The Dogalog, The Deodorant Arrow, and Ovidian Vignettes: Decoding the Metamorphoses (Ad Navseam Ep. 59)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 59 as they tackle two famous Ovidian vignettes from the Metamorphoses. From the “deodorant arrow” of Cupid to the tragic “dogalog” of Actaeon, explore how Ovid turns the epic genre on its head. Plus, discover why the Latin language is the perfect vehicle for stories of transformation and terror.
Nancy Drew in Ancient Rome, The Hero’s Journey, and The Fun of the Classics: An Interview with Caroline Lawrence (Ad Navseam Ep. 138)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 138 as they interview renowned children’s author Caroline Lawrence. Discover how she turned a “Nancy Drew in Ancient Rome” idea into the bestselling Roman Mysteries series, her tips for aspiring writers, and why the Latin language is the key to unlocking the ancient world.
The Diversity Delusion, The Melodrama of Oppression, and The Suicide of the Humanities: An Interview with Heather MacDonald (Ad Navseam Ep. 57)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 57 for a blockbuster interview with Heather MacDonald. They discuss her book The Diversity Delusion, the “melodrama of oppression” on campus, and why the Latin language and the Classics are the antidote to modern narcissism.
The Belly Button of the World, The Shrieking Priestess, and The Spirit of Python: Decoding the Oracle of Delphi (Ad Navseam Ep. 56)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 56 as they journey to the “Belly Button of the World.” From the shrieking priestess of Delphi to the “wooden wall” that saved Athens, explore the mysteries of the ancient oracle, the Latin language of divination, and why you should never name a hockey team an adjective.
The Mittens, The Tub-Thumpers, and The Drunken Convert: Decoding Marrou’s History of Education (Ad Navseam Ep. 207)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 207 as they brave the bitter cold to discuss H.I. Marrou and the intense world of Hellenistic philosophy. From the “tub-thumpers” on the street corners to the drunken conversion of Polemon, discover why ancient philosophy was a lifestyle, not just a class. Plus, learn the Latin language of the tribon and the scholarch.
The Sweet Decay, The Fried Pie, and The End of Lucretius: Decoding De Rerum Natura Part IV (Ad Navseam Ep. 54)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 54 as they welcome the autumn chill and finish their deep dive into Lucretius and De Rerum Natura. From the “sweet decay” of fall to the material explanation of language, discover why the Epicurean worldview has a surprising connection to modern science—and why Scottish fried pies are considered “sinister.”
The Miasma, The Mug, and The End of Fear: Decoding Lucretius Part III (Ad Navseam Ep. 53)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 53 as they conclude their deep dive into Lucretius. From the “materialist explanation of dreams” to the “futility of grief,” discover why the Epicurean worldview offers a surprising (if controversial) comfort in the face of death, all while exploring the nuances of the Latin language.
The Whole Enchilada, The Swerve, and The Orthodontic Expander: Decoding Lucretius Part II (Ad Navseam Ep. 52)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 52 for a late-night deep dive into Lucretius. From the horror of Iphigenia’s sacrifice to the physics of the “Swerve,” discover why this ancient poem is the “Whole Enchilada” of the Latin language.
The Whole Enchilada, The Mad Poet, and The Karate Chop to Roman Values: Decoding Lucretius (Ad Navseam Ep. 51)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 51 as they tackle the “Whole Enchilada” of Lucretius and his epic poem De Rerum Natura. Explore the myth of the love potion, the clash between Epicureanism and the Mos Maiorum, and the beautiful Latin language of the Invocation to Venus.
The Golden Anniversary, The Croaking Chorus, and the Battle of the Poets: Decoding Aristophanes’ Frogs (Ad Navseam Ep. 50)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle for the Golden Anniversary of Ad Navseam (Episode 50)! Dive into the swamp with Aristophanes’ Frogs. Explore the Latin language of laughter, the difference between Old and New Comedy, and why a god would dress up as Heracles to save Athens.