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Mentioned in 11 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 11 episodes

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Thomas Banks
when discussing Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar' and the theme of hidden motives.
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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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Rishad Tobaccowala
as an example of aligning with the trend, referencing Julius Caesar.
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Rishad Tobaccowala: Rethinking Work
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Jack Fowler
when referencing a line about Colossus in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
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The Colossus of Trump
Mentioned in the context of discussing Shakespeare's Roman plays and their sources.
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Antony and Cleopatra
Mentioned throughout the podcast as a source of insights on leadership and power dynamics.
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Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall
Mentioned by Jim Wallace as a personal history found in textbooks.
Is the Bible Reliable?
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Father Wesley Walker
in the context of comparing "Doctor Faustus" to other English plays.
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
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Unknown Speaker
in relation to Nietzsche's analysis of Julius Caesar and Brutus.
The Gay Science #9 (II.98-II.107)
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Srikumar Rao
as the origin of the quote 'And whether we shall meet again, I know not' from Julius Caesar.
2196 | Dr. Srikumar Rao: “And Whether We Shall Meet Again, I Know Not.”
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Robert Harrison
when discussing Shakespeare's portrayal of crowds.
Jeffrey Schnapp on the Phenomenon of Crowds
Mentioned as the playwright whose works were considered for adaptation by Orson Welles, including "King Lear", "Richard III", "The Merchant of Venice", "Measure for Measure", and "Julius Caesar"
The Cinema of Orson Welles by Peter Bogdanovich ~ Full Audiobook
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William Ramsey
in a discussion about the responsibility of the masses.
Transhumanists, Transhumanism, and the Untold History of Canada with Author and Journalist Matthew Ehret. (2022)
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Spencer Klavan
in a discussion about the importance of reading Julius Caesar.
Speaking Your Mind, Markle's "Diva" Moment, and the Importance of Dads, with Spencer Klavan | Ep. 382
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Ryan Holiday
as one of the books Napoleon took on his Egypt campaign.
You Are Not Too Busy To Read
Ruft Caesar, als er von Brutus, der eigentlich sein Freund war, umgebracht wird.
Folge 1 - Vom Countrygirl zur Popikone
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Sam Leith
regarding the upcoming auction at Sotheby's.
Sotheby's Talks | Shakespeare: A Man For All Time, with Tracy-Ann Oberman
Referenced as the play about Julius Caesar that the Folger Shakespeare Library is known for.
S30E4: Julius Caesar and His Wives | Cossutia, Cornelia, Pompeia, and Calpurnia

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