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Lindsay Mahon Rathnam
Assistant professor of political theory (Duke Kunshan University) who discusses Herodotus's approach to story, inquiry, and cross-cultural understanding.
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Nov 6, 2025
• 54min
First historian Herodotus knew the power of story
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Join Lindsay Mahon Rathnam, a political theory professor; Clifford Orwin, a historian of political thought; Joel Alden Schlosser, a political science chair; and acclaimed novelist Michael Ondaatje for an engaging discourse on Herodotus. They explore how he masterfully blends storytelling with cultural inquiry, the revolutionary nature of his prose, and the importance of historical narratives in understanding conflict. The discussion touches on his gentle skepticism, the art of political storytelling, and the lessons Herodotus holds for contemporary democracies.
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