The Lost Tombs of Macedon, the Sarissa, and the House of Pindar (Ad Navseam Ep. 172)
Meta Description: Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 172 as they explore the Royal Tombs of Macedon, the mystery of Aigai, and resources to master the Latin language. Introduction: Pensive Moods and the Omphalos Welcome back, classical gourmands, to Episode 172 of the Ad Navseam Podcast! Broadcasting directly from […]
The Bunnyman Bridge, Gephurismos, and Urban Legends (Ad Navseam Ep. 136)
Meta Description: Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 136 as they explore urban legends, liminality, the Bunnyman Bridge, and resources to master the Latin language. Introduction: Dead Canaries and Sas-Swatches Welcome back, classical gourmands, to Episode 136 of the Ad Navseam Podcast! Broadcasting from the basement of the RHB […]
Becoming Nobody: A Modern Bard Sings the Homeric Blues (Ad Navseam Ep. 158)
Introduction: Quadraversaries and the Kentucky Dillby Welcome back, classical gourmands, to Episode 158 of the Ad Navseam Podcast! Broadcasting directly from the subterranean depths of the bunker, your hosts, Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle, return to the microphones for another delectable discussion of Greco-Roman civilization. The episode opens on a highly celebratory note. […]
Tartarus, Dido’s Cold Shoulder, and Soul Laundry: Navigating Aeneid Book VI (Ad Navseam Ep. 101)
Meta Description: Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 101 as they journey deeper into the Underworld of Virgil’s Aeneid Book VI. Discover the horrors of Tartarus, Aeneas’s tragic reunion with Dido, the “soul laundry” of Elysium, and resources to master the Latin language. Introduction: Fall Weather and Vomitorium South […]
The Tuesday Curse, The Greek Textbook Showdown, and Ice Cream for Breakfast (Ad Navseam Ep. 187)
Meta Description: Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 187 as they explore the best ancient Greek textbooks, the WWII liberation of Athens, and the myth of learning styles. Discover the rigorous depths of Mastronarde, the approachable narrative of Athenaze, and the straightforward Moss Method. Plus, the Latin language, the […]
How to Read the Latin Language: The Debate Over Interlinear Translations (Ad Navseam Ep. 169)
Meta Description: Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 169 as they broadcast from the Novum Vomitorium. Discover the “Hamiltonian System” of 19th-century language learning, the debate over interlinear translations, and why reading the Latin language is like eating a watermelon down to the rind. Plus, the truth about “ham […]
The Injected Pastry Horn, The Bad Pop Culture, and The Classical Stocking Stuffer: A Holiday Gift Guide (Ad Navseam Ep. 67)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 67 for a special holiday gift guide. From the “Injected Pastry Horns” of West Michigan to the “bad pop culture” that sparks a love for the classics, discover the perfect stocking stuffers for the Latin lover in your life. Plus, a […]
The Miasma, The Mug, and The End of Fear: Decoding Lucretius Part III (Ad Navseam Ep. 53)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 53 as they conclude their deep dive into Lucretius. From the “materialist explanation of dreams” to the “futility of grief,” discover why the Epicurean worldview offers a surprising (if controversial) comfort in the face of death, all while exploring the nuances […]
Retributive Justice or Overkill? The Slaughter of the Suitors and the Hanging of the Maids (Ad Navseam Ep. 36)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 36 as the Odyssey reaches its bloody climax. From the slaughter of the suitors to the disturbing execution of the maids, the hosts debate Retributive Justice vs. Therapeutic Justice and ask if Odysseus went too far. Introduction: Captain Bringdown in the […]
Bum Boxing, The Scar, and the Dream of the Geese: Decoding Odyssey Books 18-19 (Ad Navseam Ep. 34)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 34 as they explore the brutal “bum boxing” of Book 18, the tragedy of the dog Argos, and the intimate recognition scene between Odysseus and Eurycleia. Discover why the Odyssey is a comedy of manners, the meaning of the “Gate of […]