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Knowledge from the Ancients

My name is Alex Petkas and it is my mission to bring the wisdom of Plutarch — historian, philosopher, literary artist — to modern audiences.
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Alexander's Sack of Thebes, w/ Victor Davis Hanson
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February 21, 2026

Alexander's Sack of Thebes, w/ Victor Davis Hanson

A conversation with American classicist, military historian, and conservative political commentator Victor Davis Hanson.

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Caesar 3: Divus Julius
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January 24, 2026

Caesar 3: Divus Julius

Part 3 of 3 of the Life of Julius Caesar. Did Caesar want to be a King? A God? What was his vision for Rome? Was there a way he could have prevented his assassination?

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Introducing The Cost of Glory
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August 6, 2021

Introducing The Cost of Glory

Introducing The Cost of Glory, launching August 2021. For more information, visit https://ancientlifecoach.com

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History Contains Power

My name is Alex Petkas, and in The Cost of Glory, I present you with the best stories, analyses and takeaways, from the greatest and most influential figures from Greco-Roman antiquity.

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