Ancient Greece Today
History
About
Hosted by Naomi Weiss (Professor of the Classics, Harvard University), this podcast brings together scholars and artists to explore the ancient Greek world and how it is used and reimagined in the present day.
Episodes
- Episode 5: Antigone
Sophocles' Antigone is discussed, examining its interpretations from classical Athens to modern Mexico. The episode explores different frameworks for understanding this influential play.
- Episode 4: Oedipus the King
This episode of Ancient Greece Today examines Sophocles’ "Oedipus the King," including its plot, themes, and the role of the gods. The discussion also touches upon Martha Graham’s ballet "Night Journey," which retells Oedipus' story from J…
- Episode 3: Prometheus Bound
Naomi introduces Prometheus Bound, a play traditionally attributed to Aeschylus. Professor Mark Griffith discusses Prometheus as “human-loving” and Zeus as a tyrant. Naomi then talks to Annie Dorsen about Prometheus Firebringer, algorithmi…
- Episode 2: Oresteia
This episode introduces Aeschylus’ Oresteia, a trilogy first performed in 458 BCE. It covers the work's politics and Robert F. Kennedy’s use of Aeschylus in 1968.
- Episode 1: Greek Tragedy and Its Afterlife: An Introduction
This episode introduces Greek tragedy from classical Athens to 20th-century Cuba. Naomi discusses its forms and ideas with Rosa Andújar and Josh Billings.