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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 9 MIN

Killing Hypatia

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*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" data-turn-id="68132f3c-f1a6-4494-a34e-2ce6869ca55e" data-testid="conversation-turn-29" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:b68544fb-85a8-4ec0-b233-e7ac97c08d34-14" data-testid= "conversation-turn-30" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode, we explore the life and tragic death of Hypatia—a brilliant mathematician, philosopher, and teacher in Alexandria. Revered by students and respected across religious lines, Hypatia represented the enduring legacy of classical learning at a time when the Roman world was rapidly changing. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise  LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/ SPONSORED BY: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/get-it-now 

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