
The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast
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, wi…Social links:
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The Iliad, Ep. 4: The Embassy to Achilles
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the political disorder of the Trojans before introducing a lecture from Stephen Smith. As Zeus turns the war against the Greeks, Agamemnon sends a delegation to offer reconciliation with Achilles and persuad…
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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 …
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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.…
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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…
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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. Reunite…
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The Odyssey, Ep. 11: 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 d…
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The Odyssey, Ep. 10: 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 fir…
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The Odyssey, Ep. 9: 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 …
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The Odyssey, Ep. 8: 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…
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The Odyssey, Ep. 7: Death and Woe
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Odysseus' journey to the underworld before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. In the underworld, Odysseus meets the blind prophet Tiresias, his fallen comrades, and his mother. But his men do no…
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