Caesar's only eyewitness account of the battle of Alesia is biased, but he accurately portrays the dangerousness of the situation. Caesar and his cavalry defeat the Gauls and turn the tide of the battle, forcing the enemy to head back uphill dejectedly.
Julius Caesar arrives at the Battle of Alesia wearing his signature red cloak and turns the tide of the battle with reinforcements, causing both sides to fight harder. The battle is described as a murderous, bloody game with cheers coming from the battle lines of people who are not involved in the fighting.
This podcast discusses the myth of Roman invincibility and what made the Roman army so successful in warfare. It addresses how advancements in technology and discipline allowed the Roman army to overpower their enemies.
In a letter from Labienus, Caesar was informed that all the Belgae, located north of the area he was campaigning, were hatching a plot against the Roman people. Caesar reasoned that since they were working together against him, it justified him going after them.
This episode discusses the dilemma faced by followers of Ambiorix as to whether or not to rebel against the Romans, weighing high-minded causes against the risk of failure and the high chances of losing everything that matters to them, as well as the fate of Ambiorix and his tribe at the hands of Caesar.
Tim Ferriss interviews Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, where they discuss morality and restoring the common good in today's divided times. They also talk about the power of human perspective and changing our viewpoints for a better collective "we".