Join us for a lively discussion with Dr. Michael Fontaine (Classics, Cornell University) as we talk about his new book—How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor—a translation and analysis of ancient Roman treatises on humor from both Cicero and Quintilian. Along the way we tackle such questions as “How can a politician or a lawyer use humor to win a room?”, “Is one born funny or can it be taught?” and “Did Cicero seal his own fate by telling jokes that went too far?” Tune in for the laughs, guffaws, and occasional snickers, and be sure to share your own opinion on this all important query: “Is it possible for really attractive people to be funny?”
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Make it Come Alive: A Conversation with Veteran Translator Stanley Lombardo (Ad Navseam, Episode 145)
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Anna Maria van Schurman and Women's Education, with Anne Larsen and Steve Maiullo of Hope College (Ad Navseam, Episode 142)
Gullible's Travels? An Introduction to Herodotus with Dr. Ken Bratt (Ad Navseam, Episode 141)
In the Beginning was Sermo: Reopening the Conversation on John 1:1 (Ad Navseam, Episode 140)
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The Roman Mysteries: A Conversation with Bestselling Children’s Author Caroline Lawrence (Ad Navseam, Episode 138)
H.I. Marrou’s A History of Education in Antiquity, Part IV (Ad Navseam, Episode 137)
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H.I. Marrou’s A History of Education in Antiquity, Part II (Ad Navseam, Episode 134)
H.I. Marrou’s A History of Education in Antiquity, Part I (Ad Navseam, Episode 133)
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