Tag Archives for Robert Strassler
Paul Cartledge “The Context and Meaning of the Battle of Marathon – Why We Have Been Celebrating the 2,500 Year Anniversary of the Battle of Marathon” – Marathon2500 Lecture #9
Professor Paul Cartledge, A.G. Leventis Professor Greek Culture, Cambridge University and Hellenic Parliament Global Distinguished Professor in the History and Theory of Democracy at New York University, delivered on September 21, 2011 in front of… Continue reading
Robert Strassler’s “Herodotus and the Invention of History” discussion for Marathon2500
Robert Strassler, independent scholar, gave a wonderful discussion with moderator Professor Paul Cartledge, chairman of Marathon2500, on the topic of “Herodotus and the Invention of History.” You can listen to on the web or download the podcast he… Continue reading
Alexander the Great discussion series – part 1
Interested in Alexander the Great? Join us for: – Weekly dialogue between historians Paul Cartledge and James Romm See below for the first dialogue (and check back here each week) – Arrian’s Alexander the Great – In a New VoiceFree evening confere… Continue reading
Xenophon’s Hellenika – Introductory Call audio recording
Here is the audio recording for Xenophon’s Hellenika January 2010 Introductory call (with special guest Robert Strassler). Listen online or download the mp3 file and listen to it as a podcast on your ipod. Continue reading
‘The most thrilling volume’
The Landmark Arrian – The Campaigns of Alexander, just received a most positive review in the Sunday New York Times Book Review. “The Landmark Arrian” the most thrilling volume in this fine series. Edited by Reading Odyssey friend, Professor James… Continue reading →
28. February 2011 by Phil Terry
Categories: Arrian-Alexander, Commentary | Tags: Alexander the Great, Arrian, James Romm, Landmark Arrian, Paul Cartledge, Robert Strassler | Comments Off on ‘The most thrilling volume’