Eumenes 2: Man of War
From Secretary to Satrap to Warrior Lord. Eumenes was one of the few true believers in the divine monarchy of Philip and Alexander. How do you keep your head in the midst of a power vacuum? Why you should be careful who you marry How to remain loyal to yourself and the cause you believe in How the The first great War of the Successors began How to get the gods to fight on your side Eumenes’ transformation from a man of letters to a man of war
The Cost Of Glory Episodes
Pompey III: Fields of Pharsalus
Life of Pompey Part 3 of 3: Pompey's final rise to the heights of Roman power, his war with his friend Julius Caesar, and his final downfall. People:(M. Tullius) Cice...
Pompey II: Empire of Venus
Pompey becomes Rome’s greatest conqueror, and empire builder, but faces even greater trials back home in Rome. People Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, "Pompey the Great"Sulla ...
Pompey I: Kid Butcher
Pompey, the Great. Part 1 of 3. Pompey's rise to become one of Rome's greatest generals - before he's even old enough to hold office. How he got the nickname of "Ki...
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.