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Episode 129·Jun 24, 2026
Goethe: Deals with the Devil and the Eternal Feminine
Goethe is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential German-language writers.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 128·Jun 17, 2026
Politics, Essays, and Dictionaries: Edmund Burke and Samuel Johnson
Two of the most important figures in late eighteenth-century Britain were Edmund Burke and Samuel Johnson. As we learn about their points of agreement and contention, we’ll touch on the following questions:
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A New Horizon: The Columbian Exchange, New Spain, and New France
When Columbus set sail in 1492, he could not have imagined how the world would change from his voyage.
42:09Episode 131·Jul 8, 2026
The Next Frontier: The English Colonies of the New World
In North America and the Caribbean, England’s colonies would set the tone for political, religious, and colonial life.
48:47Episode 132·Jul 15, 2026
A Haven and a Home: Jews in the New World
