The Basement: Alex Petkas | Julius Caesar's Final 24 Hours
Summary
Alex Pechus, a classics PhD and host of *Cost of Glory*, discusses his journey from gaming to academia and back to entrepreneurship. He explores how ancient texts like Plato and Homer offer practical wisdom for modern life, using the story of Caesar’s “statue moment” to illustrate the power of emulation. The episode also covers his dissertation on Synesius of Cyrene and Hypatia, highlighting how classical philosophy served as a cultural bridge in the late Roman Empire.
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