Thomas continues his series on children's books with the (an?) original Beauty and the Beast tale. It's pretty lovely. Is it bad if I want to be Thomas's kid? 

Classical Stuff You Should Know

283: Beauty and the Beast

Ever heard of the headless horseman? Did you know he was a Hessian Soldier? Do you know where the Jack-o-lantern comes from? FIND OUT IN THIS SPOOOOOOOKY EPISODE.

287: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving

Faeries. Stay away from them or you'll have your finger pricked all to heck. 

286: Prince Darling

In this episode, Graeme discusses the degradation of man as a reflection of the degradation of the state suggested in Plato's Republic, Book VIII. Apparently true freedom is bloodshed. 

285: The Democratic Man: Plato's Republic Revisited

In this (far too long) episode, we play a quiz show with a cake as a prize. Because really, that's what every war is about: cake. 

284: Sun Tzu's "The Art of War"

In this episode, we discuss Jane Austen's "Sense & Sensibility," along with a bunch of doofy males. I mean we discuss them, we don't podcast with them. 

282: Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen

Evil deeds? Never. I would never do that. I mean, somebody else might. But I never would. Trample a child? Nah. Nope. Not me. 

281: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

In this episode, Graeme tells us of the Narcissism of Raskolnikov. I mean, Graeme tells you, but A.J. had all the ideas (please give him validation). 

280: Raskolnikov and Narcissism

In this episode, we talk about ants, grasshoppers, scorpions, and a fish named Chris. 

279: Aesop's Fables

Ever feel like reading the diary of a Roman emperor? Boy have I got the book for you.

278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"

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