Best history podcast, for fans of a more romantic age
Have tried a handful of history podcasts so far, previously to no avail, and this is by far the best. First hand sources, balanced with welcome explanation from Alex, make it a good antidote to the blunt force trauma of “pop” history. Its healing properties come from the fact that Alex seems actually to love the past rather than hate it, and thus has no modern fetish for reducing great figures to tabloid hit pieces. Cheers, Alex!
jonathanfischer97 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/07/24
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Very well done, not big into all the modern day stoic stuff but the history episodes are very informative without being boring or droning. Keeps a great narrative tone throughout.
gagneflyer via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/22/23
I’ve heard there are men who think about Ancient Rome every day. I know of one woman who does also and Alex Petkas helps with this podcast. Unlike other favorites Cost of Glory isn’t immoral, illegal or fattening! I love to listen to Plutarch and other primary sources presented in such an...Read full review »
becksterc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/17/24
Love the depth and detail of this podcast Keep them coming
col87/ via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/22/24
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