

Next Year on Close Readings: Among the Ancients II
Nov 18, 2023
Emily Wilson, celebrated classicist and translator of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, returns for a second season of Among the Ancients with Thomas Jones. They explore truth and lies in Greek and Roman literature, discussing works by Herodotus, Tacitus, Plato, Apuleius, and Marcus Aurelius. They also highlight the relevance of stoicism in modern life and upcoming series.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Different Kinds of Truth: Herodotus, Tacitus, Plato, and Marcus Aurelius
02:10 • 2min
Exploring Truth and Fiction in Ancient Literature
03:48 • 2min
The Inclusion of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism in Modern Life
06:15 • 4min
Upcoming conversion and exciting series ahead
10:39 • 2min