Emperors & Kings

How to Use a Victory

In 1535, Charles V won the war, and an even greater peace...

11 hrs ago • James

How Marcus Aurelius Faced the Day

How Rome's most virtuous emperor dealt with stress and difficult people...

Feb 17 • James

The Man Who Refused to Accept Decline

How Venice reversed her greatest humiliation...

Jan 20 • James

Famous Fathers of History: From Faithful to Feckless

5 examples to follow, 5 to avoid...

Jan 8 • Evan Amato

1:24:49

The Goodness of King Wenceslas

The Good King left far more than the inspiration for a popular Christmas Carol...

Dec 23, 2025 • James

The Man Who Saved Venice

In 1509, the glory of Venice was all but extinguished. One man would reignite it in spectacular style...

Dec 9, 2025 • James

1:57:12

The Heroism of the Leper King

How Baldwin IV of Jerusalem bore the worst misfortune with dignity and heroism...

Nov 25, 2025 • James

1:58:22

The Noblest of Lost Causes

How one exiled prince almost overthrew the British state...

Nov 4, 2025 • James

2:08:20

The King Who Refused a Crown

Watch now | How a King lost a crown but retained his honour...

Oct 28, 2025 • James

1:38:22

How to Be King & Get to Heaven

Saint Louis's advice to his son...

Sep 4, 2025 • Evan Amato

Can You Lose with Honor?

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

Sep 2, 2025 • James

4 Rules for Timeless Style

From the best-dressed man of the 20th century…

Aug 21, 2025 • Evan Amato

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