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Ad Navseam Episode 6: SCHLIEMANN!

In this episode Dave and Jeff make their way through the life and (mis)adventures of Heinrich Schliemann, the German polyglot, tycoon, and romantic who was instrumental in the discovery of the sites of ancient Troy and Mycenae.  Who was this man?  Was he a legitimate archaeologist?  A mad genius?  A grave robber?  Charlatan?  All of the above?  Come along as we dig up Priam's Treasure, death masks that resemble puffer fish, as well as tackle weighty questions such as "Did the Mycenaeans tweak their handle-bar moustaches with some sort of ancient Brylcreem?".  And fellas: don't miss some hot tips for finding that special lady who exudes an "Homeric Spirit".

Ad Navseam Episode 5: History and the Trojan War

Is the Homeric world make-believe, or is there a juicy, historical core at the center of these exciting adventure stories? We discuss some of the archaeological, geographical, and linguistic evidence for the truth behind the legend. Boar's-tusk helmets, Nestor's cup, elaborate burials, a catalog of ships, Hansel and Gretel, casserole - this episode has it all.

Ad Navseam Episode 4: Homer's Iliad, Part 3

Dave and Jeff finish off their tour through some of the narrative and aesthetic aspects of Homer's first epic, the Iliad. Death on all sides, as Patroclus and Hector bite the dust, plus greaves, shields, and the Superman paradox. Come for the appetizers, stay through dessert.

Ad Navseam Episode 3: Homer's Iliad, Part 2

Honor Lost, Honor Defended, Achilles Spends Book 9 Glamping in his Tent.

Ad Navseam Episode 2: Homer's Iliad, Part 1

Achilles, Agamemnon, Briseis, Chryseis, Diomedes, a face that launched a thousand ships...Join us for Part 1 of our journey through the Iliad. It's going to be epic!

Ad Navseam Episode 1: Classics as a Way of Life

In this inaugural episode we introduce our listeners to Ad Navseam and discuss what it means to think about the Classics as a way of life.