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Darrin McMahon on the History of Genius

Darrin McMahon on the History of Genius

Released Thursday, 7th November 2013
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Darrin McMahon on the History of Genius

Darrin McMahon on the History of Genius

Darrin McMahon on the History of Genius

Darrin McMahon on the History of Genius

Thursday, 7th November 2013
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Host Jonathan Judaken speaks with Dr. Darrin McMahon about his new book, Diving Fury: A History of Genius, discussing the link between "genius" in the ancient world to our modern celebration of birthdays through the festum geniale: the annual ritual and sacrifice to one's genius, as well as the relationship between the origins of Christianity with pagan religious practices.

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