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The Classic Solution to Demoralization

Jan 23, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Stoicism Isn't Going to Get us Out of This

May 13 • Alex Petkas

Why Christians Love Plutarch

Jan 16, 2024 • Alex Petkas

$1000 Prize Debate Contest; Patriarchy and the Classical Revival

Jun 18, 2025 • Alex Petkas

Recent posts

Stoicism Isn't Going to Get us Out of This

Is this a manly philosophy?

May 13 • Alex Petkas

Is Julius Caesar in Heaven?

His wealth, his tragedy, his Christian fans; on How to Find Your Path.

Mar 31 • Alex Petkas

Julius Caesar Saw it Coming

Announcing, the finale of the Cost of Glory Caesar series.

Jan 25 • Alex Petkas

Caesar's Egyptian Entanglement, Recent Media Appearances

Caesar heads to Egypt, and does some history. We try to as well.

Sep 19, 2025

I went on a comedy show.

Can great man history be funny?

Aug 16, 2025 • Alex Petkas

Caesar's Gallic Campaigns

The Finale — De Bello Gallico - Part 8

The Final Episode of an 8 part series on Caesar's Gallic Wars...

Oct 21, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Vercingetorix and the Great Revolt — De Bello Gallico - Part 7

The Penultimate Episode of an 8 part series on Caesar's Gallic Wars...

Sep 30, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Manhunt — De Bello Gallico - Part 6

Part 6 of an 8 part series on Caesar's Gallic Wars...

Sep 13, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Uprisings — De Bello Gallico - Part 5

Part 5 of an 8 part series on Caesar's Gallic Wars...

Aug 27, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Amphibious Assault — De Bello Gallico - Part 4

Part 4 of an 8 part series on Caesar's Gallic Wars...

Aug 1, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Caesar At Sea — De Bello Gallico - Part 3

Part 3 of an 8 part series on Caesar's Gallic Wars...

Jul 20, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Conspiracy — De Bello Gallico - Part 2

Part 2 of an 8 part series on Caesar's Gallic Wars...

Jul 3, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Caesar's Gallic Wars - De Bello Gallico - Part 1

Part 1 of an 8 part series...

Jun 19, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Interview Series

Heroes are Dangerous — my interview with Johnathan Bi

"Is a hero the same thing as a good man, as a virtuous man?"

Jun 12, 2024 • Alex Petkas

A Manual for Greatness — my interview with Johnny Burtka

How leaders can rise above mediocrity

Jun 7, 2024 • Alex Petkas

Interview w/ Nat Friedman on the Mysteries of the Scrolls

We are on the cusp of a New Renaissance

May 30, 2024 • Alex Petkas

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