Members-Only Deep Dives

Tolkien On Overcoming Evil

Why your fight matters...

Sep 11 •

The Darkest Day in Roman History?

It wasn't what you think it was...

Sep 9 •

How to Be King & Get to Heaven

Saint Louis's advice to his son...

Sep 4 •

Can You Lose with Honor?

Lessons from the Emperor who faced defeat with dignity...

Sep 2 •

How Much Do You Need to Be Happy?

It might be more than you think...

Aug 28 •

The Rise & Fall of a Master

One fatal oversight can cost your family nearly everything...

Aug 26 •

Why You Should be a Farmer

Cato the Elder's timeless advice, and warning, to the Romans and to us...

Aug 12 •

How to Pick Your Team

How the world’s top explorer hired his men...

Aug 7 •

The Rewards of Practicing What You Preach

When Attila the Hun & Pope Leo the Great changed the course of history...

Aug 5 •

My Interview with an Archduke

Habsburg rules for life...

Jul 31 •

How (Not) to Ruin Everything

The 3 mistakes that cost a man his kingdom...

Jul 29 •

Tolkien’s Secret to a Lasting Marriage

His advice on finding your "soul-mate"…

Jul 24 •

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