Lysander 1: Death of Democracy
A Spartan; first Greek honored as a god during his lifetime; destroyer of Athenian naval supremacy. In this episode: his rise to power, how he pulled off the greatest naval upset in Greek history, and WHY he did it. Guest narrator! Vincent B Davis II, author of the Sertorius Scrolls series: https://vincentbdavisii.com/
The Cost Of Glory Episodes
Cato II: Seducers of Rome
Cato I: A Strange Boy
Our centennial episode! The first in a new series on the Life of Cato the Younger, Rome's great Stoic statesman.
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 ...
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.