In this episode we go on a journey to ancient Rome with none other than the acclaimed British historian and non-fiction author, Dr Philip Matyszak. We will discuss courage in ancient Rome, its soldiers, its legions, legends, gladiators and much more. An engaging storyteller, Dr Matyszak, also known as "Dr Maty", will give us a glimpse into the mind of the warrior and illuminate our understanding of what courage and glory meant then in relation to how we understand them today. We'll hear him talk about the light and dark sides of the Roman mindset as he takes us back to the battlefields and the Colosseum. We'll talk about Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony, and even cross paths with Shakespeare. We'll delve into the art of divination from animal entrails and how the world of ancient heroes revolved around myth and magic. Dr Maty's dynamic style and humor will enhance your experience, transforming what you thought were dusty historical facts into compelling tales of adventure, intrigue and discovery. Some of Dr. Maty’s most celebrated books, include “24 Hours in Ancient Greece”; “Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day”, “The Enemies of Rome: From Hannibal to Attila the Hun”; “Sparta: Rise of a Warrior Nation”, “Ancient Magic in Greece and Rome”, “Lost Cities in the Ancient World” and his most recent publication “A Walk Through Ancient Rome: A Tour of the Historical Sites That Shaped the City”. https://www.matyszakbooks.com https://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/tutor/dr-maty-matyszak Facebook Dr. Matyszak

What is a myth? What do we get out of them? Do myths die? Do gods die? In this episode dedicated to Greek mythology, Richard P. Martin, Antony and Isabelle Raubitschek Professor of Classics at Stanford, will guide us through the story of Prometheus, the legendary rebel who defied the gods by stealing fire from Mount Olympus to give to mankind. Through his storytelling we will learn about Prometheus' own mythic torment and explore the symbolism of his eternal punishment and sacrifice and its relationship to the mysteries of divination and Zeus' scorn at Prometheus' ability to tell the future. Get ready to let your imagination run wild as we picture ourselves in the incredible theatre of Dionysus in Athens! And listen to Professor Martin on how in Athens the people refused to bow to a tyrant. You'll also get to learn what Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound has to do with tyranny and democracy! We'll delve into the fascinating implications of the new Pandora, as represented by AI, for humanity. And will be discussing the muses, creativity and the role of the human heart! Professor Richard Martin’s major publications include Healing, Sacrifice and Battle. Amechania and Related Concepts in Early Greek Poetry; The Language of Heroes: Speech and Performance in the Iliad (Myth and Poetics); and Mythologizing Performance, published in 2020. In addition to several articles on Greek, Latin and Irish literature, he's the author of publications for general audiences, such as Classical Mythology, the Basics; Bulfinch’s Mythology: The Age of the Fable, The Age of Chivalry, Legends of Charlemagne (The most complete compendium of mythology ever published); and Myths of the Ancient Greeks, published in 2023. An authority on Greek poetry and myth, Prof. Richard Martin has produced an internet version of Homer's Odyssey with a team at Stanford. An authority on Greek poetry and myth, Prof. Richard Martin has produced an internet version of Homer's Odyssey with a team at Stanford. https://classics.stanford.edu/people/richard-p-martin https://shc.stanford.edu/stanford-humanities-center/about/people/richard-martin https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/287398/myths-of-the-ancient-greeks-by-richard-p-martin/

What is a myth? What do we get out of them? Do myths die? Do gods die? In this episode dedicated to Greek mythology, Richard P. Martin, Antony and Isabelle Raubitschek Professor of Classics at Stanford, will guide us through the story of Prometheus, the legendary rebel who defied the gods by stealing fire from Mount Olympus to give to mankind. Through his storytelling we will learn about Prometheus' own mythic torment and explore the symbolism of his eternal punishment and sacrifice and its relationship to the mysteries of divination and Zeus' scorn at Prometheus' ability to tell the future. Get ready to let your imagination run wild as we picture ourselves in the incredible theatre of Dionysus in Athens! And listen to Professor Martin on how in Athens the people refused to bow to a tyrant. You'll also get to learn what Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound has to do with tyranny and democracy! We'll delve into the fascinating implications of the new Pandora, as represented by AI, for humanity. And will be discussing the muses, creativity and the role of the human heart! Professor Richard Martin’s major publications include Healing, Sacrifice and Battle. Amechania and Related Concepts in Early Greek Poetry; The Language of Heroes: Speech and Performance in the Iliad (Myth and Poetics); and Mythologizing Performance, published in 2020. In addition to several articles on Greek, Latin and Irish literature, he's the author of publications for general audiences, such as Classical Mythology, the Basics; Bulfinch’s Mythology: The Age of the Fable, The Age of Chivalry, Legends of Charlemagne (The most complete compendium of mythology ever published); and Myths of the Ancient Greeks, published in 2023. An authority on Greek poetry and myth, Prof. Richard Martin has produced an internet version of Homer's Odyssey with a team at Stanford. https://classics.stanford.edu/people/richard-p-martin https://shc.stanford.edu/stanford-humanities-center/about/people/richard-martin https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/287398/myths-of-the-ancient-greeks-by-richard-p-martin/

We are delighted to announce that See See by Ceci is back with Season 3, "GUTS", a journey not to be missed! This season, we will pay tribute to the legendary Prometheus and celebrate the transformative spirit that has endured from ancient times to the present day. Our journey will honor the human spirit of creativity and sacrifice, mirroring the courage and resilience exemplified by this enduring titan. From ancient myths to modern realities, we will explore the link between rebellion and progress, we will travel to Ancient Rome examining what courage meant then and how it shapes our world today. We will question human intelligence and learn the profound bond between man and horse. We will discuss the role of instinct and intuition in life-or-death decisions and explore into the liver’s remarkable regenerative abilities, uncovering its wonders in both medical science and artistic representation. From there, we will dive deep into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome, exploring the intricate connections of the gut-brain axis and its impact on mental health. The peculiar history of the gut will unfold as we talk about the ways food, nutrition, and even additives like sugar affect not just our bodies, but also social and criminal behavior. As we explore these rich layers of the human experience—touching on everything from politics to the full spectrum of human emotions and parapsychological phenomena—we will also indulge in the pastries of a new era. Together, we will talk about love stories, bold choices, and the path to redemption through the art of cooking. Accompanied by music from the core, we will confirm that it takes true courage to live authentically, to face life’s challenges, to push boundaries and to ignite the fire of transformation of the outer world and our inner world. This season consists of fourteen episodes, each of which is a magnificent production featuring: Antony and Isabelle Raubitschek Professor of Classics at Stanford, Richard Martin; British non-fiction author Dr Philip Matyszak; Latin America's top show jumper, Nicolás Pizarro; Professor of HPB Surgery at Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Thomas M. van Gulik; one of the world's greatest three-star Michelin chefs, Eric Vildgaard; cognitive psychologist, senior scientist at MacroCognition LLC, author and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making, Gary Klein; professor of applied psychology at the University of Liverpool, David Canter; historian and acclaimed author, Elsa Richardson; professor at California State University Stanislaus, criminologist and nutritionist, Stephen Shoenthaler; Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, Marion Nestle; multiple world pastry chef of the year, René Frank; renowned virtuoso cellist and captivating soloist, Andrei Ioniță; and Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Science and former professional violinist, Dr. Dean Radin. CREDITS: Writer: Cecilia Ponce Rivera Direction: Cecilia Ponce Rivera Sound Production: Michael Viol Voice: Paul HG Find out more about the See See Podcast on our website: https://seeseepodcast.com Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/seeseebyceci

A superb closing episode for the series Movement that revolves on social movements and its analysis from a social as well as a historic perspective, cohosted by Prof. Swen Hutter, Lichtenberg Professor for Sociology at the Freie Universität and the WZB Social Science Center in Berlin. What is Democracy today, and why the French Revolution such a pivotal point in History? How did religious movements evolve into social movements; Why are we witnessing strong polarization in the world of politics nowadays, and the revival of models of thought in the form of populist nationalism, that we thought to be terminally ill? Our guest, Prof. Bourke, Professor of the History of Political Thought at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of King´s College of Cambridge, whose work focuses on the history of political thought, particularly on the political ideas of the enlightenment and its aftermath, helps us understand these and other inquires, while he brilliantly exposes parallels and differences of today’s social movements and events back in history. In addition, the also Co-Director of the Cambridge Centre for Political Thought, expert on ancient philosophy and political theory in the 19th and 20th centuries, introduces us to Edmund Burke and his vision on the French Revolution, Kant’s revolutionizing ideas in regards of the making of identity and self-consciousness as well as Hegel’s vision on History and its relevance regarding our contemporary society. Violence, poverty, inequality, the Climate Movement, and its difficulties to achieve its goals, the idea of the self and its exploration, as well as personal identity and individual agency back in the 18th and 19th Centuries vs. the concept of the self in today’s political struggles, all of these and more awaits you in this season’s remarkable an exciting final episode of See See by Ceci’s second season "Movement”! *Prof. Richard Bourke is also A Fellow of the British Academy and of the Royal Historical Society. Honored with awards such as the István Hont Memorial Book Prize in Intellectual History, Prof. Bourke’s publications range from nationalism and conservatism to political judgement and popular sovereignty, including Irish modern history, the philosophy of history since Kant and the history of democracy. These publications comprise numerous articles and books such as “Peace in Ireland: the war of ideas”; “The Princeton History of Modern Ireland”; “Empire and revolution: the political thought of Edmund Burke”; and his most recent work “Hegel’s World Revolutions”. LINKS & INFO: https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/people/prof-richard-bourke https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691250182/hegels-world-revolutions https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/fellows/richard-bourke-FBA/ This episode is cohosted by Prof. Swen Hutter, Director of the Center for Civil Society Research and Lichtenberg Professor in Political Sociology at Freie Universität Berlin https://www.wzb.eu/en/persons/swen-hutter Find out more about the See See Podcast on our website: https://seeseepodcast.com Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/seeseebyceci

If you´ve ever wondered how the silence prior to start the Opening Movement is energized and about the experience of the brief but extreme moving moment between the end of the Final Movement and the first clap of the audience’s applause in a performance, you won’t dare to miss this episode. Euan Shields is a 25-year-old Japan-born American orchestral conductor and cellist, known for his emotionally charged performances and delightful technical skills. In this episode, the Assistant Conductor under Sir Mark Elder for the Hallé Orchestra and Music Director of the Hallé Youth Orchestra, talks about all the imaginary happening while standing on the podium and about the different experiences resulted from playing cello in an orchestra vs. conducting one. Listen this superb cellist and promising orchestral conductor talk about mentorship and the benefits of being brutally honest, why he exchanged words for feelings when marking his scores, how he prepares a performance as an assistance conductor and how he puts his conviction of music’s transformational power to society in motion. LINKS & INFO: Website: https://euanshields.com Instagram:@euan.shields Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/euanshields Find out more about the See See Podcast on our website: https://seeseepodcast.com Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/seeseebyceci

Meet Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa, grandson of Kanchha Sherpa’s the last surviving member of Hillary and Tenzing’s 1953 Everest expedition, the first men to stand at the peak of Mount Everest! Listen to Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa as he talks about the strong bonds built in the mountain for survival and the difficulties experienced by Sherpa Mountaineers having to linger between the worlds of the sanctity of the Mountains and the mountain ascensions to make a living to support their families and why along his grandfather, he has become a restless advocate for education. Tenzing Chogyal is one of the key researchers from the glaciology team in the National Geographic and Rolex Everest Expedition, which installed one of the highest Automatic Weather Stations in the world. Unlike his grandfather, he is not a mountaineer, but a scientist, namely, a glaciologist at ICIMOD, with extensive experience conducting glaciohydrological expeditions and geophysical surveys across Nepal, whose research concentrates mostly in understanding the dynamics of glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region as well as their evolution with the changing climate and how these changes could impact people living in mountain regions, specifically in the context of glacial hazards. Learn about how glaciers and glacial lakes move in the Himalayas Region and how through movement they sculpt our landscape and act as indicators of climate change and global warming. In this episode, Tenzing warns us about the seriousness of ice melting in the Himalayas and shares how he bounds science and the sense of spiritual connection of the Sherpa Community to prevent and adapt to the challenges exposed by powerful potential environmental catastrophes. LINKS & INFO: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenzing-chogyal-sherpa-04b36bb7 Documentary Film Kancha Sherpa: https://lastofthefirst.net Kanchha Foundation: https://kanchhafoundation.org Find out more about the See See Podcast on our website: https://seeseepodcast.com Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/seeseebyceci

Join the author of “The Promise Party: Kahlo, Basquiat & Me”, the read at the top of the charts in the UK for 2024. Move into the writing world of Clement’s poetic prose and lingering metaphors, a universe of layers and dimensions in pure motion. Listen to her talk about how the act of writing and someone reading at the other end can become a mystical experience and how her famous novels “Gun Love”, a New York Times Editor’s Choice book, and “Prayers for the Stolen” became the turning point of her calling to become an activist for the sake of Freedom of Speech. World acclaimed poet Jennifer Clement, the only woman to be elected President Emerita of PEN International, since this celebrated international writer’s organization was founded in London back in 1921, is a fascinating author whose books have been translated into 35 languages. Hers is an intensive universe, a connective point between the brutal, the beautiful and the infinite. LINKS & INFO: https://www.jenniferclement.org https://www.pen-international.org https://www.nationalbook.org/people/jennifer-clement/ Facebook: Jennifer Clement Author Instagram @jenniferclementauthor Find out more about the See See Podcast on our website: https://seeseepodcast.com Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/seeseebyceci

Gardens are all about movement, and in this episode, Louis Benech, France’s greatest living landscape designer, tells us why. Known for creating long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing gardens, where contemporary architectural settings, historic sites, and natural environments merge, Louis Benech has created together with his team, over 400 garden and park projects, both private and public, stretching from Korea to Panama, Peru, Canada, the United States, Portugal, Greece, and Morocco. His long list of clients includes the late Yves Saint Laurent and most recently Diane von Furstenberg among many international organizations such as Hermès, Axa and Suez. What have gardens taught this man of artistry and strong spirit about life and death? We invite you to a fascinating conversation about light, symmetry, balance, and the people he sees in his imaginary before creating one. Sit for an hour with a man of depth, to talk about his love for trees, plants, dancing sculptures in Versailles and why gardens shall not be considering a luxury, but rather a necessity in terms of well- being. Also, in this episode, world recognized author Andrea Wulf, accompanies us with her voice on a trip back in time to George Washington’s Garden, Mount Vernon, as she reads some excerpts of her book the “Founding Gardeners”, a book where the lives of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and Adams are viewed from their perspective as gardeners, farmers, and plantsmen, and how their believe in greatness helped them project the land of liberty they imagined. LINKS & INFO: www.louisbenech.com https://www.louisbenech.com/map?from=homehttps://www.louisbenech.com/publications/livres https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/ad100-louis-benech https://www.dn.no/d2/hage/design/louis-benech/versailles/solkongens-gartner/1-1-5435735 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJOi1-bkiag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZOjSMev9rI Andrea Wulf https://www.andreawulf.com Find out more about the See See Podcast on our website: https://seeseepodcast.com Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/seeseebyceci

His understanding of Classical music is genuine and vigorously mesmerizing. Immerse yourself in the musical world of the orchestral director of the Tiroler Symphonieorchester Innsbruck, Maestro Kerem Hasan, one of today’s most exciting young British conductors. Bestowed with fine intellect, magnificent talent, and passionate sensitivity he will guide you with the elegancy and precision of his baton on how movement and imaginary can elevate an orchestra to higher levels. He’ll talk about the German-Austrian tradition, Opera, Crossovers, and the drive, and authenticity needed to conduct masterfully equipped musicians of grand orchestras. Experience Brahms, Gustav Mahler, the grand pianist Maurizio Pollini, and Dutch Conductor Bernard Haitink through his eyes and join him on the Podium to talk about classical music’s narrative, its decoding, and the role of mystery, persuasion, chemistry, gestures, and silence when interpreting and transmitting the composer’s message. LINKS & INFO: https://www.keremhasan.com https://www.eno.org/artists/kerem-hasan/ Instagram: @keremhasan_ Find out more about the See See Podcast on our website: https://seeseepodcast.com Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/seeseebyceci