Nathan Hensley
Scholar of Victorian literature who appeared in a short segment to discuss his choice for the last book he would ever read and who previously guested on the show.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 19min
764 Two Thousand Years of Roman History (with Edward J. Watts) | My Last Book with Nathan Hensley
Edward J. Watts, a historian and professor at UC San Diego, shares insights from his book on Rome's 2,000-year history. He discusses how Rome's enduring legacy stemmed from its integration of diverse cultures and institutions, while tracing its improbable rise from a small settlement. Watts delves into the role of storytelling and literature in shaping Roman identity, along with the critical factors leading to Rome's eventual decline. Nathan Hensley also joins to reveal his choice for the last book he'd read, Shakespeare's collected works, sparking a conversation on impactful literature.
Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 9min
715 How Did George Eliot and the Victorians Respond to Climate Collapse? (with Nathan Hensley) | People at Museums Are Losing Their Brains! | My Last Book with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas
Nathan Hensley, an Associate Professor of English at Georgetown University and author of 'Action Without Hope,' delves into Victorian literature's response to climate anxiety. He discusses how writers like George Eliot and Emily Brontë reflected societal despair through their works, highlighting the lessons they offer for today's crises. The conversation also touches on the comedic yet troubling impact of tourism on art, plus a heartfelt tribute to the late Stephen Browning as he and Simon Thomas share their literary bucket list.
