Plutarch's Greeks and Romans Podcast

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Plutarch's Greeks and Romans Podcast

Plutarch’s Greeks and Romans is a podcast inspired by Plutarch’s ancient collection of biographies of famous Grecians and Romans.Plutarch was both a Greek and a Roman citizen living during the Pax Romana - the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Our podcast will explore 50+ persons Plutarch believed were most influential in the rise of Greek and Roman civilization, from legends such as Theseus and Romulus to conquerors like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Plutarch had no shortage of great people and stories to tell us about about these people who shaped their times and ours!Ryan & Chris

  1. NOV 30

    Episode 21: The life of Xenophon

    We'd love to hear from youStep into the fascinating world of Xenophon, a soldier, historian, philosopher, and adventurer from ancient Greece whose life reads like an epic tale. This podcast unpacks the extraordinary journey of Xenophon, a student of Socrates, a general in the Persian wilderness, and one of the earliest storytellers of history and leadership.Discover his role in the infamous "March of the Ten Thousand," where Xenophon led a stranded Greek army through hostile territories back ...

    31 min

  2. SEPT 2

    Episode 20: The life of Camillus - Part 2

    We'd love to hear from youIn this episode, we complete our dive into the life and legacy of Marcus Furius Camillus, one of Rome's most celebrated military leaders and statesmen, often hailed as the "Second Founder of Rome." Camillus played a crucial role in shaping the early Roman Republic, guiding it through some of its most challenging periods.We began in episode one by exploring his early life and rise to power, discussing his military acumen and the series of victories that earned him the...

    25 min

  3. 2023-03-22

    Episode 19: The life of Camillus - Part 1

    We'd love to hear from youFurius Camillus, whom many historians, Plutarch included, say is the second founder of Rome and in my opinion is one of the greatest Roman leaders at least up until the Empire, and even then, still holds his own! Support the showThanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! We're back with all new episodes finishing up season two with Camillus Part 2 September 2024 and launching season three coming October, 2024!Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcomi...

    27 min

  4. 2022-09-22

    Episode 18: The Life of Lysander

    We'd love to hear from youLysander's importance to history begins when he is appointed as admiral of the Spartan fleet in 407 BC. At this point Athens's navy has experienced a resurgence with the return of Alcibiades.Lysander takes command of the Spartan fleet at Ephesus and resolves to do what it takes to make it a match for the Athenian navy. A tall order - is Lysander up for the challenge?Enjoy the episodeSupport the showThanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! We'r...

    27 min

  5. 2022-07-23

    Episode 17 - The Lives of Alcibiades and Nicias - Part 3

    We'd love to hear from youAfter suffering a disastrous setback in Sicily the situation once again looks grim for Athens. The Athenians would continue the fight however and the story of the Peloponnesian War would see a number of surprising twists - with Alcibiades playing a key role in each new turning point in the conflict.Thanks for listeningChris & RyanSupport the showThanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! We're back with all new episodes finishing up season two wit...

    25 min

  6. 2022-03-31

    Episode 16: The Lives of Alcibiades and Nicias - Part 2

    We'd love to hear from youIn Part 2 of the Lives of Alcibiades and Nicias, these two polar opposites clash over Athenian foreign policy. With Sparta still a looming threat, Athenians must choose whether to listen to the ambitious Alcibiades or cautious Nicias.Support the showThanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! We're back with all new episodes finishing up season two with Camillus Part 2 September 2024 and launching season three coming October, 2024!Stay tuned for more n...

    23 min

  7. 2022-03-01

    Episode 15: The Lives of Alcibiades and Nicias - Part 1

    We'd love to hear from youFor this episode it's going to be another two-for-one special as we will be covering two lives at once, and we will be picking up basically right where we left off. To jog everyone's memories, when we last left Athens the city had just been dealt a devastating blow in it's war with Sparta. Athens's lead citizen Pericles had convinced the Athenians to avoid a decisive land battle with the Spartans which would play to the Spartan's strengths, and instead st...

    21 min

  8. 2021-12-31

    Episode 14: The Life of Coriolanus - Part 2 - Season One Finale

    We'd love to hear from youCoriolanus was an orphan, a Patrician and a Roman with Roman-sized ambitions who wouldn't let anyone get in his way on the road to glory, fame and prominence. Hope you enjoy!Chris & RyanSupport the showThanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! We're back with all new episodes finishing up season two with Camillus Part 2 September 2024 and launching season three coming October, 2024!Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies Chris &a...

    17 min
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Plutarch’s Greeks and Romans is a podcast inspired by Plutarch’s ancient collection of biographies of famous Grecians and Romans.Plutarch was both a Greek and a Roman citizen living during the Pax Romana - the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Our podcast will explore 50+ persons Plutarch believed were most influential in the rise of Greek and Roman civilization, from legends such as Theseus and Romulus to conquerors like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Plutarch had no shortage of great people and stories to tell us about about these people who shaped their times and ours!Ryan & Chris

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