Manic Classics

By Maia Lee-Chin

The ancient world is WAY more than Julius Caesar getting stabbed 23 times. Manic Classics is here to tell you about it. From mythology and culture to politics, we’re covering the craziest sh*t that happened in antiquity. Subscribe to hear about what your math class never taught you about Pythagoras’ cult, vocab words your Latin class wouldn't dare to utter, the hottest takes on the Iliad, and more.

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Omnia Vincit Amor

Manic ClassicsApr 22, 2022

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Omnia Vincit Amor

Does this popular phrase mean what you think it means? Check out the first episode of season 2 of Manic Classics and find out the history of the powerful phrase: love conquers all.

Cover image: Virgil mosaic in the Bardo National Museum (Tunis)

Apr 22, 202210:55

Roman Graffiti Was Pretty Naughty

This episode was inspired by the band that made me a Classics major: Bastille. Roman graffiti really does have me asking: how am I gonna be an optimist about this? This episode we learned about Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, Pliny the Younger, Roman graffiti and scriptores.

Shoutout to my ex-boyfriend Alden for literally yelling at me until I finished this episode.

Jun 30, 202012:18

Black Lives Matter

Taking time to explain the original movement behind the podcast: Black Lives Matter. If you'd like to support Black Lives Matter and the protestors in Minnesota, you can donate at these links below.

North Star Health Collective (Field Medics): https://t.co/UtVkJ7Yywf?amp=1
Black Lives Matter: https://t.co/DSOos1EdEz?amp=1
Reclaim the Block (Police Divestment): https://t.co/BeZ6iecxNt?amp=1
Sportula (Classics Microgrants): https://t.co/L43OXglmAU?amp=1

Jun 02, 202027:42

We Need To Talk About Hubris

Lysias, Hercules, Marsyas, Niobe and guest star Luke Giuntoli are going to let you in on a secret. Hubris probably isn't what Tumblr told you it was.

Painting: Niobe by Jacques-Louis David

May 26, 202028:51

The Oracle of Delphi and Her (Maybe) Psychic Powers

Haven't you ever wanted an extremely high lady to tell you your fortune? This episode goes into the Ancient Greek tradition of oracles, prophecies, and the age-old joys of getting so high you have a seizure.

Painting: Priestess of Delphi by John Collier

May 19, 202015:26

Maenads, and Dionysus, and Orgies, Oh My!

Maenads were the female followers of Dionysus that ripped men to shreds. What the hell is up with that?

Artwork: Orpheus by Emilie Bin

May 12, 202012:04

Introduction

This episode introduces the host of Manic Classics, Maia, a rising senior at Holy Cross in MA. Listen to hear her propaganda on the Homer Multitext Project, and sing the praises of various professors.

May 11, 202012:26

Manic Classics Trailer

This episode introduces Manic Classics. This episode was made possible by Liam, Ellie, and Rose. Thank you.

May 11, 202001:20