The Prison of Paul, The Battle of Philippi, and The Nerd of Delphi: Decoding the Archaeology of Philippi (Ad Navseam Ep. 46)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 46 as they welcome their former mentor Dr. Ken Bratt to discuss the archaeology of Philippi. From the battlefields of Brutus and Cassius to the prison of Paul, discover how archaeology brings the ancient world to life.
The Bull-Slayer, The Prius of Hades, and the Cosmic Man Cave: Decoding the Mysteries of Mithras (Ad Navseam Ep. 41)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 41 as they explore the Mysteries of Mithras. From the “Prius of Hades” to the “Time Machine” coffee roaster, discover the secrets of the ancient bull-slayer, the meaning of the “Tauroctony,” and why the world probably wouldn’t have been Mithraic even without Christianity.
The Rerun You Never Heard: Mike Fontaine on How to Tell a Joke and the Ancient Art of Humor (Ad Navseam Ep. 40)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 40 for the “Rerun You Never Heard.” Special guest Dr. Mike Fontaine of Cornell University joins the Vomitorium to discuss his new book, How to Tell a Joke. Explore the Latin language of laughter, why Romans loved “salty” wit, and whether humor can actually be taught.
Lucubrations, The Dutch Renaissance, and the Prodigy Daniel Heinsius (Ad Navseam Ep. 39)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 39 as they explore the life and works of the Dutch Renaissance superstar Daniel Heinsius. From his mastery of the Latin language to his hymns to Bacchus and Christ, discover why this 17th-century prodigy deserves a spot on your reading list.
The Olive Tree Bed, The Squeaking Ghosts, and The End of the Road: Decoding Odyssey Books 23-24 (Ad Navseam Ep. 37)
Introduction: Sunshine in the Vomitorium Welcome back to the “Vomitorium,” listeners! It is Episode 37 of the Ad Navseam Podcast, and the mood is positively radiant. For once, Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe aren’t complaining about the “Smarch” weather of the Midwest. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and swans are […]
Retributive Justice or Overkill? The Slaughter of the Suitors and the Hanging of the Maids (Ad Navseam Ep. 36)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 36 as the Odyssey reaches its bloody climax. From the slaughter of the suitors to the disturbing execution of the maids, the hosts debate Retributive Justice vs. Therapeutic Justice and ask if Odysseus went too far.
Bum Boxing, The Scar, and the Dream of the Geese: Decoding Odyssey Books 18-19 (Ad Navseam Ep. 34)
Introduction: Steven Tyler in the Vomitorium Welcome back to the “Vomitorium,” listeners! It is Episode 34 of the Ad Navseam Podcast, and your hosts, Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe, are back in the booth. The mood today is a bit… raspy. Dr. Winkle is fighting off a lingering illness, which has given his […]
The Dogs That Didn’t Bark, The Beggar King, and The Tears of a Swineherd: Decoding Odyssey Books 15-17 (Ad Navseam Ep. 33)
Introduction: “Smarch” in the Vomitorium Welcome back to the “Vomitorium,” listeners! It is Episode 33 of the Ad Navseam Podcast, and your hosts, Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle, are back in the bunker. The mood today is a bit tenuous. Why? Because it is that confusing time of year in the Midwest known […]
The Noble Swineherd, The Cretan Liar, and the End of the Fairy Tale: Decoding Odyssey Books 12-14 (Ad Navseam Ep. 32)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 32 as Odysseus returns to Circe, survives the Sirens, and finally hits the shores of Ithaca. Discover the “Eumaeus look,” the mystery of the noble swineherd’s name, and why Xenia is the moral fulcrum of the entire epic.
The Death of Consensus: Ed Watts on the Mortal Republic and the End of Rome (Ad Navseam Ep. 31)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 31 as they welcome historian Dr. Ed Watts to discuss his book, Mortal Republic. Explore why the Roman Republic didn’t have to die, the shattering of the mos maiorum, and lessons for modern democracies from the ancient Latin language sources.