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Mentioned in 12 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 12 episodes

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Rishad Tobaccowala

as an example of aligning with the trend, referencing Julius Caesar.

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Rishad Tobaccowala: Rethinking Work

Mentioned by

Jack Fowler

when referencing a line about Colossus in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

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The Colossus of Trump

Natalie Haynes

mentions that Sinner the poet, is the one who doesn't die of old age in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

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Catullus

Mentioned in the context of discussing Shakespeare's Roman plays and their sources.

12 snips

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?

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Unknown Speaker

in relation to Nietzsche's analysis of Julius Caesar and Brutus.

The Gay Science #9 (II.98-II.107)

Mentioned by

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.”

Mentioned by

Robert Harrison

when discussing Shakespeare's portrayal of crowds.

Jeffrey Schnapp on the Phenomenon of Crowds

Quoted by

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)

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

Referenced by

Sam Leith

regarding the upcoming auction at Sotheby's.

Sotheby's Talks | Shakespeare: A Man For All Time, with Tracy-Ann Oberman

Ruft Caesar, als er von Brutus, der eigentlich sein Freund war, umgebracht wird.

Folge 1 - Vom Countrygirl zur Popikone

Mentioned by

Stephen Colbert

when recalling a paper he wrote comparing Julius Caesar to Christopher Marlowe's Tamerlan the Great.

Intro Rewind: Talking Heads (Extended)

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 [biography]

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of the books Napoleon took on his Egypt campaign.

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