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Ancient Language Institute
New Humanists
Join the hosts of New Humanists and founders of the Ancient Language Institute, Jonathan Roberts and Ryan Hammill, on their quest to discover what a renewed humanism looks like for the modern world. The Ancient Language Institute is an online language school and think tank, dedicated to changing the way ancient languages are taught.
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5.0 stars from 33 ratings
Excellent show
These guys are the best. I studied Ancient Greek and Latin at a famous American university with a world-renknown classics department. In all my time there, I never found two people who bring as much vitality to their subject as Ryan and Jonathan. These are the first people I’ll turn to when it...Read full review »
benshapfan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/03/24
The Best Podcast Ever
I love “hanging out” with Jonathan and Ryan (every time I listen it makes me sad I don’t have friends like them in real life). I’ve learned so much thanks to this podcast. I am a student of Ancient Greek and Latin, and the New Humanists keep my motivation for learning — so that I can access texts...Read full review »
petra's reviews via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/01/24
Review
Excellent conversations to listen to. As an educator, provides excellent perspective that has helped to form the way I view my students and my own role within the classroom.
jen522arts via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/15/22
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