Plutarch's Greeks and Romans Podcast

About Plutarch's Greeks and Romans Podcast

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. 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. Plutarch had no shortage of great people and stories to tell us about about these people who shaped their times and ours! Ryan & Chris

Publisher

Plutarch902

Category

history · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Nov 2020

Latest episode

30 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Mar 2025

   Episode 22: The Lives of Agesilaus and Pelopidas

   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 ...

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   30 Nov 2024

   Episode 21: The life of Xenophon

   Plutarch explores the remarkable life of Xenophon, a soldier, historian, philosopher, and adventurer who led a stranded Greek army to safety through the Persian wilderness.

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   2 Sept 2024

   Episode 20: The life of Camillus - Part 2

   We'd love to hear from youIn 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 the...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

3.6 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

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Social presence

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YouTube

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Engagement

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