Marcus Aurelius was smart. He was rich and powerful. He won wars and conquered territories.
But that doesn’t explain why we are still talking about his Meditations so many thousands of years later. As Brand Blandshard would observe of Marcus’s writings 1984,
"Few care now about the marches and countermarches of the Roman commanders. What the centuries have ... Show More
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Kyle Carpenter on Courage, Survival, and What Comes After
The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States, given for extraordinary courage in the face of danger. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient, to talk about what that kind of courage really looks like and what com ... Show More
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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>--------</p> <p>Actor Michael Imperioli is best known for a string of memorable onscreen performances that include <em>Goodfellas</em>, <em>Th ... Show More
