This episode was inspired by the band that made me a Classics major: Bastille. Roman graffiti really does have me asking: how am I gonna be an optimist about this? This episode we learned about Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, Pliny the Younger, Roman graffiti and scriptores. Shoutout to my ex-boyfriend Alden for literally yelling at me until I finished this episode.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manic-classics/message

Taking time to explain the original movement behind the podcast: Black Lives Matter. If you'd like to support Black Lives Matter and the protestors in Minnesota, you can donate at these links below.  North Star Health Collective (Field Medics): https://t.co/UtVkJ7Yywf?amp=1 Black Lives Matter: https://t.co/DSOos1EdEz?amp=1 Reclaim the Block (Police Divestment): https://t.co/BeZ6iecxNt?amp=1 Sportula (Classics Microgrants): https://t.co/L43OXglmAU?amp=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manic-classics/message

Lysias, Hercules, Marsyas, Niobe and guest star Luke Giuntoli are going to let you in on a secret. Hubris probably isn't what Tumblr told you it was.  Painting: Niobe by Jacques-Louis David --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manic-classics/message

Haven't you ever wanted an extremely high lady to tell you your fortune? This episode goes into the Ancient Greek tradition of oracles, prophecies, and the age-old joys of getting so high you have a seizure.  Painting: Priestess of Delphi by John Collier --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manic-classics/message

Maenads were the female followers of Dionysus that ripped men to shreds. What the hell is up with that? Artwork: Orpheus by Emilie Bin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manic-classics/message

This episode introduces the host of Manic Classics, Maia, a rising senior at Holy Cross in MA. Listen to hear her propaganda on the Homer Multitext Project, and sing the praises of various professors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manic-classics/message

This episode introduces Manic Classics. This episode was made possible by Liam, Ellie, and Rose. Thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manic-classics/message