Cost of Glory
A podcast by Alex Petkas
96 Episodes
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75 - How to Turn People Down (or, "On Cringe")
Published: 29/11/2023 -
74 - Crassus Aftermath, Takeaways, Sources
Published: 17/11/2023 -
73 - Crassus III: Battle of Carrhae
Published: 28/10/2023 -
72 - Crassus II: Puppet Master
Published: 5/10/2023 -
71 - Crassus I: Richest Man in Rome
Published: 13/09/2023 -
70 - How to Praise Oneself Inoffensively - Part 2
Published: 17/08/2023 -
69 - How to Praise Oneself Inoffensively
Published: 27/07/2023 -
68 - Catiline III: The Last Stand
Published: 11/07/2023 -
67 - Catiline II: Cicero's Moment
Published: 4/07/2023 -
66 - Catiline I: Rome's Deadliest Conspiracy
Published: 22/06/2023 -
65 - Seneca, The Madness of Hercules
Published: 14/06/2023 -
64 - Xenophon, Anabasis VII
Published: 31/05/2023 -
63 - Xenophon, Anabasis VI
Published: 16/05/2023 -
62 - Xenophon, Anabasis V
Published: 2/05/2023 -
61 - Agesilaus: Takeaways & Next Actions
Published: 25/04/2023 -
60 - Agesilaus III: The Fire Breathers
Published: 14/04/2023 -
59 - Agesilaus II: The Spartan Supremacy
Published: 4/04/2023 -
58 - Agesilaus I: Persian Expedition
Published: 28/03/2023 -
57 - Xenophon: Anabasis IV
Published: 15/03/2023 -
56 - CoG in Conversation - w/ Ben Wilson of How to Take Over the World
Published: 8/03/2023
The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization. The cost of glory is always great. Visit costofglory.com to find out more.