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In The Same Meadow
In this podcast we take a quote from Seneca, discuss its meaning, and apply it to some modern life lessons.
Published on 9 hours ago
Who Frontinus Was, Why He Is Important, And Why You Should Read Him
Several days ago I published a new, annotated translation of the "Stratagems" of Frontinus. It is a vastly underappreciated classic of military theory. In this podcast, I present the work and the a…
Published on 1 month ago
The Story of Akulka's Husband (Podcast)
In this podcast we discuss the story of "Akulka's Husband," which is found in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel "The House of the Dead." What does the story mean, and what conclusions can be drawn from it?
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
When Someone Else Has Control Of Your Work, Problems Inevitably Arise
When you give control of your work to third parties, you must take care that they do not corrupt or destroy what you have created. We use the story of the development and issuance of the M16 rifle i…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
When A Neighbor's House Burns, Neglected Fires Tend To Gain Strength
We tend to think that the problems of others do not affect us. But we are all connected in one way or another. And when your neighbor's house in on fire, it's your problem too. You have a responsi…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Sometimes Winning Is Not Enough
Sometimes even a decisive victory is not enough. Your victory may immediately be followed by greater challenges that test you to the ultimate limit. There is no such thing as reaching an "end zone.…
Published on 5 months ago
Book Review: "General Eoin O'Duffy: The Political Life Of An Irish Firebrand" (Podcast)
This podcast is a book review of "General Eoin O'Duffy: The Political Life Of An Irish Firebrand," by Jack Traynor. This book is a scholarly but brief political biography of a key figure of Irish p…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
If You're Not Losing, You're Not Learning
If you encounter someone who claims to have a perfect record, and says he has never lost in some field of endeavor, take the claim with a grain of salt. Statements like this often do not tell the wh…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The Branches Of Government And Their Responsibilities
In this podcast we describe the three branches of the United States government, their responsibilities, and some related details.
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Times Must Be Right For Extraordinary Characters
For a great personality to flourish and find expression, the historical times must be favorable. History is filled with examples of great men who withered in obscurity simply because the periods in …
Published on 9 months ago