Books of Titans Podcast
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Babylon by Paul Kriwaczek
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Babylon: Mesopotamia and The Birth of Civilization by Paul Kriwaczek, book 19 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author:Paul Kriwaczek Assyria Episode The Gr
2023: Mid-Year Checkup
In this episode, Erik Rostad looks back at 2023 so far and shares the ideas that have stuck out with the start of the Great Books+ Project.
Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story) by Daniel Nayeri, book 28 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author:Daniel Nayeri Everything Sad is Untrue Review The
Book Pairing: In Praise of Good Bookstores (Jeff Deutsch) and On Writing (C.S. Lewis)
In this episode, Erik Rostad pairs two books together: In Praise of Good Bookstores by Jeff Deutsch and On Writing (and Writers): A miscellany of Advice and Opinions of C.S. Lewis, books 24 & 25 for h
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson & Reimagining Apologetics by Justin Ariel Bailey
In this episode, Erik Rostad pairs two books together: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson & Reimagining Apologetics by Justin Ariel Bailey, books 22 & 23 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Some additiona
Bookish Adventures in the UK
A special episode where Erik Rostad recounts bookish adventures through Scotland and England, including the infamous Guacamole Incident. Show Notes: My Wifes Music Stephanie Staples Scotland Bookst
Assyria by Eckart Frahm
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the Worlds First Empire by Eckart Frahm, book 18 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author:Eckart Frahm The Great Books Readin
Moses Among the Idols by Amy Balogh
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Moses Among the Idols: Mediators of the Divine in the Ancient Near East by Amy Balogh, the book paired with Great Book #5, the Enuma Elish. Show Notes OnScript P
The Rig Veda
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 4 from his list of 200 Great Books The Rig Veda. Show Notes Guidebook: The Hindus by Wendy Doniger Translator: Wendy Doniger Video about Hinduism Enhedua
Enheduana
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the new first book from his list of 200 Great Books Enheduana: The Complete Poems by the Worlds First Author. Show Notes Purchase Enheduana from Landmark Boo