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If Herodotus is the father of history, who are some of his children? This episode looks into it. Starting with a brief look at Herodotus's reputation down the ages, we examine the works of three ancient historians whose works can be said to derive from our pal Herodotus. They include:
We also check in with the 26th American president, Teddy Roosevelt, who had some thoughts about history as literature. Bully!
Note: Thanks to Procopius, this episode discusses quite a bit of sexual content. Please use discretion when listening.
Want to read the transcript? Click here. You can also follow us on Bluesky or leave us a rating or review to help others find the show. Thanks for listening!
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If Herodotus is the father of history, who are some of his children? This episode looks into it. Starting with a brief look at Herodotus's reputation down the ages, we examine the works of three ancient historians whose works can be said to derive from our pal Herodotus. They include:
We also check in with the 26th American president, Teddy Roosevelt, who had some thoughts about history as literature. Bully!
Note: Thanks to Procopius, this episode discusses quite a bit of sexual content. Please use discretion when listening.
Want to read the transcript? Click here. You can also follow us on Bluesky or leave us a rating or review to help others find the show. Thanks for listening!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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