<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms">We&#39;d love to hear from you</a>In this episode, we explore the lives of Agesilaus and Pelopidas, two towering figures from ancient Greece whose paths and principles could not be more different. Agesilaus, the disciplined and cunning Spartan king, rose to prominence through military command and political maneuvering—but his loyalty to Sparta may have come at Greece’s expense. Pelopidas, the fiery and courageous Theban, championed freedom and defied tyranny, shaping the rise of Thebes through bold action and sacrifice. Through Plutarch’s lens, we examine leadership, character, and the clash between duty to the state and devotion to justice. Two lives. Two legacies. One enduring comparison. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support">Support the show</a>Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support! Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies Chris &amp; Ryan

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms"&gt;We&amp;#39;d love to hear from you&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore the lives of &lt;b&gt;Agesilaus&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Pelopidas&lt;/b&gt;, two towering figures from ancient Greece whose paths and principles could not be more different. Agesilaus, the disciplined and cunning Spartan king, rose to prominence through military command and political maneuvering—but his loyalty to Sparta may have come at Greece’s expense. Pelopidas, the fiery and courageous Theban, championed freedom and defied tyranny, shaping the rise of Thebes through bold action and sacrifice. Through Plutarch’s lens, we examine leadership, character, and the clash between duty to the state and devotion to justice. Two lives. Two legacies. One enduring comparison.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chris &amp;amp; Ryan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We'd love to hear from you In this episode, we explore the lives of Agesilaus and Pelopidas, two towering figures from ancient Greece whose paths and principles could not be more different. Agesilaus, the disciplined and cunning Spartan king, rose to prominence through military command and political maneuvering—but his loyalty to Sparta may have come at Greece’s expense. Pelopidas, the fiery and courageous Theban, championed freedom and defied tyranny, shaping the rise of Thebes through bold ...

Episode 22:  The Lives of Agesilaus and Pelopidas

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms">We&#39;d love to hear from you</a>Step into the fascinating world of Xenophon, a soldier, historian, philosopher, and adventurer from ancient Greece whose life reads like an epic tale. This podcast unpacks the extraordinary journey of Xenophon, a student of Socrates, a general in the Persian wilderness, and one of the earliest storytellers of history and leadership.Discover his role in the infamous &quot;March of the Ten Thousand,&quot; where Xenophon led a stranded Greek army through hostile territories back to safety, a journey immortalized in his classic work Anabasis.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support">Support the show</a>Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support! Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies Chris &amp; Ryan

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms"&gt;We&amp;#39;d love to hear from you&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step into the fascinating world of Xenophon, a soldier, historian, philosopher, and adventurer from ancient Greece whose life reads like an epic tale. This podcast unpacks the extraordinary journey of Xenophon, a student of Socrates, a general in the Persian wilderness, and one of the earliest storytellers of history and leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover his role in the infamous &amp;quot;March of the Ten Thousand,&amp;quot; where Xenophon led a stranded Greek army through hostile territories back to safety, a journey immortalized in his classic work &lt;em&gt;Anabasis&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chris &amp;amp; Ryan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We'd love to hear from you Step into the fascinating world of Xenophon, a soldier, historian, philosopher, and adventurer from ancient Greece whose life reads like an epic tale. This podcast unpacks the extraordinary journey of Xenophon, a student of Socrates, a general in the Persian wilderness, and one of the earliest storytellers of history and leadership. Discover his role in the infamous "March of the Ten Thousand," where Xenophon led a stranded Greek army through hostile territories bac...

Episode 21: The Life of Xenophon

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms">We&#39;d love to hear from you</a>In this episode, we complete our dive into the life and legacy of Marcus Furius Camillus, one of Rome&apos;s most celebrated military leaders and statesmen, often hailed as the &quot;Second Founder of Rome.&quot; Camillus played a crucial role in shaping the early Roman Republic, guiding it through some of its most challenging periods.We began in episode one by exploring his early life and rise to power, discussing his military acumen and the series of victories that earned him the position of dictator. His most famous triumph came during the siege of Veii, a wealthy Etruscan city that had been a rival to Rome for many years. Camillus led the Roman forces to a decisive victory, which not only expanded Roman territory but also significantly bolstered the city&apos;s wealth.Episode two covers the dramatic events of 390 BC when Rome was sacked by the Gauls. As the city lay in ruins, it was Camillus who was called back from exile to save the Republic. His leadership and strategic genius during the Battle of the Allia helped to drive out the invaders and restore order to the shaken city. This heroic act earned him the title of pater patriae, or &quot;father of the fatherland.&quot;We also discuss the controversy surrounding Camillus, particularly the accusations of corruption that led to his temporary exile. Despite these challenges, Camillus&apos;s reputation as a military strategist and statesman remained unblemished, cementing his place in Roman history.Finally, the episode reflects on Camillus&apos;s legacy, not just as a military leader but as a pivotal figure in the development of Rome&apos;s political and social structures. His contributions set the stage for Rome&apos;s expansion and dominance in the centuries to come.Join us as we explore the life of Marcus Furius Camillus, a man whose actions shaped the destiny of Rome and whose legend endures to this day.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support">Support the show</a>Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support! Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies Chris &amp; Ryan

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms"&gt;We&amp;#39;d love to hear from you&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we complete our dive into the life and legacy of Marcus Furius Camillus, one of Rome&amp;apos;s most celebrated military leaders and statesmen, often hailed as the &amp;quot;Second Founder of Rome.&amp;quot; Camillus played a crucial role in shaping the early Roman Republic, guiding it through some of its most challenging periods.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We began in episode one by exploring his early life and rise to power, discussing his military acumen and the series of victories that earned him the position of &lt;em&gt;dictator&lt;/em&gt;. His most famous triumph came during the siege of Veii, a wealthy Etruscan city that had been a rival to Rome for many years. Camillus led the Roman forces to a decisive victory, which not only expanded Roman territory but also significantly bolstered the city&amp;apos;s wealth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode two covers the dramatic events of 390 BC when Rome was sacked by the Gauls. As the city lay in ruins, it was Camillus who was called back from exile to save the Republic. His leadership and strategic genius during the Battle of the Allia helped to drive out the invaders and restore order to the shaken city. This heroic act earned him the title of &lt;em&gt;pater patriae&lt;/em&gt;, or &amp;quot;father of the fatherland.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also discuss the controversy surrounding Camillus, particularly the accusations of corruption that led to his temporary exile. Despite these challenges, Camillus&amp;apos;s reputation as a military strategist and statesman remained unblemished, cementing his place in Roman history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, the episode reflects on Camillus&amp;apos;s legacy, not just as a military leader but as a pivotal figure in the development of Rome&amp;apos;s political and social structures. His contributions set the stage for Rome&amp;apos;s expansion and dominance in the centuries to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we explore the life of Marcus Furius Camillus, a man whose actions shaped the destiny of Rome and whose legend endures to this day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chris &amp;amp; Ryan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We'd love to hear from you In this episode, we complete our dive into the life and legacy of Marcus Furius Camillus, one of Rome's most celebrated military leaders and statesmen, often hailed as the "Second Founder of Rome." Camillus played a crucial role in shaping the early Roman Republic, guiding it through some of its most challenging periods. We began in episode one by exploring his early life and rise to power, discussing his military acumen and the series of victories that earned him t...

Episode 20: The Life of Camillus - Part 2

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms">We&#39;d love to hear from you</a>Furius Camillus, whom many historians, Plutarch included, say is the second founder of Rome and in my opinion is one of the greatest Roman leaders at least up until the Empire, and even then, still holds his own! <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support">Support the show</a>Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support! Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies Chris &amp; Ryan

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms"&gt;We&amp;#39;d love to hear from you&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Furius Camillus, whom many historians, Plutarch included, say is the second founder of Rome and in my opinion is one of the greatest Roman leaders at least up until the Empire, and even then, still holds his own! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chris &amp;amp; Ryan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We'd love to hear from you Furius Camillus, whom many historians, Plutarch included, say is the second founder of Rome and in my opinion is one of the greatest Roman leaders at least up until the Empire, and even then, still holds his own!  Support the show Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts!   Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support!  Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies   Chris &amp; Ryan 

Episode 19: The Life of Camillus - Part 1

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms">We&#39;d love to hear from you</a>Lysander&apos;s importance to history begins when he is appointed as admiral of the Spartan fleet in 407 BC.   At this point Athens&apos;s navy has experienced a resurgence with the return of Alcibiades. Lysander takes command of the Spartan fleet at Ephesus and resolves to do what it takes to make it a match for the Athenian navy.  A tall order - is Lysander up for the challenge? Enjoy the episode<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support">Support the show</a>Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support! Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies Chris &amp; Ryan

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372327/open_sms"&gt;We&amp;#39;d love to hear from you&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lysander&amp;apos;s importance to history begins when he is appointed as admiral of the Spartan fleet in 407 BC.   At this point Athens&amp;apos;s navy has experienced a resurgence with the return of Alcibiades.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Lysander takes command of the Spartan fleet at Ephesus and resolves to do what it takes to make it a match for the Athenian navy. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A tall order - is Lysander up for the challenge?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Enjoy the episode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1372327/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusiasts! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks to all our listeners, we appreciate your support!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Stay tuned for more new and exciting upcoming biographies &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chris &amp;amp; Ryan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We'd love to hear from you Lysander's importance to history begins when he is appointed as admiral of the Spartan fleet in 407 BC.   At this point Athens's navy has experienced a resurgence with the return of Alcibiades.  Lysander takes command of the Spartan fleet at Ephesus and resolves to do what it takes to make it a match for the Athenian navy.   A tall order - is Lysander up for the challenge?  Enjoy the episode Support the show Thanks for supporting our show Plutarch enthusia...

Episode 18: The Life of Lysander

Plutarch’s Greeks and Romans is a podcast inspired by Plutarch’s ancient collection of biographies of famous Grecians and Romans. Plutarch was both a Greek and a Roman citizen living during the Pax Romana - the Golden Age of the Roman Empire.&nbsp; Our podcast will explore 50+ persons Plutarch believed were most influential in the rise of Greek and Roman civilization, from legends such as Theseus and Romulus to conquerors like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar.&nbsp; Plutarch had no shortage of great people and stories to tell us about about these people who shaped their times and ours! Ryan &amp; Chris

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