Cost of Glory

Alex Petkas
Cost of Glory

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.

  1. 103 - The Immortal Cato

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    103 - The Immortal Cato

    Thanks to our sponsor SensAi (https://sens.ai/): a neurofeedback brain training system that can change your life.  I'm a user. Use the code GLORY at checkout to get a $100 off discount on one of their headsets Cato's Afterlife, Takeaways, Sources. Some Modern Sources: Rome's Last Citizen, by Goodman and SoniUncommon Wrath, by OsgoodCato the Younger by Drogula

    25 мин.
  2. 102 - Cato III: The Senate's Ashes

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    102 - Cato III: The Senate's Ashes

    The Finale, of the life of Cato the Younger. In this episode: The burning of the Senate house after Clodius' murder in 52 BCECato's failed bid for consulship and his hardline stance against CaesarThe outbreak of civil war and Caesar's crossing of the RubiconCato's final days and dramatic suicideA tale of principle and paradox, Cato's resolute stand for Republican values helped precipitate its own downfall. His death at Utica - dramatic, philosophical, and on his own terms - marked not just the end of his life but symbolically, the end of the Roman Republic itself. Check out Becoming the Main Character.  Here's a link to the Moby Dick episode.

    1 ч. 46 мин.
  3. 101 - Cato II: Seducers of Rome

    21.12.2024

    101 - Cato II: Seducers of Rome

    Thanks to our sponsor SensAi (https://sens.ai/): a neurofeedback brain training system that can change your life.  I'm a user. Use the code GLORY at checkout to get a $100 off discount on one of their headsets Part 2 of 3 of the Life of Cato the Younger. In this episode: Cato confronts the rising power of Caesar and Pompey in the SenateThe scandalous note from Servilia that backfired on CatoHis principled handling of the Cyprus annexation missionThe formation of the First Triumvirate and Cato's resistanceHis memorable year as Praetor and battles against corruptionThe death of Julia and Crassus sets the stage for civil warA story of political intrigue, street violence, and the struggle to preserve Republican institutions against the rising tide of populist strongmen. At the heart of it all stands Cato, refusing to compromise his principles even as Rome's political system crumbles around him.

    1 ч. 41 мин.
  4. 100 - Cato I: A Strange Boy

    22.11.2024

    100 - Cato I: A Strange Boy

    Episode 1 of the Life of Cato the Younger, Rome's great Stoic statesman. In this episode: Cato's earliest years and the murder of his uncleHis first encounter with Sulla as a precocious youthCato establishes his reputation: in military service and as QuaestorA Principled stand against Julius CaesarOn this centennial episode, I'd like to thank all of my listeners and patrons. On to the next hundred!

    1 ч. 26 мин.
  5. 99 - On Progress - Against Stoicism

    06.11.2024

    99 - On Progress - Against Stoicism

    How to make progress, and know it. Featuring a few of Plutarch's critiques of some Stoics of his day - whether fairly or unfairly, you can decide. Also featuring: Diogenes the Cynic, Aeschylus the Poet, Brasidas the Spartan Commander.  Also featuring: ZEAL

    20 мин.
  6. 98 - Gallic Wars 8: Finale

    21.10.2024

    98 - Gallic Wars 8: Finale

    Caesar ties all loose ends in his Gallic Campaign, in part 8, the final episode of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico).  This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller.  Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 years later as a conqueror - and an enemy of the state. He tells how it all happened with his own pen. In this episode: Final skirmishes with the Bituriges and the CarnutesSiege of a hill-fort, and Caesar takes arms (literally)Conclusion of a bloody chapter, and some takeawaysCost of Glory is an Infinite Media production — and big thanks to Dr. Richard Johnson of the great city of New York for sponsoring this episode and many others in this series! Coffee + Great Heroes of History = Imperium Coffee.  They make great roasts and are big fans of CoG - use code COSTOFGLORY when you checkout for a discount. See my favorite, Sertorius Roast - co-designed by yours truly.https://imperium.coffee/roasts/sertorius/

    38 мин.
  7. 97 - Gallic Wars 7: Vercingetorix and the Great Revolt

    30.09.2024

    97 - Gallic Wars 7: Vercingetorix and the Great Revolt

    Caesar faces the Gallic Grande Armée through fire and snow, in part 7, the climax of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller.  Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 years later as a conqueror - and an enemy of the state. He tells how it all happened with his own pen. In this episode: Slaughterings begin at CenabumThe Incendiary Tactics of VercingetorixRebellion amongst Roman AlliesCaesar loses Gregovia……but clinches victory at AlesiaVercingetorix falls, sealing the fate of Gaul Thanks to our sponsor Shokworks ! - Shokworks provides consulting and development to offer ROI - positive, enterprise-grade custom software solutions for companies of any size.  To find out more, reach out to sales@shokworks.io or visit https://shokworks.io.

    1 ч. 55 мин.
  8. 96 - Gallic Wars 6: Manhunt

    12.09.2024

    96 - Gallic Wars 6: Manhunt

    Caesar fights through enemy tribes and orders a Purge in his manhunt for Ambiorix, in part 6 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller.  Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 years later as a conqueror - and an enemy of the state. He tells how it all happened with his own pen. In this episode: The hunt for the crafty Ambiorix and his renegade tribeThe exploits of Titus Labienus and of Publius Sextius BaculusHints of Civil War…(and Druids and ancient cows)Thanks to Ancient Language Institute and long time CoG fan Dr. Richard Johnson for sponsoring this episode! P.S.—If you’re interested in sponsoring an episode, feel free to get in touch, any support is highly appreciated as it helps me create more high quality work.

    1 ч. 5 мин.
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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.

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    Alex Petkas
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    2021 - 2025
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