Tag Archives: Teaching Company

A Day in the Life of an Ancient Athenian Citizen

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It’s the 5th century BC. Because Athens’s allies pay the city tribute (i.e. protection money in exchange for Athens shielding them from the Persians), you are sufficiently wealthy that you don’t need to work for a living. You … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Good Life | Tagged ancient Greece, ancient Greek art, ancient history, Plato, Socrates, symposium, Teaching Company | 7 Comments

Regicide Du Jour

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via these lectures which I’m in the middle of now (and highly recommend), today I learned that 221 years ago yesterday, Louis XVI was executed. Please mourn or celebrate as your politics require. A picture of Louis … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Politics and Economics | Tagged French Revolution, history, Louis XVI, Monarchy, Paleo, regicide, Teaching Company | Leave a comment

Liner Notes

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Back when CD burning came in, I would often make up mixtapes complete with liner notes to give as gifts. Then one day I thought to make up a package. The music consisted of Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration and the Strauss … Continue reading →