In a period of only about 100 years, Athens went from relative obscurity, to becoming an influential empire, to collapsing into ruin. My guest today will guide us through the dramatic arc of this city-state and the larger-than-life characters that contributed to it. His name is David Stuttard, and he’s a classicist and the […]| The Art of Manliness
Unlock the secrets of a man's journey through life. Learn about the stages and transitions that shape us from birth to old age.| The Art of Manliness
A look at the Hemingway you may not know.| The Art of Manliness
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Friday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in March 2010. While writing our first book, The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern […]| The Art of Manliness
How to Make Anger Your Ally| The Art of Manliness
Podcast #1,089: The 6 Practices of the Ultimate Morning Routine| The Art of Manliness
If asked to think about the greatest generals of the ancient world, one name is likely to come to mind first: Alexander the Great — the incomparable military commander who amassed the world’s largest empire by the time he was but thirty years old. A name that probably won’t come to mind, however, is […]| The Art of Manliness
Podcast #1,079: Rooted Living in a Shallow Age — A Shepherd’s Guide to the Good Life| The Art of Manliness
Recover your personal manhood with the help of 'Fire in the Belly' by Sam Keen. Explore the concept of 'fire in the belly' and its significance for modern men.| The Art of Manliness
It’s a new year and millions of people around the world are making resolutions to improve themselves in the months to come. A large portion of those resolution-makers are probably making the same well-intentioned vows they made last January: “This is the year I’ll get in shape…learn a new language…get the garage organized… ” But […]| The Art of Manliness
Most were criminals and slaves who could not even feed themselves, and yet, through talented swordplay and a knack for survival, they could attain great fame in the arena.| The Art of Manliness
Interview with author Andrew Vietze about his book Becoming Teddy Roosevelt.| The Art of Manliness
In the first year of his presidency, the press used Theodore Roosvelt's name in connection with the word "strenuous" over 10,000 times.| The Art of Manliness
If you’ve been following The Art of Manliness for awhile, you know we’re big fans of Theodore Roosevelt. The man embodied the Strenuous Life. He was a rancher, a soldier, a hunter, a statesman, and a practitioner of boxing and judo. But what many people don’t know about Roosevelt was that he was also an […]| The Art of Manliness
The battle cry has played an integral and fascinating role in the history of masculinity. Today we highlight 20 battle cries through the ages and around the world.| The Art of Manliness
A longform primer on what made Plato such an enduring figure in world history.| The Art of Manliness
This article series is now available as a professionally formatted, distraction free ebook to read offline at your leisure. Click here to buy. Welcome back to our series on The Spartan Way, which seeks to illuminate the lessons the ancient Spartans can teach modern men – not in their details, but in the general principles that lie beneath, and can still […]| The Art of Manliness
Despite his sometimes poor reputation, if you look at Ulysses Grant more closely, you can find a shining example of courage, resilience, and quiet dignity.| The Art of Manliness
How to Execute: The Discipline of Following Through| The Art of Manliness
Before the end, they would face every imaginable peril, and the Bull Moose himself, who had defied death on so many occasions, would come face to face with his mortality.| The Art of Manliness
Podcast #1,042: Flying, Hosting, Regifting, and More — All Your Holiday Etiquette Questions Answered| The Art of Manliness
While it might not seem so at first blush, the history of the bachelor in America is complex and truly fascinating. When colonists first settled America, the bachelor as an identity didn’t even exist. But as time passed, bachelors became one of the driving forces shaping our concept of manliness in America. In fact, […]| The Art of Manliness
Henry David Thoreau is one of America’s most influential thinkers and writers. 164 years after it was published, Walden continues to inspire readers to get out into nature and march to the beat of their own drummer. But what was the worldview of the man who wrote those immortal words? Well, for one thing, […]| The Art of Manliness
For some Reagan is the embodiment of all that’s good in America, while for others he's the very opposite. Who was Reagan, the man?| The Art of Manliness
Nietzsche is one of the most polarizing and misunderstood of modern philosophers. Dismissed by some and misinterpreted by others, the real philosophy of Nietzsche in fact holds some incredibly life-affirming truths.| The Art of Manliness
What does it mean to live a good life? How can we achieve that good life? These are questions a Greek philosopher explored over 2,000 years ago.| The Art of Manliness
Nautical terms that we use everyday along with their origin and meaning.| The Art of Manliness
Theodore Roosevelt was a ball of energy, just waiting to be released on his physical, mental, and moral pursuits. Take a photo look at the literal balled fists of TR.| The Art of Manliness
The Boy Scouts of America has been a premier organization for teaching boys to be good men. Find out how you can celebrate it's 100th Anniversary.| The Art of Manliness
Our second original AoM comic features the life of Theodore Roosevelt and how he physically made his body.| The Art of Manliness
Dueling was once a way men settled scores and protected their honor. Let's take a look at the history of the affair of honor and the code duello which governed it.| The Art of Manliness
From intriguing to poignant, badass to virile, these words and phrases offer a man the chance to contemplate what he'd say right before his last breath.| The Art of Manliness
The Spartans were warriors par excellence, but their culture was much more complex. I unpack some of these complexities with historian Paul Rahe| The Art of Manliness
I’m a suburban man. Born and raised. I grew up in the suburbs of Oklahoma City. I now live in the suburbs of Tulsa. Suburban manhood has its own meaning and archetype — one that’s a weird and complex mixture of other archetypes of American manhood. Homeownership gives suburban men a chance to harness […]| The Art of Manliness
The Heroic Artisan is a powerful archetype of manliness in America. Learn about him here.| The Art of Manliness
During the late 18th century, when America was just in its infancy, three ideals of manhood competed for dominance: the Genteel Patriarch, the Heroic Artisan, and the Self-Made Man.| The Art of Manliness
A historical look at the bachelor in the 20th and 21st centuries.| The Art of Manliness
A short history of bachelorhood in colonial and revolutionary America.| The Art of Manliness
Podcast #1,003: Books, Routines, and Habits — The Founders’ Guide to Self-Improvement| The Art of Manliness
When you scroll through social media feeds today, you’ll find countless posts about “living your truth” and “being authentic.” These ideas feel so natural to us now that we rarely stop to ask where they came from or what they really mean. The concept of identity — how we understand ourselves — has undergone a […]| The Art of Manliness
It’s St. Patrick’s Day. Like a lot of Americans with Irish ancestors, I semi-celebrated the holiday growing up. Our family would eat corned beef and potatoes and decorate the house with shamrocks and pots of gold. We’d also watch St. Patrick’s Day-themed movies. There was Darby O’Gill and the Little People, of course, starring a crooning […]| The Art of Manliness
Learn about the Self-Made Man and his influence on manliness in America| The Art of Manliness
Plato’s Republic is a seminal treatise in Western political philosophy and thought. It hits on ideas that we’re still grappling with in our own time.| The Art of Manliness
These famous speeches lifted hearts in dark times, gave hope, inspired brave feats & changed the course of history.| The Art of Manliness
As urbanization and industrialization began to take off in the first half of the 19th century, thousands of young, single men migrated from farms to cities.| The Art of Manliness
Delve into the tradition of masculine hospitality and honor. Learn about the importance of practicing hospitality in ancient cultures and its implications for masculinity.| The Art of Manliness
An understanding of the culture, philosophy, and literature of antiquity has greatly enhanced my life, and it’s an education I think every man should be well-versed in.| The Art of Manliness
The town of Concord, Massachusetts has been famous twice in history. First as the location of the “shot heard round the world” which kickstarted the American Revolution in the 18th century, and second, as the home of several famous writers and thinkers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, in the 19th. My guest […]| The Art of Manliness
Above: Accidentally pulling a skylight onto his head in his 20s left a permanent welt that lasted for the rest of Hemingway’s life; it also gave him one of the many serious concussions he suffered over the years, which may have given him a traumatic brain injury, which may in turn partly explain some of […]| The Art of Manliness
I admittedly didn’t know much about Ernest Hemingway beyond his fine works of literature until I read Chris Hutcheson’s article, “The Hemingway You Didn’t Know: Papa’s Adventures.” Despite Hemingway’s flaws, he spent his life engaging in all manner of bad assery. I was so inspired by Chris’ article that I decided to put together some […]| The Art of Manliness
Throughout his long life Adams was a prodigious speaker and letter writer who never minced words, which has left us with a treasure trove of wisdom.| The Art of Manliness
It is often said that history repeats itself. But do these repetitions happen at random...or is some kind of regular cycle at work?| The Art of Manliness
When you think about ancient Greek tragedies, you probably think about people in togas spouting stilted, archaic language — stories written by stuffy playwrights to be watched by snooty audiences. My guest today argues that this common conception of Greek tragedies misses the power of plays that were in fact created by warriors for warriors, and which […]| The Art of Manliness
A short history of classical rhetoric| The Art of Manliness
How to master the canon of arrangement so you can be persuasive orator.| The Art of Manliness
Classical rhetoric is still just as useful today as it was thousands of years ago. Read this for a basic introduction to classical rhetoric.| The Art of Manliness
Today we're focusing on the last of the five canons of rhetoric: Delivery. Included are tips on giving a great, persuasive speech.| The Art of Manliness
Perhaps you’ve read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, a book many turn to to learn and internalize the teachings of Stoic philosophy. But what do you know of the man who penned that seminal text? Here to help us get to know the philosopher and ruler is Donald Robertson, a cognitive-behavior psychotherapist and the author of Marcus […]| The Art of Manliness
25 Amazing, Rarely-Seen Photographs of D-Day| The Art of Manliness
