Understand how classical storytelling influences modern songwriting, with a focus on how artists like Bob Dylan and Taylor Swift incorporate narrative techniques similar to those used by ancient Roman and Latin writers such as Virgil and Ovid.

Explore the enduring themes of love, tragedy, and triumph as they have transitioned from classical dramas and poetry into the music of modern bands and composers, exemplified by Queen's operatic storytelling in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Learn about the historical development of musical scales from ancient Roman and Greek modes to their influence on modern music genres, focusing on the use of these scales in jazz and blues by artists like Miles Davis.

Explore how rhetorical techniques used in ancient Roman speeches are employed in modern hip-hop and rap music, focusing on artists like Kendrick Lamar to understand the power of words in music.

List of 50 current songs along with their artists from 2024, paired with how their themes or elements can be tied back to classical influences. This connection could be through lyrical content that echoes classical literature, themes reminiscent of ancient philosophies, or modern adaptations of classical motifs