The Symphony: Listening to History
A seminar series on the evolution of the symphony parallels a study of European history from the start of the […]
Guest Blog
Ulysses Can Change Your Life
[Editor’s note: Classical Pursuits was extraordinarily fortunate to have the late Mike Groden (1947–2021) lead Ulysses seminars at Toronto Pursuits
The Odyssey of a Sentence: Nine Ways Homer Changes in Translation
New English translations of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey appear with notable regularity. For the general reader, it’s natural to ask: are they really all that different? And more importantly, do those differences matter?
The answer is: yes—and no.
Guest Blog, Toronto Pursuits
A Dilemma a Day Keeps Nihilism Away!
Toronto Pursuits’ “Nixing Nihilism: A Survey of Contemporary Philosophy” will serve up a “moral dilemma of the day” for seminar participants to consider.
Five Québec City Places I Love
Québec City is a place unlike any other in North America. Its cobblestone streets, and centuries-old architecture give it a
Civility, manners, and hospitality in the Odyssey
[Editor’s note: Alexandra Hudson is passionate about the way ideas and storytelling change people’s lives. She is the author of
Yarns and Fiddle Strings in Woody Point, Newfoundland
I was on a mission to meet Louise Penny. But first, some background. I just returned from a thoroughly live-in-the-moment
The Devil Went Down to Moscow: Interview with Rosemary Gould
Today Classical Pursuits talks with Rosemary Gould, who is leading our upcoming seminar The Devil Went Down to Moscow. Rosemary
Convivium, Guest Blog, Journal, Toronto Pursuits, Travel Pursuits
Living in Wonder
[Editor’s note: Learn more about Wendy’s work in our free April 20 webinar.] I live in wonder. Okay, I know
My Love Affair with Venice, in Three Acts
[Editor’s note: Only a few spaces remain for our Venice trip in March 2023. You can contact our travel partner