This episode we go back to fourth/fifth century Egypt, to discuss the philosophical and mathematical powerhouse that was Hypatia of Alexandria and her sticky end.

Hypatia of Alexandria: Astronomical Badass

How Do You Want To Die?

It’s a question we all have to answer eventually...so why not chat about it while we wait?

Each episode, archaeology and history enthusiasts Jeremy de Laroche and Dr. Jenni Irving dig into the death and life of a different historical figure. Telling the story of who they were, why were they famous, what mattered to them and ultimately, what would they have thought of their supposed death?

Come spend some time with us as we talk through some interesting, revealing, and quite morbid subjects in response to our own existential crises.

History

How Do You Want To Die? It’s a question we all have to answer eventually...so why not chat about it while we wait? Each episode, archaeology and history enthusiasts Jeremy de Laroche and Dr. Jenni Irving dig into the death and life of a different historical figure. Telling the story of who they were, why were they famous, what mattered to them and ultimately, what would they have thought of their supposed death? Come spend some time with us as we talk through some interesting, revealing, and quite morbid subjects in response to our own existential crises.

Share Hypatia of Alexandria: Astronomical Badass

Sign up to save your podcasts

Hypatia of Alexandria: Astronomical Badass

Hypatia of Alexandria: Astronomical Badass