10 Episodes

  1. How did Rome begin?

    Published: 10/2/2025

  2. Decoding The Parthenon

    Published: 9/25/2025

  3. Free Speech - An Ancient History

    Published: 9/18/2025

  4. The Odyssey#2: "Tell Me About A Complicated Man, Muse"

    Published: 9/16/2025

  5. What Sappho Still Teaches Us About Love

    Published: 9/11/2025

  6. A Day At The Races In Ancient Rome

    Published: 9/4/2025

  7. The Odyssey#1: Journey Begins

    Published: 9/2/2025

  8. Introducing the Instant Classics Book Club - The Odyssey

    Published: 9/1/2025

  9. Which Roman Emperor is Donald Trump?

    Published: 8/28/2025

  10. Instant Classics - Trailer

    Published: 8/19/2025

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