Genius Minds
Philosophers and scientists who saw the future before everyone else.
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Socrates Drinks the Hemlock
An old man asks too many questions in public. Athens votes to make him drink poison. He calmly does it while his students cry.
Plato Founds the Academy
The world's first university opens in an olive grove outside Athens. Lasts 900 years, invents most of Western philosophy.
Marcus Aurelius, Philosopher King
A Roman emperor writes a private journal about being a better person while fighting a 14-year war on the frontier. Still a bestseller.
Voltaire and the Philosophes
A bunch of French intellectuals get exiled, locked up, and bestselling for arguing that maybe kings and priests aren't always right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Genius Minds collection?
The Genius Minds collection includes 4 stories: Socrates Drinks the Hemlock, Plato Founds the Academy, Marcus Aurelius, Philosopher King, Voltaire and the Philosophes. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Genius Minds stories for free?
Yes! All 4 stories in the Genius Minds collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Genius Minds cover?
The Genius Minds collection spans 399 BCE, 387 BCE, 161 CE, 1750 CE. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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