The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085

Alex Petkas is a historian, writer, and podcaster. What can one of history's greatest empires, and its most notorious leaders, teach us about the modern world? We all know the story of Julius Caesar and his famous assassination... but what really happened? And what lessons from Ancient Rome still shape our lives today? Expect to learn why learning about Roman history is useful or instructive at helping us in the modern world, what Caesar's life teaches us about being a good person, what actually happened the night Caesar crossed the Rubicon, how Cleopatra managed to secretly meet Caesar inside the palace at Alexandria, what Caesar's his last night looked like, the convincing argument that convinced Brutus that killing Caesar was necessary and much more... Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠⁠ Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first

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The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085 is an episode from Modern Wisdom by Chris Williamson.

This episode is 121:15 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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