What's New in History With Alex Petkas

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.


If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory


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150. 600s BC part 1 Japanese ear wax

150. 600s BC part 1 Japanese ear wax

In this episode we will go to China and meet King Ding and discuss cauldrons and to Japan were Dan och Bernie start to discuss Japanese earwax. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryE-mail: zimwaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Juli 202227min

149. 610s BC part 5 After the fall of Nineveh

149. 610s BC part 5 After the fall of Nineveh

The capital of the empire has been reduced to sand but the empire still somehow fights on after after its glorious last stand. Suddenly there is a glimmer of hope - an old ally rallies to the defense of the Assyrians. For a brief moment in time it seems that the Empire has not fallen. Will the Pharaoh be able to save the universally hated empire from its certain demise?If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryE-mail: zimwaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Juni 202228min

148. 610s BC part 4 The fall of Assyria

148. 610s BC part 4 The fall of Assyria

For 300 years the Assyrians have terrorized their neighbours, built pillars of heads and taxed their vassals into oblivion. This is where it ends. In these final two parts of the 610s BC we discuss the final conflict between the alliance led by Nabopolassar and the Babylonians and the remnants of the once so powerful empire.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryE-mail: zimwaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Juni 202227min

147. 610s BC part 3 Rome

147. 610s BC part 3 Rome

Dan and Bernie have finally reached Rome!If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryE-mail: zimwaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Juni 202237min

146. 610s BC part 2 Greeks everywhere!

146. 610s BC part 2 Greeks everywhere!

Dan and Bernie visits the Greek colonies.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryE-mail: zimwaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Maj 202238min

145. 610s BC part 1 China and Endgame 619-616 BC

145. 610s BC part 1 China and Endgame 619-616 BC

The king's lusty half brother and a beautiful bored barbarian princess/queen stir up trouble! The high king in Zhou runs into problems and needs to be rescued by warlords who have actual armies, i.e. the Dukes!Dan and Bernie also talk about events in the middle east from 619-616 BC. The Assyrian Empire faces off against Nabopolassar and the Medes.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Maj 202239min

144. 620s BC part 4 Setting the scene for the endgame

144. 620s BC part 4 Setting the scene for the endgame

Let's wrap up the 620's and set the stage for the big events of the 10's! Plus find out what we think happened to a philosopher from 60,000 BC...The endgame for the Neo-Assyrian Empire is drawing near. Who is around and what do they have against the Assyrians?This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Apr 202239min

143. 620s BC part 3 Ashurbanipal dies again

143. 620s BC part 3 Ashurbanipal dies again

We make Ashurbanipal even MORE dead, another eunuch goes wild, and a new force is rising in Babylonia!This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Apr 202241min

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