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Hillsdale College was founded in 1844 with a mission to provide "all who wish to learn" the education necessary to preserve the civil and religious liberties of America. This Podcast, hosted by Hillsdale Online Learning Directors Kyle Murnen and Juan Davalos, expands that mission to a whole new audience. The Hillsdale Online Courses Podcast brings free, full online courses to your podcast feed, with introductory commentary.
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- 2 days ago51 min
The Iliad, Ep. 3: Hector, Defender of Troy
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the proper way to relate to our ancestors before introducing a lecture from Stephen Smith. Diomedes rampages, wounding even gods in his onslaught. Before Hector returns to the battlefield, Homer reveals his beautiful final moments with his wife and son. Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the futility and majesty of human existence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
The Iliad, Ep. 2: Helen and Paris
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Paris' duel with Menelaus before introducing a lecture from Stephen Smith. Helen launched a thousand ships when she fled with Paris. Now Paris faces her husband, Menelaus, in a duel to settle the Trojan War. Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the futility and majesty of human existence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago41 min
The Iliad, Ep. 1: The Rage of Achilles
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the brand new course "The Iliad." Homer’s epic tells of the will of Zeus and the rage of Achilles that will impose devastating consequences on the Greek armies. Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the futility and majesty of human existence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago30 min
The Odyssey, Ep. 12: Husband and Wife
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the final test between Odysseus and Penelope before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. With his home purified, Odysseus and Penelope now test one another and reveal their match in metis. Reunited with his wife and son, Odysseus restores order to his kingdom. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 30, 202629 min
The Odyssey: Restoration
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Odysseus' confrontation with the suitors before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Penelope declares she will marry whoever can string Odysseus’ bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axes. The disguised king wins the competition then turns and slays the suitors. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 23, 202635 min
The Odyssey: The Beggar King
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss why Odysseus tests the loyalty of Penelope before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Odysseus maintains his disguise and begins to test the loyalty of his household. He sees his wife for the first time in twenty years, but does not reveal himself to her. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 16, 202629 min
The Odyssey: Father and Son
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the relationship between Telemachus and Odysseus before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Disguised as a beggar, Odysseus returns to Ithaca. As Telemachus also returns home from Sparta, father and son are reunited for the first time in twenty years. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 9, 202626 min
The Odyssey: Return to Ithaca
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the temptations that Odysseus faces on his journey to Ithaca before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Having resisted the temptation of the four island women along his journey, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca with the help of the Phaeacians. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hillsdale College was founded in 1844 with a mission to provide "all who wish to learn" the education necessary to preserve the civil and religious liberties of America. This Podcast, hosted by Hillsdale Online Learning Directors Kyle Murnen and Juan Davalos, expands that mission to a whole new audience. The Hillsdale Online Courses Podcast brings free, full online courses to your podcast feed, with introductory commentary.
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