Welcome to the Captains of History Podcast, where we explore the lives of the remarkable leaders who have shaped our world. Once, the Great Man Theory dominated historical discourse, with Thomas Carlyle declaring, ”The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Today, many emphasize the power of economic, social, and political trends and forces over individual actions. But the truth lies in between. While trends shape history, the impact of extraordinary individuals cannot be i ...
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The Roman world is plunged into civil war as Caesar and Pompey struggle for mastery over the Republic.De către Captains of History
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Julius Caesar faces the greatest challenge of his life, when a Captain of the Gauls arises to challenge him.De către Captains of History
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Julius Caesar journeys to the edge of the world and the triumvirate suffers a devastating setback.De către Captains of History
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Julius Caesar starts on the epic journey that was the conquest of Gaul, while Rome is racked by political violence.De către Captains of History
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Julius Caesar ascends the Cursus Honorum, has his first taste of provincial command and wins military glory.De către Captains of History
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Julius Caesar takes his first step into the volatile politics of the Roman Republic.De către Captains of History
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On the 12th of July, 100 BC, Gaius Julius Caesar is born, and the world is changed forever.De către Captains of History
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Welcome to the Captains of History Podcast.De către Captains of History
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