Sertorius 1: Survival
Can biography arm you against misfortune? Beethoven turned to Plutarch when he went deaf. It may have been the story of Sertorius - the greatest Roman rebel - that inspired him to keep going. What can we take from Sertorius’ story that will sharpen us, and prepare us to face the present, whatever it throws at us? Key takeaways: How world class performers deal with setbacks Why Beethoven turned to Plutarch What Sertorius can teach us about learning to defy fate The Battle of Arausio The rise and fall of General Gaius Marius The origins of the Roman Civil War Saturninus the rogue Tribune The Gold of Tolosa
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Christmas Episode
Merry Christmas (etc.) from Ancient Life Coach. The historical aftermath of Pyrrhus' death, and some thoughts on gift giving.
Pyrrhus 3: Battle for Greece
Pyrrhus made his mark by cultivating an almost maniacal focus on winning in battle - he had a lust for combat. In doing so, he won for himself long lasting glory. Pyrr...
Pyrrhus 2: Men and Beasts
Pyrrhus challenges the Romans. History is full of examples of ambitious leaders who achieved great things. And conversely it features eminent leaders who dreamed ...
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.