https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-the-ruin-of-britain--7031736enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/06b9890c3d4ec560107163422aca4449.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-the-ruin-of-britain--7031736Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000GildasGreek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgGildas was a well-informed and definitely opinionated 6th century commentator on the topic of the era of the Roman occupation of Britain beginning in AD 43, the subsequent desertion of Britain by the legions in AD 410, and then invasions by the Scots,...falsedce4a27f-ec57-5a56-9a7e-f5d981b8aeebepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eclogues-virgil--74471651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74471651Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000GildasEclogues-Virgil is a timeless collection of pastoral poetry that captures the beauty of rural life and the complexities of human emotion. Through vivid imagery and lyrical expression, Virgil explores themes of love, nature, and the fleeting nature of...4110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-2-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74425478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74425478Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:36 +0000Gildas"Annals Vol 2" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the complexities of Roman history, exploring the political intrigues and moral dilemmas of its time. This volume captures the essence of power dynamics, governance, and the human condition,...13798falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parallel-lives-of-the-noble-greeks-and-romans-vol-5-lucius-mestrius-plutarchus--74345513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74345513Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:47 +0000Gildas"Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol 5" by Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus delves into the lives of influential figures from ancient Greece and Rome, exploring their virtues and vices through a series of biographical sketches. This volume...28500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heroides-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso--74289601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74289601Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:15 +0000Gildas"Heroides-Publius" by Ovidius Naso presents a captivating exploration of love, longing, and the complex emotions that arise from separation. Through a series of poignant letters from mythological heroines to their absent lovers, Ovid captures the...18889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-3-the-dialogues-of-the-dead-lucian-of-samosata--74173324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74173324Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:50 +0000GildasLucian's Dialogues Volume 3, The Dialogues of the Dead, presents a fascinating exploration of the afterlife through witty and satirical conversations among the deceased. This collection showcases Lucian of Samosata's sharp intellect and humor as he...9810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medea-way-translation-euripides--74113827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74113827Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:10 +0000GildasMedea, a powerful tragedy by Euripides, explores themes of betrayal, vengeance, and the complexities of love and motherhood. This timeless tale delves into the emotional turmoil of its titular character, who is driven to desperate measures after being...5207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moral-letters-vol-i-lucius-annaeus-seneca--74065565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74065565Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:17 +0000GildasMoral Letters, Vol. I by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a profound collection of philosophical reflections that delve into the nature of virtue, ethics, and the human experience. Seneca's letters offer timeless wisdom on how to navigate life's challenges...34769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-browning-translation-aeschylus--74011279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74011279Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:26 +0000Gildas"Prometheus Bound," translated by Browning, presents a powerful exploration of defiance and the consequences of challenging authority. This ancient Greek tragedy tells the story of Prometheus, who defies the gods by giving fire to humanity,...4158falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/of-the-shortness-of-life-lucius-annaeus-seneca--73955140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73955140Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000Gildas"Of the Shortness of Life" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a profound exploration of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living meaningfully. Seneca argues that life is not inherently short, but rather that we often squander it on trivial...3859falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-version-2-aeschylus--73896269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73896269Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:11 +0000Gildas"Persians" by Aeschylus offers a poignant exploration of the aftermath of war and the consequences of hubris, as it reflects on the Persian defeat at Salamis. This powerful tragedy delves into themes of loss, the fragility of power, and the inevitable...4061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-2-the-dialogues-of-the-sea-gods-lucian-of-samosata--73783467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73783467Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:21 +0000GildasLucian's Dialogues Volume 2, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, presents a fascinating exploration of the interactions and philosophies of mythical sea deities. Through witty and thought-provoking conversations, Lucian of Samosata delves into themes of...3051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/germania-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73747564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73747564Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000GildasGermania by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a compelling exploration of the customs, geography, and tribes of ancient Germany, providing a unique perspective on the contrasts between Roman and barbarian societies. Tacitus's keen observations and...4195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trachiniai-campbell-translation-sophocles--73718738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73718738Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:21 +0000Gildas"Trachiniai," translated by Campbell, is a classic work by Sophocles that explores themes of fate, suffering, and the complexities of human emotions. The story delves into the tragic consequences of choices made in the face of overwhelming adversity,...4275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gorgias-benjamin-jowett-plato-platon--73696021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73696021Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:14 +0000Gildas"Gorgias," translated by Benjamin Jowett, presents a profound dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of rhetoric, virtue, and the pursuit of truth. Through the interactions between Socrates and the Sophists, the text challenges listeners to...25599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/categories-aristotle--73671709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73671709Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:56:27 +0000Gildas"Categories-Aristotle" delves into the foundational concepts of classification and categorization as outlined by the great philosopher Aristotle. This work explores how we understand and organize knowledge, providing insights that remain relevant in...6250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cratylus-plato-platon--73647063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73647063Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:29:50 +0000GildasCratylus, a dialogue by Plato, delves into the nature of names and their connection to the objects they signify, exploring profound questions about language, meaning, and knowledge. This philosophical work invites listeners to consider the essence of...10237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/constitution-of-athens-aristotle--73610921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73610921Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:01:18 +0000GildasThe "Constitution of Athens" by Aristotle offers a profound exploration of the political structure and governance of ancient Athens, detailing the principles that underpinned its democracy. This work delves into the roles of various political...9960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/germania-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73291763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73291763Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:42:23 +0000Gildas"Germania" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a detailed examination of the customs, geography, and tribes of ancient Germany, providing a unique perspective on the peoples who lived beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. Tacitus's observations...4195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ruin-of-britain-gildas--71996765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996765Wed, 13 May 2026 22:18:44 +0000GildasGildas was a well-informed and definitely opinionated 6th century commentator on the topic of the era of the Roman occupation of Britain beginning in AD 43, the subsequent desertion of Britain by the legions in AD 410, and then invasions by the Scots,...3429antiquity,britain,britons,classics,gildas,latin,picts,ruin,saxons,scotsfalsefull