Manic Classics

By Maia Lee-Chin

The ancient world is WAY more than Julius Caesar getting stabbed 23 times. Manic Classics is here to tell you about it. From mythology and culture to politics, we’re covering the craziest sh*t that ha... more

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How many episodes does Manic Classics have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

Manic Classics episodes:

April 22, 2022 Omnia Vincit Amor
Does this popular phrase mean what you think it means? Check out the first episode of season 2 of Manic Classics and find out the history of the powerful phrase: love conquers all.

Cover image: Virgil mosaic in the Bardo National Museum (Tunis)
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11min
June 30, 2020 Roman Graffiti Was Pretty Naughty
This episode was inspired by the band that made me a Classics major: Bastille. Roman graffiti really does have me asking: how am I gonna be an optimist about this? This episode we learned about Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, Pliny the Younger, Roman graffiti and scriptores.
Shoutout to my ex-boyfriend Alden for literally yelling at me until I finished this episode.
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13min
June 02, 2020 Black Lives Matter
Taking time to explain the original movement behind the podcast: Black Lives Matter. If you'd like to support Black Lives Matter and the protestors in Minnesota, you can donate at these links below.
North Star Health Collective (Field Medics): https://t.co/UtVkJ7Yywf?amp=1
Black Lives Matter: https://t.co/DSOos1EdEz?amp=1
Reclaim the Block (Police Divestment): https://t.co/BeZ6iecxNt?amp=1
Sportula (Classics Microgrants): https://t.co/L43OXglmAU?amp=1
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28min
May 26, 2020 We Need To Talk About Hubris
Lysias, Hercules, Marsyas, Niobe and guest star Luke Giuntoli are going to let you in on a secret. Hubris probably isn't what Tumblr told you it was.

Painting: Niobe by Jacques-Louis David
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29min
May 19, 2020 The Oracle of Delphi and Her (Maybe) Psychic Powers
Haven't you ever wanted an extremely high lady to tell you your fortune? This episode goes into the Ancient Greek tradition of oracles, prophecies, and the age-old joys of getting so high you have a seizure.

Painting: Priestess of Delphi by John Collier
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16min
May 12, 2020 Maenads, and Dionysus, and Orgies, Oh My!
Maenads were the female followers of Dionysus that ripped men to shreds. What the hell is up with that?

Artwork: Orpheus by Emilie Bin
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13min
May 11, 2020 Introduction
This episode introduces the host of Manic Classics, Maia, a rising senior at Holy Cross in MA. Listen to hear her propaganda on the Homer Multitext Project, and sing the praises of various professors.
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13min
May 11, 2020 Manic Classics Trailer
This episode introduces Manic Classics. This episode was made possible by Liam, Ellie, and Rose. Thank you.
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2min

FAQs about Manic Classics:

How many episodes does Manic Classics have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.