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The 1020: The War that Made the Roman Empire with Barry Strauss

In today’s episode Ralph talks with Dr. Barry Strauss about “The War that Made the Roman Empire” and what we can learn about leadership from Augustus.

An Interview with Classicist and Military Historian Barry Strauss

Victor Davis Hanson and Barry Strauss discuss his recent book, The War That Made the Roman Empire, and his friendship and experiences with Victor as classicists and military historians. Don’t miss them on the Roman Empire, reshaping the West, and his fascinating thesis.

The long history of disinformation during war

While we might crave information, we are right to be suspicious of the sources that provide it.

Russia and Ukraine peace talks likely have nothing to do with ‘peace’

History shows that such talks are a way station to the real arena: the battlefield.

A Reawakened West?

“The West is like an old man waking up and discovering, to his surprise, that he still has some youthful vigor left. But it’s not stirring fast enough.”

China and Restoring the Russian Empire: Insights from Ancient Rome…and from Barry Strauss

Barry Stuart Strauss, professor of history (HIST).

“Actium and Ukraine both remind us of just how difficult war is.”

A Fresh Take on Why Octavian Won the War Against Antony and Cleopatra

Ars Technica chats with historian Barry Strauss about his new book, The War that Made the Roman Empire.

“Strauss is one of my favorite historians, and this may be his best book in a distinguished career. ” – John Wilson

“Strauss is one of my favorite historians, and this may be his best book in a distinguished career. ” – John Wilson

The Battle that Saddled Cleopatra with an Undeserved Bad Rep

Having spent a lifetime being underestimated by men, Cleopatra knew how to take advantage of their mistake.

Unions’ Value: from the Ancient World to Today

But for ordinary people to join together to increase their say in the workplace, rather than simply to accept the dictates of management, should warm even the coldest heart of any believer in democracy.

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