Book of the Week - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life
Bettany Hughes reads from her account of Socrates' life, death and beliefs
Book of the Week - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life - Episode 1
Bettany Hughes reads from her book about Socrates' life, death and beliefs. In May 399BC the philosopher Socrates faced trial. His beloved Athens had turned on him.
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Book of the Week - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life - Episode 2
Bettany Hughes reads from her book about Socrates' life, death and beliefs. The young Socrates listens to the great thinkers of Athens and begins to form his thoughts on life.
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Book of the Week - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life - Episode 3
Bettany Hughes reads from her book about Socrates' life, death and beliefs. War engulfed much of Socrates' life. Now a young man, he must take up his sword for his beloved Athens.
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Book of the Week - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life - Episode 4
Bettany Hughes reads from her book about Socrates' life, death and beliefs. Socrates debates with the young men of Athens, suggesting that their future may lie in a simpler life.
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Book of the Week - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life - Episode 5
Bettany Hughes reads from her book about Socrates' life, death and beliefs. The Spartans break down Athenian walls and Socrates' card is marked.
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