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What's New in History With Alex Petkas

From Republic to Autocracy, How Ancient Rome Warns Us About Democracy’s Fragility

Alex Petkas is a writer, entrepreneur, and the host of Cost of Glory, a podcast celebrating Western Civilization's eminent heroes. With a PhD in Classics from Princeton University, he transitioned from academia to alternative media, where he empowers professionals and entrepreneurs through educational programs and leadership retreats. Alex’s mission is to translate profound insights from Greco-Roman leaders and philosophers into actionable wisdom for contemporary achievers, fostering a deeper appreciation for historical greatness among today’s innovators.

He talks to Bernie today about a topic on many people's minds these days... How similar are current events to the final days of the Roman Republic?

The answers might surprise you! Tune in to find out!

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Links:

Alex's website

https://www.costofglory.com/

Arnold J. Toynbee is the historian I reference in the episode

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Study_of_History

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gzkHhSMHIA

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/755218.Catiline_s_War_The_Jurgurthine_War_Histories

JUST READ! It's good for you

https://kwikbrain.medium.com/10-brain-reasons-to-make-reading-a-habit-aa628d4b498c

This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.

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