In this chapter, the blood runs hot as both sides cut into their adversaries with brutal intent. Also, when Zeus is away, Poseidon will play. Poseidon enters the fray to help bolster the sagging fortunes of the Greeks.
The Trojans are on the move! Chapter 12 of the Iliad finds the Trojan counter-offensive in full force as the sons of Illium tear into the Achaean lines. Will the Greeks hold or will the Trojans prevail? Listen in and find out!
The 1950s were the Golden Age of Sword and Sandal epics, and no film typified that more than Ben Hur. Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel as they discuss this Hollywood classic in the context of both history and filmed entertainment. The chariot races, the might of Rome, the defiance of Judea and the rise of young carpenter from Nazareth called "Jesus" who would change the world forever. This epic covered it all and also made Charlton Heston a movie legend. Listen in and take the adve...
The Trojans are on the move. The Greeks are on the run. Where is Achilles? So goes chapter 11 of The Iliad. Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel as they journey to the shores of Troy to discuss the most famous war of the Ancient World.
Welcome back to the Classical World at the Movies! This week, it's the apotheosis of the Classics in Hollywood: Spartacus (1960)! Starring and spearheaded by Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas, written by the legendary writer and Black List defier Dalton Trumbo, and directed by cinema titan and genius Stanley Kubrick, Spartacus remains the standard by which all films about the Classical World are judged. Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel as they discuss this cinematic gem!...
It's espionage in the Ancient World! It's chapter 10 of The Iliad wherein we see the Greeks and the Trojans use subterfuge to gain a military edge. How did ancient armies use spies? What happened when they were captured? Did they drink Martinis like James Bond? Join Sean Marlon Newcombe as he talks about this aspect of ancient warrior life with Homeric scholar Dr. Gary Stickel.
The Greeks entreat Achilles to return to the fray and fight the Trojans, but like a diva athlete, he's not interested in joining unless they make it worth his while. Achilles is the "star" of the Greek "team" and he knows it... and so do the rest of the Greeks. Without him in the battle, the Greeks don't stand a chance against the Trojans. Pouting in his tent, Achilles refuses to fight. The Greeks must find a way to woo him back onto the field. Will they? Tune in and find out!...
A special episode about a special film! The Real-life Indiana Jones, Dr. Gary Stickel, and Hollywood legend, Michael R. Miller, join Sean Marlon Newcombe to discuss the Coen Brothers 2001 film, O Brother, Where Art Thou? Based on Homer's Odyssey , O Brother, Where Art Thou? tells the story of three convicts who escape from a chain gang (one of whom is named "Ulysses," the Latin/Roman form of "Odysseus") and their (mis)adventures as they seek their freedom. The film was an instant classic and has...
“Was this the face that launch'd a thousand ships, And burnt the topless towers of Ilium-- Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss.--" So wrote Christopher Marlowe of one of the most famous names in history: Helen of Troy. But who was Helen and what was life like for women of that era?" Join us as we talk to again with Max Dashu, noted scholar of women in history, about Helen of Troy and women in that portion of the Bronze Age. Were there still strands of matriarchy in these highly phallo-cent...
This episode we talk about chapter 8 of The Iliad in which the anger of Zeus allows the Trojans to slaughter many Greeks in their battle to save their city of Troy. Dr. Gary Stickel lectures. Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.
We're back at the movies and this time it's Clash of the Titans ! Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel as they review the 1981 and 2010 versions of Clash of the Titans . How faithful were they to the myths? How well did they portray the Classical World? Did that portrayal change in the thirty years between when each film was made? Most importantly, were they any good?! It's lights, cameras, Classics this week on the 34 Circe Salon -- Parallax!...
Let's go to the movies! First in a series reviewing Hollywood films about Classical history. This week Troy (2004) starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Diane Kruger and Saffron Burrows. In this episode, Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel review the 2004 movie, Troy . Not only the filmmaking will be examined, but the historicity will be reviewed. This is a fun look at how the world of the past is viewed through the lens of popular culture....
The Gods had taken sides and their disagreements come to the surface as they champion their respective combatants. Hector and Ajax face off in a titanic battle. More extraordinary imagery of war and fate from Homer as the combat crescendos. Join Sean Marlon Newcombe as he talks with archaeologist and Homeric scholar, Dr. Gary Stickel.
The horrors of war and how they affect the personal lives of individuals is the theme for Chapter 6 of The Iliad. Troy is under siege and Trojan couples and families wrestle with the possible consequences of a dire outcome. Homer also describes the horror of warfare in great detail. Join us for a discussion of this intense chapter!
We move on to chapter 5 of the Iliad and learn about about an overlooked epic hero: Diomedes. One of the greatest warriors of the Ancient World, he's almost unheard of in today's culture. Who was this man and what made him such a great fighter? Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel to find out!
We continue our exploration of Classical Studies and The Iliad with a look at chapters 3 & 4 of this epic. We go further into the catalogue of ships and allies and get a taste of the battles amongst the gods as the great Greek deities take sides in the conflict!
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We continue on with chapter two of The Iliad and learn more about the cast of characters arrayed on both sides of this epic conflict. Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts. Dr. Gary Stickel lectures.
Join us on our continuing lecture series on the Iliad. Dr. Gary Stickel, Homeric scholar and archaeologist guides on our journey through chapter two of this amazing work of world literature.
One of the three goddesses in the "Judgement of Paris" that initiates the Trojan War cycle, perhaps no goddess embodies the Ancient Greek attitude towards women more than Hera, Queen of the Gods. Portrayed as the perpetually spiteful wife, her power was shown as limited and lesser. But who was the true Hera and where did she come from? Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden as they discuss the history of this goddess with noted archaeologist and Homeric scholar, Dr. Gary Stickel.
“O, learn to love, the lesson is but plain, And once made perfect, never lost again.” ― William Shakespeare, Venus and Adonis Aphrodite, Venus-- The Goddess of Love. She is perhaps the most well known of any in the Greco-Roman Pantheon. She also plays a major part in setting off the events that will lead to the Trojan War. But what do we really know of her story and her origin? Join us as Dr. Gary Stickel tells her tale as we praise the Goddess! Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden host....
Originally recorded for our sister 34 Circe podcast channel focused on the stories, history and mythology of women, we're adding this series here because it's relevant to our study of The Iliad. The series is called "In Praise of the Goddess" and this episode concerns Athena. Join us as our guest, archaeologist and Homeric scholar Dr. Gary Stickel, tells us the story of one of the most famous goddesses in any pantheon, Athena! Goddess of wisdom and defensive war, and matron of the great city of ...
We continue with out Classical Studies course and our introduction to The Iliad. In this episode, we look at the main goddesses and gods in the poem and discuss the opening chapter. Dr. Gary Stickel tells us about the epic. Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.
Welcome to Classical Studies 101! Join us as we take a journey through the Iliad with Dr. Gary Stickel, Homeric scholar and noted archaeologist. In this episode, we introduce the great work by giving a background of Homer, the historical conflict and the literary history. We also introduce the listener to the main characters in the epic. Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.
One of the greatest authors in Western literature, Homer has been a stable of literary study since the days of Socrates and Plato. Now, though, an insidious attack on the value and relevance of his work has been launched. Listen in as Dr. Gary Stickel mounts a spirited defense of Homer's work. Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.
We continue with our second part of our inquiry into whether there is a secret number system hidden in The Iliad and The Odyssey. Dr. Gary Stickel continues the discussion of his theory of the secret number system hidden in Homer's works. Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.
Is there a secret number system hidden in The Iliad and The Odyssey? Did Homer convey secret ancient mystery teachings in his great epics? Join us as Dr. Gary Stickel regales us with his theory of "Code 12" the secret number system hidden in Homer's works! Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.
We continue our journey with Dr. Gary Stickel and his quest to find the lost Palace of Odysseus. In part 2, Dr. Stickel shares the techniques archaeologists use to plan their excavations and how those apply to this particular journey. Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.
Come join Sean Marlon Newcombe as he talks with Dr. Gary Stickel about the legend of the Palace of Odysseus from Homer's Odyssey and Dr. Stickel's quest to uncover it after almost 3000 years!
Sports are back... but should they be? Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and a panel of sportsmen as they discuss the state of American sports and how they reflect our approach to handling the Covid pandemic. Special guests Richard Stone and Howard Brodwin give their insights. 34 Circe Sports is back!
