Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594) completed The History of the Franks in 591. The long book's account of Clovis and the Merovingian Dynasty has been one of our most important sources on early Medieval His

Second only to the Tanakh, the 63 Tractates of the Talmud are the main text of Rabbinic Judaism, containing the teachings of thousands of ancient rabbis. Upcoming Seasons: Episode 104 Quiz: Epi

In the twilight of the Western Empire, Boethius (c. 476-523) served as consul, but ended his life imprisoned by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric, writing The Consolation of Philosophy. Episode103 Quiz:

AugustinesCity of God, Part 2 of 2. The second half of theCity of Godcontains some of Late Antiquitys most influential writings most notably Augustines take on Original Sin. Episode 102 Quiz:

Augustines City of God, Part 1 of 2. The first half of the City of God is a broadside against paganism its culture, religion, and history, subjects about which Augustine had much to say. Episode 1

AugustinesConfessions, Part 2 of 2. The second half of AugustinesConfessionscontains some of the most famous theology in Christian history. Episode 100 Quiz: Episode 100 Transcription: Bon

AugustinesConfessions, Part 1 of 2. The first half of AugustinesConfessionstells of his wayward early years, his intellectual journey, and his spiritual awakening. Episode 99 Quiz: Episode 99

Polyglot Jerome (347-420) had a gigantic impact on all subsequent Christian history, leaving behind a huge body of works, including the Latin Bible. Episode 98 Quiz: Episode 98 Transcription: B

TheDionysiaca, Part 2 of 2. The last surviving Greek epic of antiquity draws to a close with Dionysus fighting wars far to the east, in India. Episode 97 Quiz: Episode 97 Transcription: Bonus

The last epic from Greco-Roman antiquity that survives in full, Nonnus fifth-century Dionysiaca tells of the wine god Dionysus journey eastward, to India.