On the Healing Powers of Tragedy

What is “tragedy”? Actually, it’s not a bad thing happening to a good person. But what, then, is it? Join Dr. Yaceczko and Mr. Mehigan for a conversation about how this ancient art form was used thousands of years ago to prepare generations of heroes for life’s difficult moments. At The Heights, we continue this tradition. Listen in to hear why.

Lionel Yaceczko

About the guest:

Lionel Yaceczko


Lionel Yaceczko is assistant professor of classics at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He has taught regular and online courses to all ages at the primary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. He is the author of Jerome’s Introduction to Latin (2021) and Ausonius Grammaticus (2021), and his articles have been published in Studies in Late Antiquity, The Medieval Review, Crisis Magazine, HeightsForum.org, and Cavalcade. You can reach him at lyaceczko@benedictine.edu.

Finn Mehigan

About the guest:

Finn Mehigan


Finn Mehigan is excited to be joining The Heights faculty, and to be teaching fifth grade in the lower school. He is a graduate of The Heights Class of 2013, and then went on to earn a B.A. from the University of Virginia in Classics and Linguistics. He enjoys most everything Classical, as well as performing in various theatrical productions both comedic and otherwise.

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