End of the Sertorius Story, and Takeaways
After Sertorius died, what happened to his men? What was his legacy? What happened to Perperna? What can we learn from the example of Sertorius? Takeaways: How to work your hardest Which game to play How to survive when death and failure threaten How to bring people in to your dream
The Cost Of Glory Episodes
Pompey: Aftermath, Comparison w/ Spartan King Agesilaus
In which we follow the lead of Plutarch and study Pompey's character and analyze what we can learn from the life of Pompey the Great, by comparing him to King Agesilau...
Pompey III: Fields of Pharsalus
Life of Pompey Part 3 of 3: Pompey's final rise to the heights of Roman power, his war with his friend Julius Caesar, and his final downfall. People:(M. Tullius) Cice...
Pompey II: Empire of Venus
Pompey becomes Rome’s greatest conqueror, and empire builder, but faces even greater trials back home in Rome. People Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, "Pompey the Great"Sulla ...
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.