Throughout history, people have bet on everything and anything. From the mundane to the extremely important. From casino bets to bets on science, and even the future of humanity.
These bets can serve as vehicles to win or lose tons of money or as a way to prove a point. Other times they are just done on a lark.
Either way, bets, and wagers have literally s ... Show More
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Sparta: The Ancient Greek Warrior State
Few societies in history have inspired as much fascination as ancient Sparta. It was a city-state built on discipline, military power, and a way of life unlike anywhere else in the ancient world. From its feared hoplite army to its rigid social system, Sparta became one of histor ... Show More
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#239 – Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth
Niall Ferguson is a historian at Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the author of 16 books on the history of money, war, power, and catastrophe. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – The Prisoner Wine Company: https://theprisonerwine.com/lex to g ... Show More
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