Name: Dante's History
Address: US

Dante's History is a podcast that deconstructs the 700-year old poem "The Divine Comedy" to discover the hidden history within.

The poem is allegorical, with multiple meanings. Each episode will cover one canto at a time, summarizing and interpreting the poem based on dozens of commentaries and interpretations.

INFERNO: Canto 4 - The Virtuous Pagans

THE VIRTUOUS PAGANS The pilgrim walks through the first circle of the Inferno; Limbo. Virgil explains why everyone is sighing and...

INFERNO: Canto 3 - The Neutral Angels

The Neutral Angels In this episode the pilgrim reaches the gate of Hell. Virgil explains the ominous warning inscribed above and they...

INFERNO: Canto 2 - The Ladies of Mercy

The Ladies of Mercy In this episode, the pilgrim has second thoughts about the journey ahead. His guide Virgil reassures him by...

INFERNO: Canto 1- The Beasts of Florence

The Beasts of Florence In this debut episode, we'll learn a bit about the author Dante Alighieri and his epic poem The Divine Comedy....

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