Best Barry Reese Podcasts (2025)

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Owen Rees, "The Far Edges of the Known World: Life Beyond the Borders of Ancient Civilization" (Norton, 2025) 1:24:30

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18h ago1:24:30

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When Ovid was exiled from Rome to a border town on the Black Sea, he despaired at his bleak and barbarous new surroundings. Like many Greeks and Romans, Ovid thought the outer reaches of his world was where civilization ceased to exist. Our own fascination with the Greek and Roman world has for centuries followed this perspective, shrouding culture…

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Born to be Golden 58:56

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LaToya practically takes over this episode. Having had only 3 hours of sleep and just getting back from running errands with Gwen, LaToya manages to hijack almost the first twenty minutes of the show. She’s talking on fumes despite also having to work on payroll. Barry graciously allows it. Talk turns to television, LaToya’s news/pop culture blacko…

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“Plato and the Tyrant” with author James Romm 58:06

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In 388 BCE, Plato, at the age of about forty and in the midst of writing The Republic, visited for the first time the then-Greek city state of Syracuse, on the eastern shores of Sicily. Syracuse was ruled by a tyrant, Dionysius, who on death was followed by his son, also a tyrant. Over the course of his three separate visits to Syracuse over the ye…

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Andre Miller on Death of True Point Guards, Hilarious NBA Stories, Pickup Battles vs. 90's Utah Jazz 1:12:03

4d ago1:12:03

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Andre Miller is one of the most underrated point guards in NBA history, and he sat down with Matt to share his journey on and off the court. From his unlikely path through Utah to becoming the NBA’s iron man, Miller explains how he managed such incredible longevity without the modern training craze. He dives into stories about Carmelo Anthony, Blak…

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Rob Font, Tatiana Suarez, Noche UFC predictions 54:08

5d ago54:08

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton look ahead to this Saturday’s Noche UFC card in San Antonio with two fighters set to compete: Rob Font and Tatiana Suarez. First up, bantamweight veteran Rob Font joins the show to discuss preparing for yet another short-notice opponent change and how training in Texas with Gordon Ryan has sharpened his ground game. He als…

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Explorers Podcast: Caspin Resources (ASX:CPN) 21:05

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In this episode, Barry chats to Greg Miles, Managing Director of Caspin Resources (ASX:CPN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Explorers Podcast: Ariana Resources (ASX:AA2) 21:09

2h ago21:09

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In this episode, Barry chats to Kerim Sener, Managing Director of Ariana Resources (ASX:AA2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Rachel Nichols from Basketball Hall of Fame ft. Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Maya Moore 35:23

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This past weekend, Rachel Nichols represented All the Smoke and caught up with three newly minted Basketball Hall of Famers, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Maya Moore. Rachel and guests discuss their evolutions from hopeful hoopers to immortalized legends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Modestas Bukauskas on successful 2nd UFC stint, Kevin Iole talks UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 1:10:44

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for another episode of UFC Unfiltered! Fresh off his biggest career win in Paris, light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas reflects on his successful second stint and the father-son dynamics in play for both he and training partner Tom Aspinall. Later, retired combat sports journalist Kevin Iole joins to recap UFC Paris…

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Explorers Podcast: Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX:BCM) 22:03

5d ago22:03

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In this episode, Barry chats to Andrew Reid, Managing Director of Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX:BCM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Michael Irvin's Hilarious NFL Stories, Wild $100M Lawsuit Story & The GOAT of Football 1:16:10

11d ago1:16:10

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Michael Irvin pulls up to All The Smoke for a conversation that goes in every direction imaginable. The Hall of Famer opens up about his $100M lawsuit, the rift between Micah Parsons and the Cowboys, and the devastating fall of Shedeur Sanders in the NFL Draft. He shares behind-the-scenes stories on recruiting Deion Sanders to Dallas, playing with …

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Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, "Landscapes of Warfare: Urartu and Assyria in the Ancient Middle East" (UP of Colorado, 2025) 58:49

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Landscapes of Warfare: Urartu and Assyria in the Ancient Middle East (University Press of Colorado, 2025) by Dr. Tiffany Earley-Spadoni offers an in-depth exploration of the Urartian empire, which occupied the highlands of present-day Turkey, Armenia, and Iran in the early first millennium BCE. Lesser known than its rival, the Neo-Assyrian empire, …

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Donte Johnson on Contract-Securing KO at DWCS, Jon Anik on UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 54:11

12d ago54:11

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Jim and Matt return from the Labor Day break with recent Dana White’s Contender Series standout Donte Johnson and the great Jon Anik for today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered. Fresh off a short-notice first-round knockout that secured his UFC contract, Johnson reflects on his rapid rise. Noticeably slimmer than the 297-pound collegiate defensive linema…

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Oswyn Murray, "The Muse of History: The Ancient Greeks from the Enlightenment to the Present" (Harvard UP, 2024) 1:02:16

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The study of ancient Greece has been central to Western conceptions of history since the Renaissance. The Muse of History: The Ancient Greeks from the Enlightenment to the Present (Harvard UP, 2024) traces the shifting patterns of this preoccupation in the last three centuries, in which successive generations have reinterpreted the Greeks in the li…

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Explorers Podcast: Axel REE (ASX:AXL) 20:00

7d ago20:00

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In this episode Barry chats to Paul Dickson, Non-Executive Chair of Axel REE (ASX:AXL) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Matthew D. C. Larsen and Mark Letteney, "Ancient Mediterranean Incarceration" (U California Press, 2025) 1:20:39

8d ago1:20:39

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Ancient Mediterranean Incarceration (open access) examines spaces, practices, and ideologies of incarceration in the ancient Mediterranean basin from 300 BCE to 600 CE. Analyzing a wide range of sources—including legal texts, archaeological findings, documentary evidence, and visual materials—Matthew D. C. Larsen and Mark Letteney argue that prison…

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Explorers Podcast: Ballard Mining (ASX:BM1) 18:33

10d ago18:33

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In this episode Barry chats to Paul Brennan, Managing Director of Ballard Mining (ASX:BM1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Explorers Podcast: BHP Xplor 20:09

11d ago20:09

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In this episode Barry chats to Marley Palin, Head of Innovation & Xplor at BHP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Sean Brady, Benoît Saint Denis, guest co-host Din Thomas 57:03

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On today’s UFC Unfiltered, the one and only Din Thomas fills in for Matt Serra for an episode with Jim Norton that invites welterweight contender Sean Brady and French lightweight Benoît Saint Denis on as guests. Frustrated by two fight dates falling through, Brady outlines two specific opponents he’s ready to fight on a minute’s notice — preferabl…

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Brad Tavares, Charles Johnson & UFC Shanghai reactions 57:14

21d ago57:14

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On today’s UFC Unfiltered, Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome middleweight veteran Brad Tavares and flyweight contender Charles Johnson. Two weeks out from UFC Paris, Tavares explains how he’s keeping his 37-year-old body primed to break his tie with Michael Bisping for the most middleweight wins in UFC history. Fresh off a $50K bonus knockout in Sh…

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Walter Scheidel, "What Is Ancient History?" (Princeton UP, 2025) 59:20

15d ago59:20

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It’s easy to think that ancient history is, well, ancient history—obsolete, irrelevant, unjustifiably focused on Greece and Rome, and at risk of extinction. In What Is Ancient History?, Walter Scheidel presents a compelling case for a new kind of ancient history—a global history that captures antiquity’s pivotal role as a decisive phase in human de…

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Francesca Stavrakopoulou, "God: An Anatomy" (Knopf, 2022) 44:50

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The scholarship of theology and religion teaches us that the God of the Bible was without a body, only revealing himself in the Old Testament in words mysteriously uttered through his prophets, and in the New Testament in the body of Christ. The portrayal of God as corporeal and masculine is seen as merely metaphorical, figurative, or poetic. But, …

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Barbara H. Rosenwein, "Winter Dreams: A Historical Guide to Old Age" (Reaktion, 2025) 46:39

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Winter Dreams: A Historical Guide to Old Age (Reaktion, 2025) is an evocative history of the ways the old have thought, felt and expressed themselves over two millennia, tracking the experience of ageing through artistic, literary and historical records. While old age is often depicted as ‘sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything’, Dr. Ba…

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Anthony Hernandez & Caio Borralho talk middleweight pecking order 53:49

26d ago53:49

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome top middleweight contenders Anthony Hernandez and Caio Borralho to discuss the 185-pound title picture after Khamzat Chimaev’s win. Hernandez recaps his submission victory over Roman Dolidze, previews his recently announced UFC Vancouver bout vs. Reinier de Ridder, and shares a laugh with Matt about their mutual ap…

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Explorers Podcast: Redcastle Resources (ASX:RC1) 18:51

21d ago18:51

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In this episode Barry chats to Ron Miller, Non-executive Director of Redcastle Resources (ASX:RC1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Barry Strauss, "Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire" (Simon & Schuster, 2025) 44:57

28d ago44:57

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Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire (Simon & Schuster, 2025) by Barry Strauss recounts the history and events of three major uprisings: the Great Revolt of 66–70 CE, which led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, culminating in the Siege of Masada, where defenders chose mass suicide over surrend…

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UFC 319 debrief, taking victory laps w/ Drakkar Klose & Loopy Godinez 48:03

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Matt and Jim unpack the action of UFC 319 on an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites two victorious fighters from the card in Drakkar Klose and Loopy Godinez. Joining first is Klose, and the lightweight calls in to discuss the keys to his unanimous decision win over a tricky veteran like Edson Barboza. Drakkar touches on the memory of his decease…

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Explorers Podcast: Asra Minerals (ASX:ASR) 18:50

28d ago18:50

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In this episode Barry chats to Paul Stephen, Managing Director and CEO of Asra Minerals (ASX:ASR) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Learning Ancient Languages: A Conversation with Antonia Ruppel 1:37:18

23d ago1:37:18

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Sanskritist and seasoned teacher Dr. Antonia Ruppel shares her views on the merits and pitfalls of academic enterprise, the brave new world of self-employed scholarship and the teaching of ancient languages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy New Books Network

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Explorers Podcast: Terra Metals (ASX:TM1) 23:45

27d ago23:45

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In this episode Barry chats to Thomas Line, CEO and Managing Director of Terra Metals (ASX:TM1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Michelle Obama on Presidential Pressure, Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese & Michael Jordan Stories 1:19:08

1M ago1:19:08

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother, former college basketball coach Craig Robinson, sit down with Matt and Stak for a rare, unfiltered conversation. From growing up on the South Side of Chicago to navigating life on the biggest stage in the world, the siblings share how family, values, and hoops shaped their journey. Michelle shares p…

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Audrey Truschke, "India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent" (Princeton UP, 2025) 44:10

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I’m Nicholas Gordon, host of the Asian Review of Books podcast, done in partnership with the New Books Network. On this show, we interview authors writing in, around, and about the Asia-Pacific region. How do you tell the story of India–not just the modern-day country, but the whole region of South Asia, home to over two billion people? Historian A…

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Guest co-host Forrest Griffin talks UFC 319 w/ Geoff Neal & Chase Hooper 54:53

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There is no replacing Matt Serra. But when the champ can’t make the show, it’s never a bad idea to get another champ to fill in — and that’s exactly what today’s Unfiltered episode delivers with Forrest Griffin talking UFC 319 w/ guest callers Geoff Neal and Chase Hooper. First up, 11th-ranked welterweight Geoff Neal reflects on his inspiring journ…

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Explorers Podcast: True North Copper (ASX:TNC) 20:44

28d ago20:44

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In this episode Barry chats to Bevan Jones, Managing Director of True North Copper (ASX:TNC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Dricus Du Plessis talks Chimaev matchup, Elijah Smith discusses viral slam KO, UFC 319 picks! 1:00:35

1M ago1:00:35

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, we break down the massive Paramount + TKO deal — a jaw-dropping 7-year, $7.7 BILLION U.S. rights agreement starting in 2026. First, Jim and Matt catch up with middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis — gearing up for his fourth straight title fight and third defense. Dricus weighs in on Saturday’s epic UFC 319 t…

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Tatiana Bur, "Technologies of the Marvellous in Ancient Greek Religion" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 55:56

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Tatiana Bur, Technologies of the Marvellous in Ancient Greek Religion (Cambridge UP, 2025) This open-access book investigates the ways that technological, and especially mechanical, strategies were integrated into ancient Greek religion. By analysing a range of evidence, from the tragic use of the deus ex machina to Hellenistic epigrams to ancient …

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Explorers Podcast: Green Critical Minerals (ASX:GCM) 21:24

1M ago21:24

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In this episode Barry chats to Clinton Booth, Managing Director of Green Critical Minerals (ASX:GCM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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First Boba Tea Trip 54:55

1M ago54:55

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It’s back-to-school time, and Barry’s classes are overcrowded. There are not enough desks for every student. And there are already classes that he could do without. LaToya has been up for more than 24 hours since having her first boba tea, and so she deliriously rambles and hijacks the first part of the show. She suggests implementing specific runt…

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David Justice Opens Up On Playing With Deion Sanders, Jeter, Steroids Era & The Impact of Moneyball 1:51:13

1M ago1:51:13

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MLB legend David Justice steps into All The Smoke for a rare and raw conversation about life on and off the field. From his early days with the Atlanta Braves to winning two World Series titles with both the Braves and Yankees, Justice takes us through iconic moments, unforgettable teammates, and the pressures of playing under the brightest lights.…

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Andre Fili, Roman Dolidze, UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez picks 52:11

1M ago52:11

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With a fight card to look forward to, Jim and Matt invite a pair of all-action veterans on to the show in Andre Fili and Roman Dolidze. A longtime friend of the show, Andre Fili returns to UFC Unfiltered for the first time as a father in one of his most thoughtful interviews yet. He talks about the life changes since welcoming his son Valor, how fa…

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Austin Bashi talks first UFC win, Jimmy Drago on overcoming obstacles ahead of DWCS shot 53:26

1M ago53:26

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Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered delivers a powerful mix of rising talent and personal triumph as Jim and Matt welcome UFC featherweight prospect Austin Bashi and DWCS hopeful Jimmy Drago. First up is Bashi, fresh off his first UFC victory — a slick first-round submission over John Yannis. He reflects on bouncing back from his debut loss, chasing …

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Explorers Podcast: Belararox (ASX:BRX) 20:01

1M ago20:01

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In this episode Barry chats to Arvind Misra, Managing Director of Belararox (ASX:BRX) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stockhead

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Robert Morstein-Marx, "Julius Caesar and the Roman People" (Cambridge UP, 2021) 1:27:12

1M ago1:27:12

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Julius Caesar was no aspiring autocrat seeking to realize the imperial future but an unusually successful republican leader who was measured against the Republic's traditions and its greatest heroes of the past. Catastrophe befell Rome not because Caesar (or anyone else) turned against the Republic, its norms, and institutions, but because Caesar's…

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David Chaffetz, "Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires" (Norton, 2025) 47:19

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No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and relig…