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The Case for Classics

Maira Zaidi

Hi! Welcome to The Case for Classics ! I'm your host, Maira Zaidi.

I created this podcast to inspire a new generation of learners to discover the enduring value of Classical Studies. Through conversations with leading scholars, educators, and professionals, I explore how the ancient world is not a relic of the past but a living legacy that continues to shape our language, literature, philosophy, politics, and culture.

At its heart, the podcast seeks to make Classics more accessible and inclusive by introducing Latin, Greek, and Ancient History to students from all backgrounds, especially those who may never have encountered them before. By sharing insights from people across the field, I hope to demonstrate how the study of antiquity remains relevant to the questions and challenges we face today.

My goal is to make the case that an education in Classics develops intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, cultural understa

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15 episodes

  1. Ancient Drama, Human Stories: Harvard Professor Naomi Weiss Makes the Case for Classics 30:15
  2. Ancient Machines, Modern Questions: Cornell Professor Courtney Roby Makes the Case for Classics 37:13
  3. The Joy of Learning: Chair of Classics, Columbia University Prof. Katharina Volk Makes the Case for Classics 22:02
  4. AI & Ancient Languages: Paideia Institute Founder Dr. Jason Pedicone Makes the Case for Classics 38:20
  5. For the Love of Classics: Ekklesia’s Co-Founders Make the Case for Classics 51:47
  6. Who Owns the Ancient World? Johns Hopkins Prof. Nandini Pandey Makes the Case for Classics 51:25
  7. Ancient Texts, Modern Lives: Brown University Prof. Johanna Hanink Makes the Case for Classics 25:56
  8. From Homer to Hip-Hop: UPenn Prof. & Pres. Society for Classical Studies Ralph Rosen Makes the Case for Classics 39:15
  9. Ancient Languages, Living Voices: Founder of Polymathy, Luke Ranieri Makes the Case for Classics 33:47
  10. Latin, Travel & the Art of Learning: Calder Classics Founder Cindy Calder Makes the Case for Classics 25:07
  11. Roman Mysteries, Timeless Stories: BBC-Adapted Author Caroline Lawrence Makes the Case for Classics 39:51
  12. Giving Classics New Life: Aôthen Magazine Founder Samantha Ng Makes the Case for Classics 20:27
  13. Latin to Medicine: Neuroradiologist Dr. Christopher Mattern Makes the Case for Classics 24:40
  14. From Latin to Hollywood: Classicist & Actor Elizabeth Bond Murphy Makes the Case for Classics 38:18
  15. Invitation to the Case for Classics 2:20