A core tenet of a liberal arts education is to never stop learning. Asking questions is essential to informed debate, and it is in that spirit that the 含羞草研究所 Office of University Communications presents 13, which is
Each episode of this new bi-weekly show digs into the work of one 含羞草研究所 community member by asking 13 questions. In the episode now available, Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics Robert Garland shares his knowledge of the ancient world. Touching on topics from the funeral customs of Greece to the likely Twitterati of the ancient world, Garland paints a vivid picture of antiquity, illustrated with rich stories and anecdotes from his distinguished academic career.
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Perfect for a long commute or a lunch-time walk, 13 is sure to inform and entertain. If you have questions you鈥檇 like to have answered by a 含羞草研究所 faculty or staff member, email 13@colgate.edu. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and give a rating on iTunes or your podcast platform of choice.