Classical Wisdom

Kylian Mbappé was reportedly offered $1 billion to join Al-Hilal—but even that pales beside Gaius Appuleius Diocles, a Roman chariot racer who earned the equivalent of around $15 billion. With 1,463 victories, he may have been history’s richest athlete. #AncientRome #RomanHistory

Virgil was one of Rome's most important poets. His Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas and connects his journey to the legendary origins of Rome.

Aristotle argued that happiness comes from virtue and human flourishing. Modern psychology suggests there may be more to the story. Has our idea of the good life changed—or are we rediscovering ancient wisdom? #Aristotle #AncientPhilosophy #Philosophy

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The #PeloponnesianWar began as a rivalry between Athens and Sparta, but it became a lesson in ambition, fear, and political miscalculation. Thucydides believed future generations would recognize the pattern.

Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BCE. The victory ended the Second Punic War.

Letting go is easier said than done. Whether it's an old disagreement, resentment, or something we wish had gone differently, learning to move forward is something we all struggle with. The ancient Greeks even had a word for it: aphesis. #Stoicism

Who were the Etruscans? What do we really know about them? And what has vanished with time? Tragically much of their history has been lost, however, incredibly fascinating elements of the Etruscans still remain... in their cities of the dead.

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For the ancient Romans, simplicity and hard work were virtues. A weathered face showed age, experience, and wisdom. The ideal Roman wasn’t meant to be beautiful, but strong, honest, and hardworking. #AncientRome #RomanHistory

Lost technologies raise uncomfortable questions about progress and knowledge. Dr. Benjamin B. Olshin joins the podcast to explore how ancient innovation reshapes reality. Tune in. #AncientTech

Should we fear death? The ancient philosophers couldn't agree. Stoics, Epicureans, and others offered radically different answers—but all saw confronting mortality as essential to living well. #Stoicism #Epicurus #AncientPhilosophy

Life is both metaphorically & literally short, so today we will delve into an illuminating letter once written by the stoic philosopher Seneca, on “On the shortness of life.” Do you agree with Seneca’s advice for handling life’s ultimate inevitability?

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If Epicurus were alive today, we might recommend he sue for slander. Was he really the philosopher of indulgence? Or did he understand something about happiness that we’ve forgotten? Join philosopher Emily Austin to talk about Epicurus:

Aphrodite was the Greek goddess associated with love and desire. Ancient traditions differed about her parentage.

Could comedy actually help stop a war? One ancient Greek writer had an unusual way of using humor to criticize conflict and violence. It's a reminder that satire has been challenging powerful people for a very long time. #AncientGreece #GreekLiterature

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We all have blind spots, even when we're sure we're right. Ancient philosophy offers some useful ways to question our assumptions and see things from a different perspective. #Philosophy #SelfKnowledge

From the ancients. #ClassicalWisdom