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, students, 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 understanding, and clear communication—qualities that prepare students not only to succeed in careers such as academia, law, medicine, public service, journalism, business, and science, but also to become thoughtful, engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the modern world. Through this podcast, I hope to inspire young people to discover the ancient world as part of our shared global heritage and recognize that Classics remains one of the most relevant and rewarding fields of study today. Thank you so much for listening. Whether you're a lifelong Classicist or you're just discovering the ancient world for the very first time, I'm so glad you're here. Let's make the case for Classics together! Maira Zaidi Founder, Acta Diurna Classics – An Archive of Classical Inquiry Follow: Acta Diurna— Gazette | @actadiurnaclassics Read: Veritas — Blog | www.actadiurnaclassics.com Listen : The Case for Classics — Podcast | www.actadiurnaclassics.com
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Ancient Texts, Modern Lives: Brown University Prof. Johanna Hanink Makes the Case for Classics
Aug 12, 202626 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Case for Classics, I sit down with Brown University Professor Johanna Hanink, classicist, author, and host of Lesche: Ancient Greece, New Ideas, to explore how the ancient world continues to live, change, and inspire us today.</p><p><br/></p><p>Professor Hanink traces her journey from studying Latin and Greek to a career exploring ancient Athens and the modern reception of Classical Greece. We discuss the influence of inspiring teachers, the value of connecting antiquity with the modern world, and why Classics teaches the increasingly important art of slowing down and reading closely.<...
From Latin to Hollywood: Elizabeth Murphy makes the Case for Classics
Jun 19, 202638 minS0
<p>In the inaugural episode of The Case for Classics, I sit down with Elizabeth Murphy - Brown University graduate, professional actress (The Notebook, Grey's Anatomy, NCIS), Latin teacher, academic coach, and founder of Pretty Smartly - to explore how studying Classics can shape life in unexpected ways.</p><p>Elizabeth traces her journey from discovering Latin in high school to double concentrating in Latin and Biology at Brown, where professors and mentors deepened her fascination with ancient texts and the human experiences preserved within them. She reflects on how the rigor of Latin taught her to think analytically, embrace...
<p>Hello! I'm your host, Maira Zaidi, and welcome to The Case for Classics, a podcast dedicated to inspiring a new generation of learners to discover the value of a Classics education.</p><p>I believe Classical Studies deserves a place in today's classrooms. Too often, the field is dismissed as irrelevant to modern times or reserved for an elite few. I believe it is for everyone. </p><p>Through conversations with leading scholars, educators, and professionals, I hope to highlight that the ancient world is not simply a relic of history but rather a living legacy that continues to s...
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