Emily Katz Anhalt: Ancient Wisdom for Polarized Times (Virtual) Date of event: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Time of event: 7:00 PM ET Event Name: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR POLARIZED TIMES (Virtual) Ovationtix: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35359/performance/11777145 In this fascinating new book, Professor Emily Katz Anhalt illuminates vital insights of the writer Herodotus concerning sexual violence, deception, foreign ways, political equality, and more. Through his Histories, he urges us to value reality, restrain destructive passions, and acknowledge the essential humanity of every human being—crucial guidance for navigating our own divisive and volatile political climate. The ancient Greeks never achieved an egalitarian, just society. Herodotus equips us to do better. REGISTER HERE. Books are available for purchase on-site and online. _____________________________________________________________ About the Author: Emily Katz Anhalt is professor of classics at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the author of Embattled: How Ancient Greek Myths Empower Us to Resist Tyranny and Enraged: Why Violent Times Need Ancient Greek Myths. About the Moderator: Jeffrey L. Nichols is the Executive Director of The Mark Twain House & Museum. ____________________________________________________________ Virtual author programs are supported by Suzanne Hopgood in the memory of former MTH&M Trustee Frank Lord.
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