# What History Teaches Us About Classical Education

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Podcast: [Classical Et Cetera](https://stenobird.com/podcast/classical-et-cetera-1376583)
Published: 2026-07-01T17:33:37+00:00
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## Resource

How old is classical education, and where does it come from? Today, we answer a listener question and dig into the history—Greece, Rome, and beyond—to show that classical education is older than you think. And no matter where you're from, this tradition has room for you. Join the conversation! *What We're Reading* from This Episode: "The Violent Bear It Away" Flannery O'Connor (Paul) "The Country of the Pointed Firs" Sarah Orne Jewett (Tanya)

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