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The poem is allegorical, with multiple meanings. Each episode will cover a canto at a time, summarizing and interpreting the poem based on dozens of commentaries. Check the website for further reading... more
FAQs about Dante's History:How many episodes does Dante's History have?The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.
February 11, 2017Inferno: Canto 5 - The Birds of LustThe pilgrim enters the second circle and encounters Minos, judge of the dead. We'll learn about his people the once mythical Minoans. Then the pilgrim learns about two ill-fated lovers and their sin of lust....more17minPlay
November 18, 2016Inferno: Canto 4 - The Virtuous PagansThe pilgrim walks through the first circle of the Inferno; Limbo. We'll get to know Dante's favorite heroes and great thinkers and learn why the poet thinks they belong in Hell....more16minPlay
October 15, 2016Inferno: Canto 3 - The Neutral AngelsIn this episode the pilgrim reaches the gate of Hell. We'll identify the different entrances to the underworld and learn what the poet thinks of those who remain neutral....more15minPlay
September 17, 2016Inferno: Canto 2 - The Ladies of MercyIn this episode, the pilgrim has second thoughts about his journey into the underworld. We'll learn about Beatrice, the woman who inspired the poet to start a new life....more25minPlay
August 24, 2016Inferno: Canto 1 - The Beasts of FlorenceIn this debut episode of Dante's History, we'll learn a bit about the author Dante Alighieri and his epic poem The Divine Comedy. Then we jump straight into the Inferno Canto 1. The pilgrim is terrorized by three savage beasts and the poet is confronted by three foes of his own....more16minPlay
FAQs about Dante's History:How many episodes does Dante's History have?The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.