The Historical Truth Behind the Trojan War (Ad Navseam Ep. 5)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle as they dig into the archaeology, geography, and linguistics of the Iliad. Discover why the Trojan War wasn’t just a myth, the significance of the “Boar’s Tusk Helmet,” and why Homer is to be taken seriously as a historian.
The Treasury of the Mind: Why You Must Memorize Latin (Gurgle Ep. 3)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle for Gurgle Episode 3. Discover why rote memorization can greatly aid mastering the Latin language, and explore 12 timeless sententiae from Cicero, Phaedrus, Erasmus, and the Apostle Paul to furnish your mind.
Into the Mist: Katabasis, Ghosts, and the DMV of the Dead (Ad Navseam Ep. 29)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle as they descend into The Odyssey Book 11. We explore the Nekyia, the tragedy of Elpenor, the prophecies of Tiresias, and why the Greek afterlife resembles a crowded Department of Motor Vehicles.
The Lost Episode & Top Reasons to Study Latin and Greek: An Emergency Session from the Vomitorium (Ad Navseam Ep. 35)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle for a special “side dish” episode of Ad Navseam. Discover the tragic tale of the “Lost Episode” with Michael Fontaine, and dive deep into a definitive, hilarious, and rambling list of the top reasons to study the Latin language—from becoming a billionaire to curing misanthropy (or causing it).
Gurgle Episode 2: The Donkey on the Cross – The Alexamenos Graffito and the Life of a Christian Schoolboy (Ad Navseam)
Welcome back to the Vomitorium. If you are a classical gourmand whose stomach is grumbling for knowledge, but you lack the time for the full four-course banquet that is a standard Ad Navseam episode, you have come to the right place, Gurgle Episode 2. In this “huggable portion” of podcasting—a “bite-sized” snack designed to tide […]
Gurgle Episode 1: Arma Virumque Cano – A Bite-Sized Dive into Vergil’s Aeneid
Welcome to the Vomitorium. If you are a classical gourmand with a stomach grumbling for knowledge but lack the time for a full four-course meal, you have come to the right place. Welcome to Gurgle, a new, bite-sized podcast from the creators of Ad Navseam, Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle. While Ad Navseam […]
Dreams, Angels, and Agamemnon: Does Acts Imitate the Iliad? (Ad Navseam Ep. 182)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle as they scrutinize Dennis R. MacDonald’s claim that Peter’s vision in Acts 10 is a rewrite of Agamemnon’s dream in the Iliad. Discover the philological breakdown of Angelos vs. Oneiros, the verb histēmi, and why the Greek text doesn’t support the theory.
Mimesis or Madness? Does the New Testament Imitate Homer? (Ad Navseam Ep. 181)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle near the “Omphalos” as they critique Dennis R. MacDonald’s controversial theory. Does the Book of Acts imitate the Iliad? Discover the six criteria of mimesis and why Luke might actually be imitating Vergil instead.
Attic vs. Koine & The Great Greek Textbook Showdown, Part I (Ad Navseam Ep. 184)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle as they debate the merits of learning Attic Greek versus Koine, review the classic Groton and Finn textbook, and praise Anne Groton’s From Alpha to Omega. Discover the best resources for mastering the Greek language.
Battle of the Books: The Quest for the Best Greek Textbook, Part II (Ad Navseam Ep. 185)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle for Part II of the Great Greek Textbook showdown. The hosts review Reading Greek (JACT), Hansen & Quinn, and Crosby & Schaeffer. Discover which text reigns supreme for the aspiring hellenist.