Barry Strauss
Ancient Conflicts, Modern Lessons

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August 3, 2026
Israel vs. Empire
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The modern state, if it forgets the tragedies of ancient Israel, could die from disunity. My blog post for Hoover's Freedom Frequency.

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August 3, 2026
A Night In Jerusalem
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History and a city at war. My guest blog post for The Volokh Conspiracy.

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August 3, 2026
Clint Eastwood, Tough Neighborhoods, and Israel
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How an American filmmaker's works resonate with Jewish history. My guest blog post for The Volokh Conspiracy.

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August 3, 2026
Freedom Fighters
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What coins and papyri tell us about the ideals of ancient Jewish rebels. My guest blog for The Volokh Conspiracy.

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August 3, 2026
What Have the Rebels Ever Done For Us?
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A balance sheet of three major Jewish revolts against Rome. My post for the Volokh Conspiracy.

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July 30, 2026
Guest Blogging for The Volokh Conspiracy
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I guest-blogged about Jews vs. Rome for The Volokh Conspiracy.

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ANTIQUITAS Podcast

How to Win a War? Ask Clausewitz

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When we talk about war today, we are speaking the language of Clausewitz, whether we know it or not. He is the most influential and perhaps the most profound of military thinkers, but he is often misunderstood. Let's get to know him better.

How to Win a War? Ask Sun Tzu

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The great ancient Chinese military theorist, Sun Tzu, is the master of the indirect way of war.  His work, The Art of War, still speaks to us today.

How to Win a War? Ask Thucydides

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The great ancient Greek historian and theorist still has a lot to teach us about war, strategy, and democracy. "The future is likely to resemble the past," Thucydides wrote, claiming that "my work is a possession for all time." Was he right? Join me, and you can decide.
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