RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1cbfd88e-9c60-4e7f-9168-46e0c7dc7b4a -- Rendered At Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:21:45 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/dantes-history en Mallon Khan A podcast that deconstructs the 700-year old poem "The Divine Comedy" to discover the hidden history within. Mallon Khan The poem is allegorical, with multiple meanings. Each episode will cover a canto at a time, summarizing and interpreting the poem based on dozens of commentaries. Check the website for further reading. 1cbfd88e-9c60-4e7f-9168-46e0c7dc7b4a episodic no Mallon Khan mallonkhan@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/1cbfd88e-9c60-4e7f-9168-46e0c7dc7b4a no full Inferno: Canto 28 - The Sowers of Discord Mallon Khan The pilgrim and his guide enter the ninth bolgia and encounter the sowers of discord, those who sought to create division. He will meet a controversial religious leader and a few other disfigured souls and begin to learn how those who divide from within can be worse than an outside threat.

]]> <p>The pilgrim and his guide enter the ninth bolgia and encounter the sowers of discord, those who sought to create division. He will meet a controversial religious leader and a few other disfigured souls and begin to learn how those who divide from within can be worse than an outside threat.</p> 3d8436ef-f8dd-4145-a09b-7718b16727b5 http://www.danteshistory.com Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:31:01 +0000 2036 no full Inferno: Canto 27 - The Phony Holy Mallon Khan Dante and Virgil are in the 8th bolgia where they meet a former warlord turned friar who broke his vows to help a contested pope defeat his enemies. Though he was promised absolution, he would be the cause of his own damnation.

]]> <p>Dante and Virgil are in the 8th bolgia where they meet a former warlord turned friar who broke his vows to help a contested pope defeat his enemies. Though he was promised absolution, he would be the cause of his own damnation.</p> 55eb7f17-e75c-456d-b341-fa382e4af4aa http://www.danteshistory.com Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:12:21 +0000 1416 no full Inferno: Canto 26 - The False Flames Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and Virgil climb out of the pit of the thieves and approach the eighth ditch of the 8th circle of the Inferno, where fire itself becomes the instrument of punishment. Here, Dante will behold flickering tongues of flame that speak without mouths — and one mysterious double flame that burns unlike the others. What it reveals offers both wonder and caution.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante and Virgil climb out of the pit of the thieves and approach the eighth ditch of the 8th circle of the Inferno, where fire itself becomes the instrument of punishment. Here, Dante will behold flickering tongues of flame that speak without mouths — and one mysterious double flame that burns unlike the others. What it reveals offers both wonder and caution.</p> 4cb07c30-2661-4cf0-9d1d-1c54434aae01 http://www.danteshistory.com Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:30:05 +0000 1570 no full Inferno: Canto 25 - The Transforming Thieves Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and Virgil continue to observe the thieves that reside in the seventh ditch of the 8th circle of the inferno, aka The Malebolge. Virgil will tell him about us about the raging centaur that terrorizes the inhabitants here and Dante... In this canto, Dante and Virgil continue to observe the thieves that reside in the seventh ditch of the 8th circle of the inferno, aka The Malebolge. Virgil will tell him about us about the raging centaur that terrorizes the inhabitants here and Dante will witness a couple of grotesque transformations. In this canto, Dante and Virgil continue to observe the thieves that reside in the seventh ditch of the 8th circle of the inferno, aka The Malebolge. Virgil will tell him about us about the raging centaur that terrorizes the inhabitants here and Dante will witness a couple of grotesque transformations.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante and Virgil continue to observe the thieves that reside in the seventh ditch of the 8th circle of the inferno, aka The Malebolge. Virgil will tell him about us about the raging centaur that terrorizes the inhabitants here and Dante will witness a couple of grotesque transformations.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56799123 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-25-the-transforming-thieves--56799123 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:53:12 +0000 1482 no full Inferno: Canto 24 - The Den of Snakes Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and Virgil finally make it out of the sixth subring of the 8th circle. As they cross the next bolgia, a disgruntled voice draws them down to take a closer look. They discover the seventh subring is full of snakes and thieves. Our... In this canto, Dante and Virgil finally make it out of the sixth subring of the 8th circle. As they cross the next bolgia, a disgruntled voice draws them down to take a closer look. They discover the seventh subring is full of snakes and thieves. Our travelers speak with one of these thieves, a political opponent of Dante's, who tells them about his greatest crime and offers the pilgrim a discouraging prophecy. In this canto, Dante and Virgil finally make it out of the sixth subring of the 8th circle. As they cross the next bolgia, a disgruntled voice draws them down to take a closer look. They discover the seventh subring is full of snakes and thieves. Our travelers speak with one of these thieves, a political opponent of Dante's, who tells them about his greatest crime and offers the pilgrim a discouraging prophecy.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante and Virgil finally make it out of the sixth subring of the 8th circle. As they cross the next bolgia, a disgruntled voice draws them down to take a closer look. They discover the seventh subring is full of snakes and thieves. Our travelers speak with one of these thieves, a political opponent of Dante&#39;s, who tells them about his greatest crime and offers the pilgrim a discouraging prophecy.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46400711 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-24-the-den-of-snakes--46400711 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:04:47 +0000 1051 no full Inferno: Canto 23 - The Heavy Hypocrites Mallon Khan In this canto our travelers venture into the sixth bolgia of the 8th circle and walk with a procession of miserable monks who've been forced to wear heavy cloaks. We'll meet two of these sad hypocrites and learn why some of them have been crucified to... In this canto our travelers venture into the sixth bolgia of the 8th circle and walk with a procession of miserable monks who've been forced to wear heavy cloaks. We'll meet two of these sad hypocrites and learn why some of them have been crucified to the ground. In this canto our travelers venture into the sixth bolgia of the 8th circle and walk with a procession of miserable monks who've been forced to wear heavy cloaks. We'll meet two of these sad hypocrites and learn why some of them have been crucified to the ground.

]]> <p>In this canto our travelers venture into the sixth bolgia of the 8th circle and walk with a procession of miserable monks who&#39;ve been forced to wear heavy cloaks. We&#39;ll meet two of these sad hypocrites and learn why some of them have been crucified to the ground.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45340283 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-23-the-heavy-hypocrites--45340283 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:02:57 +0000 1312 no full Inferno: Canto 22 - The Bargaining Barrators Mallon Khan In this canto, our travelers are joined by the Malebranche who may be leading them into a trap. The demonic escorts also catch an escaped barrator who identifies a few others sinners that bartered for a positions of power and are now submerged under... In this canto, our travelers are joined by the Malebranche who may be leading them into a trap. The demonic escorts also catch an escaped barrator who identifies a few others sinners that bartered for a positions of power and are now submerged under the boiling black pitch. The barrator then tries to trick the demons with a bargain that sounds too good to be true. In this canto, our travelers are joined by the Malebranche who may be leading them into a trap. The demonic escorts also catch an escaped barrator who identifies a few others sinners that bartered for a positions of power and are now submerged under the boiling black pitch. The barrator then tries to trick the demons with a bargain that sounds too good to be true.

]]> <p>In this canto, our travelers are joined by the Malebranche who may be leading them into a trap. The demonic escorts also catch an escaped barrator who identifies a few others sinners that bartered for a positions of power and are now submerged under the boiling black pitch. The barrator then tries to trick the demons with a bargain that sounds too good to be true.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44761993 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-22-the-bargaining-barrators--44761993 Wed, 12 May 2021 00:59:53 +0000 970 no full Inferno: Canto 21 - The Malebranche Mallon Khan In this canto, our travelers meet the Malebranche; winged demons that patrol the 5th bolgia of the Circle of Fraud. We'll also learn about the sinners here and what the sin of barratry has to with sailing ships. In this canto, our travelers meet the Malebranche; winged demons that patrol the 5th bolgia of the Circle of Fraud. We'll also learn about the sinners here and what the sin of barratry has to with sailing ships. In this canto, our travelers meet the Malebranche; winged demons that patrol the 5th bolgia of the Circle of Fraud. We'll also learn about the sinners here and what the sin of barratry has to with sailing ships.

]]> <p>In this canto, our travelers meet the Malebranche; winged demons that patrol the 5th bolgia of the Circle of Fraud. We&#39;ll also learn about the sinners here and what the sin of barratry has to with sailing ships.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43917886 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-21-the-malebranche--43917886 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:43:48 +0000 1356 no full Inferno: Canto 20 - The Seditious Soothsayers Mallon Khan In this canto, Virgil and the pilgrim examine the fourth ditch of the 8th circle and the group of sinners who abused the gift of prophecy. We'll learn about a few ancient prophets and Dante will have Virgil make a correction to his own work. In this canto, Virgil and the pilgrim examine the fourth ditch of the 8th circle and the group of sinners who abused the gift of prophecy. We'll learn about a few ancient prophets and Dante will have Virgil make a correction to his own work. In this canto, Virgil and the pilgrim examine the fourth ditch of the 8th circle and the group of sinners who abused the gift of prophecy. We'll learn about a few ancient prophets and Dante will have Virgil make a correction to his own work.

]]> <p>In this canto, Virgil and the pilgrim examine the fourth ditch of the 8th circle and the group of sinners who abused the gift of prophecy. We&#39;ll learn about a few ancient prophets and Dante will have Virgil make a correction to his own work.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42353973 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-20-the-seditious-soothsayers--42353973 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:00:16 +0000 1877 no full Inferno: Canto 19 - The Sycophantic Simonists Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and Virgil explore the 3rd valley of the Malebolge. We'll learn about the sin of Simony and meet a former Pope who has been buried upside down for twenty years. Dante also finds a way to insult one of his greatest political enemies. In this canto, Dante and Virgil explore the 3rd valley of the Malebolge. We'll learn about the sin of Simony and meet a former Pope who has been buried upside down for twenty years. Dante also finds a way to insult one of his greatest political enemies. In this canto, Dante and Virgil explore the 3rd valley of the Malebolge. We'll learn about the sin of Simony and meet a former Pope who has been buried upside down for twenty years. Dante also finds a way to insult one of his greatest political enemies.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante and Virgil explore the 3rd valley of the Malebolge. We&#39;ll learn about the sin of Simony and meet a former Pope who has been buried upside down for twenty years. Dante also finds a way to insult one of his greatest political enemies.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40655687 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-19-the-sycophantic-simonists--40655687 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:50:44 +0000 1963 no full Inferno: Canto 18 - The Belly Of Hell Mallon Khan In this episode, Dante and Virgil begin exploring the 8th circle of the Inferno: The Malebolge. The pilgrim will describe the structure of this part of hell and meet two different kinds of sinners. We'll also learn how the sinners in this part of the... In this episode, Dante and Virgil begin exploring the 8th circle of the Inferno: The Malebolge. The pilgrim will describe the structure of this part of hell and meet two different kinds of sinners. We'll also learn how the sinners in this part of the Inferno use fraud to exploit the sins of others. In this episode, Dante and Virgil begin exploring the 8th circle of the Inferno: The Malebolge. The pilgrim will describe the structure of this part of hell and meet two different kinds of sinners. We'll also learn how the sinners in this part of the Inferno use fraud to exploit the sins of others.

]]> <p>In this episode, Dante and Virgil begin exploring the 8th circle of the Inferno: The Malebolge. The pilgrim will describe the structure of this part of hell and meet two different kinds of sinners. We&#39;ll also learn how the sinners in this part of the Inferno use fraud to exploit the sins of others.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31343150 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-18-the-belly-of-hell--31343150 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:29:04 +0000 1247 no full Inferno: Canto 17 - The Beast of Fraud Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and Virgil encounter Geryon, the beast of fraud and the pilgrim will meet the last group of violent sinners, those who make money from money. In this canto, Dante and Virgil encounter Geryon, the beast of fraud and the pilgrim will meet the last group of violent sinners, those who make money from money. In this canto, Dante and Virgil encounter Geryon, the beast of fraud and the pilgrim will meet the last group of violent sinners, those who make money from money.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante and Virgil encounter Geryon, the beast of fraud and the pilgrim will meet the last group of violent sinners, those who make money from money.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25388951 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-17-the-beast-of-fraud--25388951 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:52:14 +0000 1256 no full Inferno: Canto 16 - The Three Shades Mallon Khan In this canto, our travelers meet a trio of Florentine politicians who want to know about the current state of nobility in Florence. They also encounter a waterfall at the very edge of the 7th ring where Dante will be asked to give up something of his. In this canto, our travelers meet a trio of Florentine politicians who want to know about the current state of nobility in Florence. They also encounter a waterfall at the very edge of the 7th ring where Dante will be asked to give up something of his. In this canto, our travelers meet a trio of Florentine politicians who want to know about the current state of nobility in Florence. They also encounter a waterfall at the very edge of the 7th ring where Dante will be asked to give up something of his.

]]> <p>In this canto, our travelers meet a trio of Florentine politicians who want to know about the current state of nobility in Florence. They also encounter a waterfall at the very edge of the 7th ring where Dante will be asked to give up something of his.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21956905 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-16-the-three-shades--21956905 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:21:35 +0000 1541 no full Inferno: Canto 15 - The Uncivil Servants Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante meets the man who taught him how to speak and write-- a politician and fellow exile who has one last lesson for the pilgrim. We'll also learn about the group of sinners punished in this sub-circle-- those who were violent against... In this canto, Dante meets the man who taught him how to speak and write-- a politician and fellow exile who has one last lesson for the pilgrim. We'll also learn about the group of sinners punished in this sub-circle-- those who were violent against nature and order. In this canto, Dante meets the man who taught him how to speak and write-- a politician and fellow exile who has one last lesson for the pilgrim. We'll also learn about the group of sinners punished in this sub-circle-- those who were violent against nature and order.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante meets the man who taught him how to speak and write-- a politician and fellow exile who has one last lesson for the pilgrim. We&#39;ll also learn about the group of sinners punished in this sub-circle-- those who were violent against nature and order.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18701492 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-15-the-uncivil-servants--18701492 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:21:23 +0000 896 no full Inferno: Canto 14 - The Burning Blasphemers Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and Virgil continue across the middle ring of the 7th Circle of hell, where they encounter a giant warrior with a chip on his shoulder. Then Virgil teaches the pilgrim about the tragic source of all the rivers of the inferno. In this canto, Dante and Virgil continue across the middle ring of the 7th Circle of hell, where they encounter a giant warrior with a chip on his shoulder. Then Virgil teaches the pilgrim about the tragic source of all the rivers of the inferno. In this canto, Dante and Virgil continue across the middle ring of the 7th Circle of hell, where they encounter a giant warrior with a chip on his shoulder. Then Virgil teaches the pilgrim about the tragic source of all the rivers of the inferno. https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17752669 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-14-the-burning-blasphemers--17752669 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:07:05 +0000 1011 no full Inferno: Canto 13 - The Forest of the Suicides Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and his guide enter a dark forest of mangled trees. They speak with a damned soul who took his own life. He shares his sad story and the gruesome fate that awaits those who use violence against themselves. In this canto, Dante and his guide enter a dark forest of mangled trees. They speak with a damned soul who took his own life. He shares his sad story and the gruesome fate that awaits those who use violence against themselves. In this canto, Dante and his guide enter a dark forest of mangled trees. They speak with a damned soul who took his own life. He shares his sad story and the gruesome fate that awaits those who use violence against themselves.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante and his guide enter a dark forest of mangled trees. They speak with a damned soul who took his own life. He shares his sad story and the gruesome fate that awaits those who use violence against themselves.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16732884 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-13-the-forest-of-the-suicides--16732884 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:47:57 +0000 896 no full Inferno: Canto 12 - The Bloody Tyrants Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and his guide will be confronted by "The Infamy of Crete" and the leader of thousands of centaurs guards threatens to shoot an arrow at the pilgrim. We'll learn about the ancient philosophy of love and hate and see which famous... In this canto, Dante and his guide will be confronted by "The Infamy of Crete" and the leader of thousands of centaurs guards threatens to shoot an arrow at the pilgrim. We'll learn about the ancient philosophy of love and hate and see which famous tyrants ended up in a boiling river of blood. In this canto, Dante and his guide will be confronted by "The Infamy of Crete" and the leader of thousands of centaurs guards threatens to shoot an arrow at the pilgrim. We'll learn about the ancient philosophy of love and hate and see which famous tyrants ended up in a boiling river of blood.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante and his guide will be confronted by &#34;The Infamy of Crete&#34; and the leader of thousands of centaurs guards threatens to shoot an arrow at the pilgrim. We&#39;ll learn about the ancient philosophy of love and hate and see which famous tyrants ended up in a boiling river of blood.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15898954 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-12-the-bloody-tyrants--15898954 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 03:05:12 +0000 867 no full Inferno: Canto 11 - The Shape of Hell Mallon Khan In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide are forced to take a short break. Virgil uses the opportunity to describe the architecture of lower hell and explain why the act of making money from money is considered violence against nature. In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide are forced to take a short break. Virgil uses the opportunity to describe the architecture of lower hell and explain why the act of making money from money is considered violence against nature. In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide are forced to take a short break. Virgil uses the opportunity to describe the architecture of lower hell and explain why the act of making money from money is considered violence against nature.

]]> <p>In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide are forced to take a short break. Virgil uses the opportunity to describe the architecture of lower hell and explain why the act of making money from money is considered violence against nature.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14956415 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-11-the-shape-of-hell--14956415 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 22:24:29 +0000 878 no full Inferno: Canto 10 - The Soulless Nobles Mallon Khan In this canto our duo walk among the tombs of the city of the dead where they meet two once feuding aristocrats who must now share a grave for eternity. We'll learn about the noble Epicureans and their views on the immortal soul and get further... In this canto our duo walk among the tombs of the city of the dead where they meet two once feuding aristocrats who must now share a grave for eternity. We'll learn about the noble Epicureans and their views on the immortal soul and get further insight into the poet's view of the past , present, and future of the civil war in his homeland of Florence.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.patreon.com/danteshistory" rel="noopener">www.patreon.com/danteshistory</a> In this canto our duo walk among the tombs of the city of the dead where they meet two once feuding aristocrats who must now share a grave for eternity. We'll learn about the noble Epicureans and their views on the immortal soul and get further insight into the poet's view of the past , present, and future of the civil war in his homeland of Florence.

]]> <p>In this canto our duo walk among the tombs of the city of the dead where they meet two once feuding aristocrats who must now share a grave for eternity. We&#39;ll learn about the noble Epicureans and their views on the immortal soul and get further insight into the poet&#39;s view of the past , present, and future of the civil war in his homeland of Florence.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13802631 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-10-the-soulless-nobles--13802631 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 02:57:39 +0000 1101 no full Inferno: Canto 9 - The Faithless Furies Mallon Khan In this canto, while Dante and Virgil wait for help to get them into the City of Dis, the pilgrim is threatened by blood-covered Furies. Then a visitor shows up and sends all the damned running in fear. In this canto, while Dante and Virgil wait for help to get them into the City of Dis, the pilgrim is threatened by blood-covered Furies. Then a visitor shows up and sends all the damned running in fear. In this canto, while Dante and Virgil wait for help to get them into the City of Dis, the pilgrim is threatened by blood-covered Furies. Then a visitor shows up and sends all the damned running in fear.

]]> <p>In this canto, while Dante and Virgil wait for help to get them into the City of Dis, the pilgrim is threatened by blood-covered Furies. Then a visitor shows up and sends all the damned running in fear.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13286157 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-9-the-faithless-furies--13286157 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:16:42 +0000 673 no full Inferno: Canto 8 - The River of Wrath Mallon Khan In this canto, Dante and Virgil travel through the Stygian marsh where they meet another demon ferryman and another damned Florentine citizen. Then when they reach the gates of Dis, the pilgrim is told he must turn back and this time even Virgil's... In this canto, Dante and Virgil travel through the Stygian marsh where they meet another demon ferryman and another damned Florentine citizen. Then when they reach the gates of Dis, the pilgrim is told he must turn back and this time even Virgil's won't be able to save him. In this canto, Dante and Virgil travel through the Stygian marsh where they meet another demon ferryman and another damned Florentine citizen. Then when they reach the gates of Dis, the pilgrim is told he must turn back and this time even Virgil's won't be able to save him.

]]> <p>In this canto, Dante and Virgil travel through the Stygian marsh where they meet another demon ferryman and another damned Florentine citizen. Then when they reach the gates of Dis, the pilgrim is told he must turn back and this time even Virgil&#39;s won&#39;t be able to save him.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12989984 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-8-the-river-of-wrath--12989984 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 20:58:10 +0000 727 no full Inferno: Canto 7 - The Fools of Fortune Mallon Khan In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide encounter the demon Plutus, god of wealth in the Forth Circle. Here they observe the plight of the Avaricious and Prodigal, those who lust hoard or waste wealth. We'll learn a bit about the nature of fortune... In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide encounter the demon Plutus, god of wealth in the Forth Circle. Here they observe the plight of the Avaricious and Prodigal, those who lust hoard or waste wealth. We'll learn a bit about the nature of fortune before entering the fifth circle, where the angry and sullen reside. In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide encounter the demon Plutus, god of wealth in the Forth Circle. Here they observe the plight of the Avaricious and Prodigal, those who lust hoard or waste wealth. We'll learn a bit about the nature of fortune before entering the fifth circle, where the angry and sullen reside.

]]> <p>In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide encounter the demon Plutus, god of wealth in the Forth Circle. Here they observe the plight of the Avaricious and Prodigal, those who lust hoard or waste wealth. We&#39;ll learn a bit about the nature of fortune before entering the fifth circle, where the angry and sullen reside.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12717744 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-7-the-fools-of-fortune--12717744 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 15:53:51 +0000 687 no full Inferno: Canto 6 - The Gluttonous Hog Mallon Khan In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide enter the Circle of the Gluttons and encounter the hound of hell. We meet another former Florentine citizen nicknamed "Hog" and delve deeper into the poet's views on the civil war in his home town. In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide enter the Circle of the Gluttons and encounter the hound of hell. We meet another former Florentine citizen nicknamed "Hog" and delve deeper into the poet's views on the civil war in his home town. In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide enter the Circle of the Gluttons and encounter the hound of hell. We meet another former Florentine citizen nicknamed "Hog" and delve deeper into the poet's views on the civil war in his home town.

]]> <p>In this canto, the pilgrim and his guide enter the Circle of the Gluttons and encounter the hound of hell. We meet another former Florentine citizen nicknamed &#34;Hog&#34; and delve deeper into the poet&#39;s views on the civil war in his home town.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11925930 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-6-the-gluttonous-hog--11925930 Mon, 22 May 2017 16:00:51 +0000 924 no full Inferno: Canto 5 - The Birds of Lust Mallon Khan The pilgrim enters the second circle and encounters Minos, judge of the dead. We'll learn about his people the once mythical Minoans. Then the pilgrim learns about two ill-fated lovers and their sin of lust. The pilgrim enters the second circle and encounters Minos, judge of the dead. We'll learn about his people the once mythical Minoans. Then the pilgrim learns about two ill-fated lovers and their sin of lust. The pilgrim enters the second circle and encounters Minos, judge of the dead. We'll learn about his people the once mythical Minoans. Then the pilgrim learns about two ill-fated lovers and their sin of lust.

]]> <p>The pilgrim enters the second circle and encounters Minos, judge of the dead. We&#39;ll learn about his people the once mythical Minoans. Then the pilgrim learns about two ill-fated lovers and their sin of lust.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10709949 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-5-the-birds-of-lust--10709949 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:23:44 +0000 973 no full Inferno: Canto 4 - The Virtuous Pagans Mallon Khan The pilgrim walks through the first circle of the Inferno; Limbo. We'll get to know Dante's favorite heroes and great thinkers and learn why the poet thinks they belong in Hell. The pilgrim walks through the first circle of the Inferno; Limbo. We'll get to know Dante's favorite heroes and great thinkers and learn why the poet thinks they belong in Hell. The pilgrim walks through the first circle of the Inferno; Limbo. We'll get to know Dante's favorite heroes and great thinkers and learn why the poet thinks they belong in Hell.

]]> <p>The pilgrim walks through the first circle of the Inferno; Limbo. We&#39;ll get to know Dante&#39;s favorite heroes and great thinkers and learn why the poet thinks they belong in Hell.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9909549 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-4-the-virtuous-pagans--9909549 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:37:51 +0000 936 no full Inferno: Canto 3 - The Neutral Angels Mallon Khan In this episode the pilgrim reaches the gate of Hell. We'll identify the different entrances to the underworld and learn what the poet thinks of those who remain neutral. In this episode the pilgrim reaches the gate of Hell. We'll identify the different entrances to the underworld and learn what the poet thinks of those who remain neutral. In this episode the pilgrim reaches the gate of Hell. We'll identify the different entrances to the underworld and learn what the poet thinks of those who remain neutral.

]]> <p>In this episode the pilgrim reaches the gate of Hell. We&#39;ll identify the different entrances to the underworld and learn what the poet thinks of those who remain neutral.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9646551 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-3-the-neutral-angels--9646551 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:11:14 +0000 882 no full Inferno: Canto 2 - The Ladies of Mercy Mallon Khan In this episode, the pilgrim has second thoughts about his journey into the underworld. We'll learn about Beatrice, the woman who inspired the poet to start a new life. In this episode, the pilgrim has second thoughts about his journey into the underworld. We'll learn about Beatrice, the woman who inspired the poet to start a new life. In this episode, the pilgrim has second thoughts about his journey into the underworld. We'll learn about Beatrice, the woman who inspired the poet to start a new life.

]]> <p>In this episode, the pilgrim has second thoughts about his journey into the underworld. We&#39;ll learn about Beatrice, the woman who inspired the poet to start a new life.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9423647 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-2-the-ladies-of-mercy--9423647 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 09:45:58 +0000 1474 no full Inferno: Canto 1 - The Beasts of Florence Mallon Khan In this debut episode of Dante's History, we'll learn a bit about the author Dante Alighieri and his epic poem The Divine Comedy. Then we jump straight into the Inferno Canto 1. The pilgrim is terrorized by three savage beasts and the poet is... In this debut episode of Dante's History, we'll learn a bit about the author Dante Alighieri and his epic poem The Divine Comedy. Then we jump straight into the Inferno Canto 1. The pilgrim is terrorized by three savage beasts and the poet is confronted by three foes of his own. In this debut episode of Dante's History, we'll learn a bit about the author Dante Alighieri and his epic poem The Divine Comedy. Then we jump straight into the Inferno Canto 1. The pilgrim is terrorized by three savage beasts and the poet is confronted by three foes of his own.

]]> <p>In this debut episode of Dante&#39;s History, we&#39;ll learn a bit about the author Dante Alighieri and his epic poem The Divine Comedy. Then we jump straight into the Inferno Canto 1. The pilgrim is terrorized by three savage beasts and the poet is confronted by three foes of his own.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9255492 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inferno-canto-1-the-beasts-of-florence--9255492 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:23:06 +0000 926 no