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Mentioned in 36 episodes

Julius Caesar

Book • 2004
The play, written in 1599, explores themes of political power, honor, and fate versus free will.

It centers around the conspiracy led by Brutus and Cassius to assassinate Julius Caesar, fearing his rise to power could lead to tyranny.

The play delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its characters and the consequences of their actions, culminating in a civil war.

The characters, including Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony, represent different facets of political ideology and personal conviction.

The play is known for its iconic lines and its enduring relevance in examining the dynamics of power and political decisions.

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Mentioned in 36 episodes

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Ryan Holiday
in reference to Cato being a character in it.
126 snips
The Daily Stoic's Guide to Spirituality (w/ Ryan Holiday)
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Gary Parr
as a play he learned about in 10th grade that taught him about power and leadership.
96 snips
Who Pays for “Messiah”?
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Jeremy Wayne Tate
as an example text included on the Texas reading list and classical school syllabi.
59 snips
Jeremy Wayne Tate - The TAC Podcast
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Victor Davis Hanson
, referencing Julius Caesar's description of Cassius or Brutus.
46 snips
VDH Interviews Sebastian Gorka
Mentioned as one of Shakespeare's plays based on a character in the British theatrical imagination.
43 snips
Civilization #51 - Shakespeare's Language of Empire
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Thomas Banks
when discussing Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar' and the theme of hidden motives.
32 snips
Episode 262: "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare, Acts 2 & 3
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Alex Petkus
when discussing the potential for discovering lost writings of Julius Caesar among the Herculaneum scrolls.
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106 - The New Indiana Jones - w/ Dr. Brent Seales
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Tanya Charlton
as a book whose soliloquies from are being memorized by students.
25 snips
Horatius at the Bridge & Memory Work in Classical Education
Mentioned as a play that Booth performed with his brothers, viewing Lincoln as a tyrant akin to Caesar.
22 snips
615: Lincoln Conspiracy: a Diary, a Mummy and The Escape of John Wilkes Booth
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Rishad Tobaccowala
as an example of aligning with the trend, referencing Julius Caesar.
21 snips
Rishad Tobaccowala: Rethinking Work

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