The LRB Podcast Euripides Unbound
Sep 25, 2024
Robert Cioffi, an archaeologist working on a mission in Egypt, shares thrilling insights about a recent discovery of papyrus containing lost lines from Euripides. He discusses the challenges of deciphering the text and the historical significance of such finds. Cioffi also shares a humorous tale of his attempt to make papyrus at home. The conversation navigates through the complexities of ancient manuscript preservation, the evolution of Greek tragedy, and the excitement of uncovering lost literature that deepens our understanding of classical works.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Unveiling Euripides: A Papyrus Discovery
01:52 • 8min
The Discovery of Euripides: An Analysis of Ancient Texts
10:20 • 2min
Unveiling a Lost Euripides Text
12:17 • 2min
Euripides and the Art of Preservation
14:44 • 20min
Unveiling Ancient Philosophical Texts
35:03 • 2min
Unearthing Lost Literature
37:07 • 5min