# Can epic poetry revive History?

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Podcast: [The EI Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ei-podcast-916386)
Published: 2026-03-30T13:47:19+00:00
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## Resource

When combined, as the ancients knew, history and poetry offer an incomparable insight into the human condition. Michael Auslin laments the demise of poetry as a form for exploring great moments in history. Read the essay here: https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/can-epic-poetry-revive-history/ . Image: Hector taking leave of Andromache. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

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