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Beware the Ides: How Autocracy Sows Its Own Downfall
Caesar’s downfall created a vacuity in Ancient Rome. The Republic was never restored, but was Imperial Rome truly…
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Eudaimonia: The Endgame of Human Flourishing?
Finite endings create stagnation, while openness to growth fosters true order.
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A Coin for the Ages: Napoleon’s Eternal Vigil in Silver
The 2021 St. Helena 1 oz Napoleon Angel silver bullion coin, produced by the East India Company, is…
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Breaking Free from Echo Chambers with the Socratic Method
We Crave Confirmation and Resent Contradiction
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Unboxing History: My Rare Napoleon Medal Set from La Collection Impériale
I recently acquired this wooden box of 24 Napoleonic medals. Very little information exists on this set; here’s…
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The Intellectual and Political World of Emperor Hadrian: Ancient Rome’s Humble Ruler
My thoughts on the life of Rome’s most humble ruler and his lasting impact on history.
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Napoléon I, 5 Francs, 1812, Paris, Silver Coin
Owning a piece of history from the world’s most famous leader.