Podcast
Ancient Answers
Hosted by Gordon Harris and Shane Kingsbury · EN
Ancient Answers is a podcast dedicated to discussing modern issues by looking to the wisdom left behind by the civilizations that came before us. Follow our hosts and history buffs Gordon Harris and Shane Kingsbury as they chat about how, despite thousands of years of evolution and progress around the globe, some things really haven't changed that much.
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Reflections
Dec 22, 202100:27:11Tap to summarizeIn the final episode of Season 2, Gordon and Shane look back at the discussions they had and the things they learned over the previous 29 episodes, and share some upcoming news about Season 3.
Transcribe →Q&A Part XII
Dec 15, 202100:30:47Tap to summarizeIn the final Q&A episode of season 2, Gordon and Shane discuss four quotes from ancient philosophers, orators, and historians and discuss their relevance in the modern world.
Transcribe →Philip & Constantine
Dec 8, 202100:29:38Tap to summarizeIn the first of the final three for season two, Gordon and Shane open with another selection of historical biographies, discussing the lives of Philip II of Macedon (father of Alexander the Great) and Roman Emperor Constantine the Great.
Transcribe →Scipio Africanus & Boudicca
Nov 18, 202100:30:14Tap to summarizeIn the second iteration of historical profiles, Gordon and Shane discuss the lives and influences of Roman General Scipio Africanus and Celtic rebel leader Boudicca.
Transcribe →Revolutions Part II
Nov 10, 202100:22:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Gordon and Shane continue their discussion on ancient revolutions and ask a potentially alarming question: are we on the cusp of another revolution?
Transcribe →Revolutions Part I
Nov 3, 202100:29:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gordon and Shane take a look back at revolutions in ancient history and how they shaped the modern world. Or did they?
Transcribe →Q&A Part XI
Oct 27, 202100:25:44Tap to summarizeIn the 11th instalment of the Quote & Answer series, Gordon and Shane discuss four more quotes from ancient sources and their relevance to modern life.
Transcribe →Sargon & Odysseus
Oct 20, 202100:27:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gordon and Shane introduce a new format where they discuss two historical figures; their lives, their impact on history, and what they would ask them given the chance. To start off this new series they have selected Sargon of Akkad and Odysseus.
Transcribe →Chariot Racing Part II
Oct 13, 202100:22:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gordon and Shane conclude their discussion on chariot racing and the influence it had throughout the course of human history.
Transcribe →Chariot Racing Part I
Oct 6, 202100:23:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gordon and Shane discuss one of the greatest sports spectacles in human history: chariot racing. Beginning with its origins in ancient Greek literature all the way through to modern NASCAR and Formula 1, chariot racing has had an immense impact on human history and culture. Listen here to learn how!
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