Paul Lay
Senior Editor of Engelsberg Ideas and author of Providence Lost: The Rise and Fall of Cromwell's Protectorate. Host of 1666 and all that and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 58min
Ep 213: Paul Lay on Cromwell and the English Civil War
In this discussion, Paul Lay, Senior Editor of Engelsberg Ideas and author of *Providence Lost*, unpacks the complex world of the English Civil War. He explores Cromwell's unexpected rise from minor gentry to military leader, detailing how this shaped the Commonwealth. Lay intriguingly connects Cromwell's governance to modern political figures like Margaret Thatcher, revealing the historical echoes in today's political landscape. He also examines anti-Catholic sentiment and how 17th-century English struggles influenced American political thought.
Jan 16, 2025 • 43min
The case for Classics
In this engaging discussion, Daisy Dunn, a classicist and author, Armand D’Angour, a Classics professor at Oxford, and Paul Lay, Senior Editor at Engelsberg Ideas, dive into the relevance and future of ancient languages like Latin and Greek. They explore the decline of Latin studies and the cognitive benefits of learning classical languages. The trio also critiques traditional teaching methods and celebrates innovative approaches that make these subjects more engaging, advocating for classical studies' crucial place in today's educational landscape.
