How To Academy Podcast Classicists Mary Beard and Jo Quinn - Who Made The West?
Apr 5, 2024
Classicists Mary Beard and Jo Quinn challenge the conventional view of Western civilization's origins, exploring hidden histories of women in Roman and Persian civilizations. They discuss reevaluating ancient civilizations, evolving perspectives on civilizations, and navigating complexities of ancient history, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of historical narratives.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Evolving Perspectives on Civilizations
01:47 • 7min
Challenges to Western Culture and Empathy for Misconceptions
08:49 • 2min
Exploring the Influence of Civilizational Thinking on Historical Narratives
10:22 • 2min
Reevaluating Ancient Civilizations and Perspectives
12:51 • 6min
Revealing Hidden Histories of Women in Roman and Persian Civilizations
18:55 • 17min
The Evolution of Alphabetic Writing Systems
35:57 • 13min
Navigating Complexities of Ancient History
49:09 • 21min