What History Teaches Us About Classical Education episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 36 MIN

What History Teaches Us About Classical Education

from Classical Et Cetera · host The Memoria Press Podcast Network

How old is classical education, and where does it come from? Today, we answer a listener question and dig into the history—Greece, Rome, and beyond—to show that classical education is older than you think. And no matter where you're from, this tradition has room for you. Join the conversation!   *What We're Reading* from This Episode:  "The Violent Bear It Away" Flannery O'Connor (Paul) "The Country of the Pointed Firs" Sarah Orne Jewett (Tanya)

How old is classical education, and where does it come from? Today, we answer a listener question and dig into the history—Greece, Rome, and beyond—to show that classical education is older than you think. And no matter where you're from, this tradition has room for you. Join the conversation!   *What We're Reading* from This Episode:  "The Violent Bear It Away" Flannery O'Connor (Paul) "The Country of the Pointed Firs" Sarah Orne Jewett (Tanya)

NOW PLAYING

What History Teaches Us About Classical Education

0:00 36:13

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Classical Et Cetera?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this Classical Et Cetera episode published?

This episode was published on July 1, 2026.

What is this episode about?

How old is classical education, and where does it come from? Today, we answer a listener question and dig into the history—Greece, Rome, and beyond—to show that classical education is older than you think. And no matter where you're from, this...

Can I download this Classical Et Cetera episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!