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    The Iliad, Ep. 5: Hector’s Rampage

    11/11/2026 | 34 mins.
    On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the nobility of Hector before introducing a lecture from Stephen Smith.
    As Achilles refrains from the fight, Hector and the Trojans drive the Greeks back to the trench protecting their ships.
    Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the futility and majesty of human existence.
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    The Iliad, Ep. 4: The Embassy to Achilles

    11/04/2026 | 44 mins.
    On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the political disorder of the Trojans before introducing a lecture from Stephen Smith.
    As Zeus turns the war against the Greeks, Agamemnon sends a delegation to offer reconciliation with Achilles and persuade him to return to the fight.
    Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the futility and majesty of human existence.
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    The Iliad, Ep. 3: Hector, Defender of Troy

    10/28/2026 | 51 mins.
    On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the proper way to relate to our ancestors before introducing a lecture from Stephen Smith.
    Diomedes rampages, wounding even gods in his onslaught. Before Hector returns to the battlefield, Homer reveals his beautiful final moments with his wife and son.
    Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the futility and majesty of human existence.
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    The Iliad, Ep. 2: Helen and Paris

    10/21/2026 | 42 mins.
    On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Paris' duel with Menelaus before introducing a lecture from Stephen Smith.
    Helen launched a thousand ships when she fled with Paris. Now Paris faces her husband, Menelaus, in a duel to settle the Trojan War.
    Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the futility and majesty of human existence.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    The Iliad, Ep. 1: The Rage of Achilles

    10/14/2026 | 41 mins.
    On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the brand new course "The Iliad."
    Homer’s epic tells of the will of Zeus and the rage of Achilles that will impose devastating consequences on the Greek armies.
    Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the futility and majesty of human existence.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast
Hillsdale College was founded in 1844 with a mission to provide "all who wish to learn" the education necessary to preserve the civil and religious liberties of America. This Podcast, hosted by Hillsdale Online Learning Directors Kyle Murnen and Juan Davalos, expands that mission to a whole new audience. The Hillsdale Online Courses Podcast brings free, full online courses to your podcast feed, with introductory commentary. 
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