Liv Reads Lucian: The True History, Part 2

Liv Reads Lucian: The True History, Part 2

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RE-AIR: Conversations: There’s Much to Do, and Many Unknowns On the Horizon… Herodotus in Egypt w/ Dr Kate Minniti

This episode originally aired in May 2022. Herodotus was an incredibly influential ancient figure... And he also wrote a lot of bizarre stuff. Liv is joined by Kate Minniti who shares all the weird and wonderful things Herodotus "saw" and "learned" in Egypt. Plus, AC Odyssey talk ...  Show more

 . 1h 28min
On the Nature of the Nile River (Herodotus The Histories Bk 2, Part 1)

We are back to Herodotus folks, and here we enter the wonderful work of Egypt as understood by him. How's he gonna do? Who knows, we shall find out. Enjoy me struggling to be a person while recovering from an ailment, attempting to drink tea, and understand what this man is going ...  Show more

 . 37min 54sec

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