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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

Conversations: Celebrating Imperial Violence, Roman Triumphs and Triumphal Arches w/ the Partial Historians

Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to an ...  Show more

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