A classics PhD student writes a chatty newsletter on Greek and Roman myth, archaeology and literature, using pop culture hooks like Nolan's Odyssey film. Readers get irreverent but well-informed takes on scholarly debates such as the Homeric question and myths about dysfunctional families.
Website: https://cosisodyssey.substack.com
The Chatner is a personal essay newsletter that mixes playful retellings of classical texts, such as Lucian's Dialogues of the Gods, with commentary on literature, history and manners. Its writer also posts reflective notes on newsletter business and quirky research like London livery company mottos.
A personal blog-style newsletter by a writer who explores the Great Books, classical literature such as Aulus Gellius and Pliny the Younger, and the publishing world. Each issue combines conversational reading notes with context on ancient history and texts for general readers.
A book club newsletter that guides readers through classic works of Western literature, currently Moby-Dick, with weekly reading guides, essays and recaps of live discussions. Issues combine chapter-by-chapter analysis with promotion of paid membership and community chat.
A podcast-based newsletter that pairs episode announcements with guest interviews and detailed timestamped outlines on ancient Greek music, philosophy and history. Readers get episode summaries, chapter breakdowns and episode transcripts on topics such as Plato's life and the Persian Wars.
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