Traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and day to day nature of life rob us of our spirituality and turn us all into monsters? What is the hideous bug that Gregor has turned into an allusion to? And why should we care? A classic for a reason, "The Metamorphosis" is equal parts sad, funny, and relevant today.  In Part III of Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," Gregor's story concludes in tragic fashion. In this episode I take a look at the final act and talk about the overall meaning and interpretations of the story. This is the final part in a 3 part series on the book. Hope you enjoyed it.  -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apple podcasts</a> or <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spotify</a>! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--</a> What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.</a> <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--</a> This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a>. <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter</a>.

<description>&lt;p class=""&gt;Traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and day to day nature of life rob us of our spirituality and turn us all into monsters? What is the hideous bug that Gregor has turned into an allusion to? And why should we care? A classic for a reason, "The Metamorphosis" is equal parts sad, funny, and relevant today. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;In Part III of Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," Gregor's story concludes in tragic fashion. In this episode I take a look at the final act and talk about the overall meaning and interpretations of the story. This is the final part in a 3 part series on the book. Hope you enjoyed it. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;-Consider Supporting the Podcast!-&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;Leave a rating or review on &lt;a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&amp;ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;apple podcasts&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;spotify&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--&lt;/a&gt; What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--&lt;/a&gt; This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the...

Episode 138: The Metamorphosis Part III

Traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and day to day nature of life rob us of our spirituality and turn us all into monsters? What is the hideous bug that Gregor has turned into an allusion to? And why should we care? A classic for a reason, "The Metamorphosis" is equal parts sad, funny, and relevant today.  In Part II of Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," we get a look at Gregor's family and his new relationship to them, highlighting themes of identity, change, isolation, and memory. This episode covers Part 2 of the story. An episode on Part 3 will follow.  -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apple podcasts</a> or <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spotify</a>! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--</a> What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.</a> <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--</a> This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a>. <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and day to day nature of life rob us of our spirituality and turn us all into monsters? What is the hideous bug that Gregor has turned into an allusion to? And why should we care? A classic for a reason, "The Metamorphosis" is equal parts sad, funny, and relevant today. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In Part II of Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," we get a look at Gregor's family and his new relationship to them, highlighting themes of identity, change, isolation, and memory. This episode covers Part 2 of the story. An episode on Part 3 will follow. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;-Consider Supporting the Podcast!-&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;Leave a rating or review on &lt;a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&amp;ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;apple podcasts&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;spotify&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--&lt;/a&gt; What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--&lt;/a&gt; This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 137: The Metamorphosis Part II

Traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and day to day nature of life rob us of our spirituality and turn us all into monsters? What is the hideous bug that Gregor has turned into an allusion to? And why should we care? A classic for a reason, "The Metamorphosis" is equal parts sad, funny, and relevant today.  This episode covers Part 1 of the story. Episodes on Part 2 and 3 will follow.  -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apple podcasts</a> or <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spotify</a>! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--</a> What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.</a> <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--</a> This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a>. <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and day to day nature of life rob us of our spirituality and turn us all into monsters? What is the hideous bug that Gregor has turned into an allusion to? And why should we care? A classic for a reason, "The Metamorphosis" is equal parts sad, funny, and relevant today. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode covers Part 1 of the story. Episodes on Part 2 and 3 will follow. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;-Consider Supporting the Podcast!-&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;Leave a rating or review on &lt;a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&amp;ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;apple podcasts&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;spotify&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--&lt;/a&gt; What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--&lt;/a&gt; This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 136: The Metamorphosis Part I

While not being the book many fans wanted (and still haven’t gotten…), George R.R. Martin’s 2018 “Fire and Blood”, a fictional history prequel to "A Game of Thrones" is worthy of historical examination in its own right. Aside from being a lesson to historians in how to write entertaining, captivating history, it also offers insight into some of the bigger themes and ideas related to the study of history and the historical process. Why does history focus on war so much? Who determines which events are important in history and how they should be remembered? What happens if there are different perspectives on the same event? At what point do the "positives" of empire like infrastructure and commerce negate the negatives of conquest, brutality, and oppression? "Fire and Blood" is a fun standalone fantasy history book, but it's also more relevant to the real world than you might think. -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apple podcasts</a> or <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spotify</a>! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--</a> What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.</a> <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--</a> This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a>. <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;While not being the book many fans wanted (and still haven’t gotten…), George R.R. Martin’s 2018 “Fire and Blood”, a fictional history prequel to "A Game of Thrones" is worthy of historical examination in its own right. Aside from being a lesson to historians in how to write entertaining, captivating history, it also offers insight into some of the bigger themes and ideas related to the study of history and the historical process. Why does history focus on war so much? Who determines which events are important in history and how they should be remembered? What happens if there are different perspectives on the same event? At what point do the "positives" of empire like infrastructure and commerce negate the negatives of conquest, brutality, and oppression? "Fire and Blood" is a fun standalone fantasy history book, but it's also more relevant to the real world than you might think.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;-Consider Supporting the Podcast!-&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;Leave a rating or review on &lt;a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&amp;ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;apple podcasts&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;spotify&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--&lt;/a&gt; What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--&lt;/a&gt; This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

While not being the book many fans wanted (and still haven’t gotten…), George R.R. Martin’s 2018 “Fire and Blood”, a fictional history prequel to "A Game of Thrones" is worthy of historical examination in its own right. Aside from being a...

Episode 135: Fire and Blood

Hello everyone, here is a bonus episode from <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">my Patreon feed</a>. Hope you enjoy it. It's been an amazing run for a long time now, so thank you for all the support and appreciation over the years. It means a lot. Hope you have a great year.  How do we find meaning in an infinite universe? Is the pursuit of meaning a meaningful pursuit? Can humanity contemplate the meaning of the infinite? How is any of this relevant to daily life? Jorge Luis Borges' short story "The Library of Babel" delves into these questions and more.  Read the story here: <a href= "https://sites.evergreen.edu/politicalshakespeares/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2015/12/Borges-The-Library-of-Babel.pdf"> https://sites.evergreen.edu/politicalshakespeares/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2015/12/Borges-The-Library-of-Babel.pdf</a> -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apple podcasts</a> or <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spotify</a>! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent</a> <a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--</a> What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.</a> <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--</a> This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory</a>. <a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hello everyone, here is a bonus episode from &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;my Patreon feed&lt;/a&gt;. Hope you enjoy it. It's been an amazing run for a long time now, so thank you for all the support and appreciation over the years. It means a lot. Hope you have a great year. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;How do we find meaning in an infinite universe? Is the pursuit of meaning a meaningful pursuit? Can humanity contemplate the meaning of the infinite? How is any of this relevant to daily life? Jorge Luis Borges' short story "The Library of Babel" delves into these questions and more. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read the story here: &lt;a href= "https://sites.evergreen.edu/politicalshakespeares/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2015/12/Borges-The-Library-of-Babel.pdf"&gt; https://sites.evergreen.edu/politicalshakespeares/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2015/12/Borges-The-Library-of-Babel.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;-Consider Supporting the Podcast!-&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;Leave a rating or review on &lt;a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-history/id1142434071?mt=2&amp;ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;apple podcasts&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQaGqKtcBK5NvtweNvsYY?si=b6068331e0824e80" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;spotify&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.reflectinghistory.com/nazi-germany-and-the-battle-for-the-human-heart" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"--&lt;/a&gt; What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/piranesi" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"--&lt;/a&gt; This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it’s kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=""&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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BONUS: The Library of Babel

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