Episodes

  • Hypatia Chapter 14 - The Rocks of the Sirens

    Hypatia Chapter 14 - The Rocks of the Sirens
    Jul 12 2026
    In which we witness the quiet unfolding of Philammon’s transformation from a fiery youth to a devoted student under the tender and guiding presence of Hypatia, whose teachings and gentle encouragement cast him into realms of profound thought and burgeoning affection. As he grapples with shifting beliefs and the delicate balance of love and learning, the future seems a vast and mysterious horizon, pregnant with the promise and peril of knowledge to come.
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    18 mins
  • Hypatia Chapter 13 - The Bottom of the Abyss Part 1

    Hypatia Chapter 13 - The Bottom of the Abyss Part 1
    Jul 8 2026
    In which Raphael Aben-Ezra contemplates the perplexities of selfhood and reality amidst the desolation of war-torn Campagna, wrestling with scepticism and the nature of sensations as he journeys with his dog Bran. Encountering scenes of human suffering and the aftermath of battle, he reflects on the vanity of man's pride and the indifferent wisdom of the earth, only to be stirred at the sight of a captive young girl driven by ruffians.
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    27 mins
  • Hypatia Chapter 13 - The Bottom of the Abyss Part 2

    Hypatia Chapter 13 - The Bottom of the Abyss Part 2
    Jul 10 2026
    In which a chance meeting amidst the ruins leads to a frail old soldier and his devoted daughter being rescued by a cynical yet kind-hearted wanderer and his sagacious dog, embarking together on a perilous journey toward safety. Along the way, the weary travellers exchange reflections on philosophy, loyalty, and fate under the shadow of war, while hope is sustained by a quiet faith and the innocent courage of youth.
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    30 mins
  • Hypatia Chapter 12 - The Bower of Acrasia

    Hypatia Chapter 12 - The Bower of Acrasia
    Jul 6 2026
    In which a band of Gothic warriors, resting in a luxurious Alexandrian house, indulge in boisterous conversation and Old Northern sagas that weave echoes of their heroic past with the curious contemplations on philosophy and the softer knavery of women’s wiles. As they muse over dragons, gods, and a fair philosopher maiden whose radiant presence stirs rival emotions, the scene hums with the languid gaiety and latent power of those who bide their time amid the city’s turbulent shadows.
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    21 mins
  • Hypatia Chapter 11 - The Laura Again

    Hypatia Chapter 11 - The Laura Again
    Jul 4 2026
    In which two aged monks, ensconced in the tranquil seclusion of the desert monastery of Scetis, engage in a heart-searching discourse on sin, repentance, and the struggles of the soul amid the dawning light of a new day. Their reverie is broken by a visit from an ecclesiastic bearing troubling news that stirs within them a tempest of hope, fear, and resolution concerning those still entangled in the secular world’s snares.
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    26 mins
  • Hypatia Chapter 10 - The Interview Part 2

    Hypatia Chapter 10 - The Interview Part 2
    Jul 2 2026
    In which the young monk Philammon, summoned by Hypatia herself, confronts his harrowing doubts and youthful prejudices amid an atmosphere charged with silent intensity and unspoken challenge. Hypatia, serene and radiant, reveals a wisdom and forgiveness beyond his reckoning, sparking in him a tumultuous yearning for knowledge that sets him adrift on a new and uncertain course.
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    17 mins
  • Hypatia Chapter 10 - The Interview Part 1

    Hypatia Chapter 10 - The Interview Part 1
    Jun 30 2026
    In which a weary young man, Philammon, wrestles with hunger and nerves as he awaits his interview with the illustrious Hypatia, finding unexpected friendship and shelter in the company of a spirited porter and his lively household. Together they share humble fare and lively conversation, while Philammon glimpses the rarefied world of learning through the scholarly youths, though still feeling the sharp sting of his own humble condition.
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    15 mins
  • Hypatia Chapter 9 - The Snapping of the Bow

    Hypatia Chapter 9 - The Snapping of the Bow
    Jun 28 2026
    In which young Philammon is thrust from the sheltered confines of his monastic life into the tumultuous world of Alexandria, wrestling with doubts stirred by a noble heathen’s words and the bitter realities of Church politics. As he faces scorn and violence for his resolve to engage with Hypatia, he finds himself drawn to her mysterious abode beneath the starry sky, caught between duty and the allure of forbidden knowledge.
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    26 mins