The ‘father of history’ would have some thoughts about our present

Greek writer Herodotus "invented" history by turning away from myth to a new kind of writing. And although he wrote his Histories nearly 2,500 years ago, local author and classicist Emily Katz Anhalt argues that his example and prose are more relevant than ever. This hour, we look at what we can learn from Herodotus and the ancient Greek myths.

GUEST:

• Emily Katz Anhalt: Professor of Classics at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the author of Enraged: Why Violent Times Need Ancient Greek Myths and Embattled: How Ancient Greek Myths Empower Us to Resist Tyranny. Her new book is Ancient Wisdom for Polarized Times: Why Humanity Needs Herodotus, the Man Who Invented History

MUSIC FEATURED (in order):

• Thracian Gaia – Daemonia Nymphe
• Road to Hell (live) – Original Cast of Hadestown
• Dance of the Satyrs – Daemonia Nymphe
• Greek to Me – Dugger Band
• Hymn to Bacchus – Daemonia Nymphe
• History Has Its Eyes On You – Hamilton

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