Named after the speaker's platform in Rome, The Rostra is an online oratorical gymnasium, for clocking in weekly speaking workouts with fellow orators.
Discover the Stories of Greco-Roman Legends
The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators and founders. The stakes are the future of Western Civilization. Join us as we explore their legacies, and uncover their bloody, tragic and sometimes humorous stories.

104 - Heroic Struggles in Vietnam — with Doyle Glass
A conversation with Doyle Glass, author of Swift Sword, The True Story of the Marines of MIKE 3/5 in Vietnam, 4 September 1967. Intro Story featuring BlackJack Mulligan. In this episode: Mastering Fear in Combat, A lawyer's journey to becoming an artist and an author, The ambush begins: "The tree line stood up", Clear headed leadership of Lieutenant Murray, The heroic Father Capodanno, Larry Peters' Sacrifice to Save His Squad, The powerful psychology of accepting death in combat
"With the Old Breed" war classic by Eugene Sledge
Man of Mystery Robert Benoist


Unlock the Wisdom of the Ancients
Twenty years ago I discovered Plutarch's Parallel Lives, the most influential biographies ever written-admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years.
Never before had they been rendered in audio in a clear, easy-to-listen format.
Since then l've made it my life's work to unlock the lessons embedded within them by bringing them to life in crisp podcast episodes.
On Progress : Against Stoicism
Gallic Wars 8: Finale
Gallic Wars 7: Vercingetorix and the Great Revolt
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.
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