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The Name of the Rose

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The novel, set in 1327, follows Adso of Melk, a young Benedictine novice, and William of Baskerville, a Franciscan friar, as they investigate a series of murders at an abbey in northern Italy.

The story is framed by a complex narrative structure and involves debates on theology, science, and politics.

The abbey's labyrinthine library, which houses a forbidden book, is central to the mystery.

As the investigation unfolds, William and Adso uncover a conspiracy related to the library and a hidden manuscript that could undermine religious and societal order.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Anthony Metivier

Thanos Vlontzos

Mentioned in 16 episodes

Recommended by

Sean Goedecke

; he reads it every year.

Shipping projects at Big Tech with Sean Goedecke

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a reference for Aristotle's lost book about comedy.

603. Greek Myths: The Riddle of the Sphinx (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

in relation to Borges' Library of Babel.

361. The Lost Library of Alexandria

Mentioned by

Marc Gafni

in a discussion about laughter and paradox.

E117 - Marc Gafni: Decoding The Kabbalah Tree Of Life: Realize Your Unique Self & Unleash Eros

Mentioned by

Musa al-Gharbi

as books he recently enjoyed.

Musa al-Gharbi on Elite Wokeness, Islam, and Social Movements

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

in relation to a similar episode in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

403. The Mystery of the Pregnant Pope

Mentioned by

Anthony Metivier

in relation to a quote used in a memory technique.

305: Improve Your Memory using Proven Techniques (with Anthony Metivier)

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

in the context of a novel that is modeled on Sherlock Holmes.

85. Sherlock Holmes

Mentioned by

Ron Perlman

when discussing his career.

663: Ron Perlman

Referenced by

Mark Kermode

as being the inspiration behind Vincent Ward's ideas for Alien 3.

Alien: Earth Bonus Special

Mentioned in relation to the influence of Aristotle in the medieval period.

1.2 The Background of Early Modern Philosophy

Mentioned by

Brian McLaren

as a historical novel that provided insight into St. Francis's era.

An Alternative Orthodoxy With Brian McLaren

Mentioned by

Matt Clifford

as one of his favorite books, highlighting its exploration of the power and danger of ideas.

Matt Clifford on China, AI Safety, and Entrepreneurship

Mentioned by

Thanos Vlontzos

as one of his favorite authors, appreciating the historical settings and narratives.

Why Hinton Was Wrong, Causal AI & Science | Thanos Vlontzos Ep 15 | CausalBanditsPodcast.com

Mentioned by

Douglas Boin

when explaining why he subjected readers to so much Latin and medieval wordplay.

The Forgotten Power-Broker of the Roman Republic: Interview with Professor Douglas Boin

Mentioned by

Mike Sabo

who is about 100 pages in and finds it enlightening and packed.

Mentioned by

Tanya Charlton

as a book she is currently reading.

Tradition, Ceremony, and Graduation: Why They Still Matter for Your School

Mentioned by

Jesper Juul

in relation to the cultural idea that enjoyable things cannot be taken seriously.

Jesper Juul, "Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer" (MIT Press, 2024)

Mentioned by

Brad Jersak

as a novel that led him to see something completely different.

Brad Jersak: Plato, Plantinga, and Paul—toward Christian knowing

Mentioned by

Simon DeDeo

as a counter-example of a detective story without a co-explanatory moment.

150 | Simon DeDeo on How Explanations Work and Why They Sometimes Fail

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