Category Archives for Herodotus
Herodotus Rocks!
Team, I really enjoyed learning from our sessions together. I really did take away some perspective changing concepts to reflect on for my life, and that was an important goal for me. I regret that I couldn’t make the last call, but I just listene… Continue reading
Books 8 and 9 Landmark Herodotus – audio recording
Here’s the audio recording for Herodotus Books 8 and 9. Listen online or download the mp3 file and listen to it as a podcast on your ipod. Download Herodotus-September2008-Books8and9.mp3 Continue reading
Herodotus Confession
Hi all,Just wanted to confess to something: I DIDN’T READ MOST OF HERODOTUS. But that said, I did attend most of the call-in discussions, and I really want to thank each of you for all that I have learned in this process, which for me, was my firs… Continue reading
notes on books 8 and 9.
All,Have to confess to a little twinge at reaching the end. Looking forward to closing things out. This is a great group and I hope to join all of you again for Thucydides. I have really enjoyed all your input and learned a lot from the experience… Continue reading
Study Questions for Final Herodotus Call – Books 8 & 9
Dear all, I hope your summer is coming to a successful close. I am back in the classroom, kicking off another school year with my Latin students, and enlightening them with the wisdom of Herodotus from time to time. I just wanted to remind everyon… Continue reading
Book 7 Landmark Herodotus – audio recording
Here’s the audio recording for Herodotus Book 7. Listen online or download the mp3 file and listen to it as a podcast on your ipod. Download Herodotus-August2008-book7.mp3 Continue reading
Herodotus and Rats: a comparison?
All,For those of you who were at the ROAM 3 last Friday, it was really great for me. Nice to meet you guys/gals in person and have a chance to chat and tip a wine glass. For those of you who were not with us, you were missed and we toasted you. It… Continue reading
Herodotus’ story retold in Plato? ROAM 3
Herodotus and Plato readers, Interesting tidbit – early in Republic II (the second book of Plato’s Republic), Plato’s character Glaucon brings up the story of Gyges of Lydia. The Gyges story starts in Herodotus 1.8 and is the famous story of Gyges… Continue reading
notes on ‘odotus book seven.
Hi All,Normally I would have just added this to Marc’s google page, but I did this on a plane instead. I can add them later. I really enjoyed book 7. There are a lot of big themes we’ll talk about, but I noted a few highlights. All the stories are… Continue reading
The great recession, Herodotus and hidden treasures?
The great recession we are experiencing reinforces a timeless observation made by the pioneering Greek historian Herodotus: “Human prosperity never abides long in the same place.” The New York Times concluded a recent article about the recession w… Continue reading →
29. July 2009 by Arrian
Categories: Commentary, Herodotus | Tags: Newsletter | 1 comment