https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lays-of-ancient-rome-version-2--7035323enBooksCopyright Comedy Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69425294809674af0952971a69ab7e65.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lays-of-ancient-rome-version-2--7035323Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:58:46 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayComedy Genrespreaker46@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...falsecb02f34e-4d40-570f-884d-1ca60c71c4deepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theaetetus-plato-platon--74474584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74474584Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:10 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Theaetetus" by Plato delves into the nature of knowledge through a dialogue between Socrates and his young interlocutor, Theaetetus. This philosophical exploration raises fundamental questions about perception, belief, and the essence of...12710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/furies-morshead-translation-aeschylus--74427402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74427402Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:30 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayThe "Furies" by Aeschylus, in the Morshead translation, delves into themes of justice, vengeance, and the complexities of human emotion, capturing the essence of ancient Greek tragedy. This powerful work explores the relentless pursuit of retribution...4011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-heavens-aristotle--74362736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74362736Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:10 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"On the Heavens" by Aristotle delves into the nature of the cosmos, exploring the principles governing the heavens and their influence on the earthly realm. This profound work invites listeners to ponder the structure of the universe, the movement of...18014falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meno-plato-platon--74292239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74292239Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:33 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayMeno by Plato explores the nature of virtue and knowledge through a Socratic dialogue that questions whether virtue can be taught or is an innate quality. This philosophical inquiry delves into the complexities of human understanding, highlighting the...8682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/euthydemus-plato-platon--74176686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74176686Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:32 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Euthydemus" by Plato presents a fascinating exploration of philosophical themes through a dialogue that highlights the contrasts between sophistry and genuine wisdom. This work delves into the nature of knowledge, virtue, and the art of...5608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-1-the-dialogues-of-the-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74116183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74116183Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:17 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Lucian's Dialogues Volume 1 The Dialogues of the Gods" by Lucian of Samosata presents a captivating exploration of divine interactions through witty and satirical dialogues. This collection delves into the absurdities and complexities of the gods,...9564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-laws-marcus-tullius-cicero--74068408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74068408Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:27 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"On the Laws" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a profound exploration of legal philosophy and the principles that govern society. In this work, Cicero articulates his vision of a just state, emphasizing the importance of natural law and the moral...15091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-storr-translation-sophocles--74014001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74014001Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:31 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Oedipus Rex," translated by Storr, is a timeless tragedy by Sophocles that explores the themes of fate, free will, and the quest for truth. As Oedipus, the king of Thebes, seeks to uncover the cause of a devastating plague, he unwittingly unravels...5088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parva-naturalia-aristotle--73957883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73957883Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:03 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Parva Naturalia" by Aristotle delves into the natural aspects of human existence, exploring themes such as sensation, memory, and the soul. This work is a profound inquiry into the nature of life and consciousness, offering insights that continue to...16139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ruin-of-britain-gildas--73899001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73899001Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:29 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"On the Ruin of Britain-Gildas" offers a poignant reflection on the decline of British society, capturing the essence of a nation grappling with its own vulnerabilities. Gildas, a sixth-century cleric, provides a powerful critique of moral decay and...3429falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sappho-a-new-rendering-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso-sappho--73786136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73786136Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:35 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Sappho A New Rendering" presents a fresh interpretation of the timeless works of Sappho, as reimagined by the Roman poet Ovid, known for his eloquent and evocative style. This audiobook invites listeners to explore the profound themes of love,...2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/menexenus-text-517--73750076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73750076Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:55 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Menexenus" is a dialogue attributed to Plato that explores themes of rhetoric, memory, and the nature of remembrance through a conversation between Socrates and Menexenus. It serves as a poignant reflection on the importance of commemorating the...2487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odes-and-carmen-saeculare-quintus-horatius-flaccus--73720719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73720719Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:06 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Odes and Carmen Saeculare" by Quintus Horatius Flaccus presents a collection of lyrical poetry that reflects on themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Horace's work captures the essence of ancient Roman culture while exploring universal...16086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcibiades-i-plato-platon--73697739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73697739Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:16 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Alcibiades I" by Plato delves into the complex character of Alcibiades, exploring themes of self-knowledge, virtue, and the nature of the soul. This dialogue presents a philosophical inquiry into the relationship between the individual and the state,...8145falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ante-nicene-christian-library-translations-of-the-writings-of-the-fathers-down-to-a-d-325-alexander-roberts--73673760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73673760Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:58:52 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulayThe "Ante-Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325" edited by Alexander Roberts offers a profound glimpse into the early Christian church's foundational texts, encompassing the thoughts and teachings of...33185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ends-of-good-and-evil-marcus-tullius-cicero--73648872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73648872Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:30:29 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"On the Ends of Good and Evil" by Marcus Tullius Cicero delves into the philosophical foundations of morality, exploring the nature of good and evil as they pertain to human behavior and society. Cicero's insights into ethics and virtue continue to...29203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-2-aristophanes--73614027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73614027Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:20:16 +0000Thomas Babington Macaulay"Lysistrata," a classic comedy by Aristophanes, explores themes of war and peace through the clever and bold actions of women in ancient Greece. As the men are off fighting, Lysistrata leads a strike, urging women to withhold intimacy from their...5419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satires-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--73293416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73293416Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:53:33 +0000Thomas Babington MacaulaySatires by Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis presents a sharp and critical examination of Roman society, highlighting its vices, follies, and moral decay. This collection of satirical poems offers a timeless commentary on human behavior, social injustice, and...19094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lays-of-ancient-rome-version-2-thomas-babington-macaulay--72020707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72020707Fri, 15 May 2026 14:22:03 +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,antiquity,classics,greek,latin,lays,macaulay,mythic,readerad,romefalsefull