:13:12 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"The Pastoral Loves of Daphnis and Chloe" by Longus is a timeless tale of love and longing set in a pastoral landscape. This enchanting narrative explores the innocent and tender romance between two young shepherds, Daphnis and Chloe, as they navigate...11326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/libation-bearers-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73589747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73589747Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:32:26 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Libation-Bearers," part of Aeschylus's renowned Oresteia trilogy, delves into themes of vengeance, justice, and the complexities of familial loyalty. This powerful work captures the tension between duty and morality as characters grapple with the...4202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satires-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--73281058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73281058Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:06:53 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Satires" by Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis offers a piercing critique of Roman society, delving into the vices and follies of its contemporaries. Through sharp wit and keen observation, Juvenal exposes the moral decay and absurdities of his time, making...19094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lays-of-ancient-rome-version-2-thomas-babington-macaulay--71859101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71859101Mon, 04 May 2026 16:16:32 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayThe Lays of Ancient Rome are four narrative poems by the English historian and politician Thomas Babington Macaulay. Each poem tells a famous story from Rome's mythic history. Although these are original poems in English, Macaulay wrote them as if...9589ancient,ballads,bards,english,immensely,lays,macaulay,mythic,readerad,romefalsefull