The Sustainable Past
In this podcast series, created specifically for the Italian Cultural Institute, London, Drs. Patty Baker and Giacomo Savani explore what we can learn from the ancient Romans and Greeks to help with environmental sustainability issues today. Environmental concerns are of critical importance for ourselves, future generations, and all life on our delicate planet. There are many scientific studies and activist groups that are trying to correct the situation; yet, it is only recently that scholars in the humanities have started to contribute to these discussions. So, we speak with leading scholars, embedded in the arts and humanities of the ancient world, who explore what we can do to help revert this crisis. A theme that runs throughout the interviews is one of resilience. Each speaker also explains their personal view of what we can learn from the past to help make the world more sustainable for the future. Artwork: Untitled by Dr. Giacomo SavaniMusic:played by Daniel Veesey Sonata 8 Pathetique III Rondo Allegro, BeethovenRoyalty Free for public use from Pixabay Pixabay
The Sustainable Past
Introduction Season Two: Health and Environments
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Patricia Baker and Giacomo Savani
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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In this season, Drs. Giacomo Savani and Patty Baker interview experts on past and present environments and how they were and are perceived to be related to health. We speak with a range of specialists whose work focuses on ancient, medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern and Modern Italy. Again, we explore the possibilities of learning from the past to think about and improve the environmental crises we face today.