Each of the 50 U.S. states is like a separate country.

Its area, population, and economy are comparable to those of other independent nations.

Yet the histories of each state, while different, all share broad commonalities.

However, one state has a history that is totally different from all the rest.

Learn more about the history of Texas and how an independent republic became one of the US states on this

episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Never heard of Stoicism? If you have heard of Stoicism? Chances are, if you have, you've heard of Stoicism with a lower-case

S and not Stoicism with an upper-case S. Lone wolves, no emotions, antisocial behavior, cold, indifference.

All that is Stoicism with a lowercase S.

Stoicism with an uppercase S is the ancient Greek philosophy and virtue ethics framework that centers on service to the cosmopolis

to include your family, friends, community, and planet and the development of a good moral character.

My name is Tanner Campbell,

and I'm the host of practical Stoicism.

A three times a week podcast teaching stoic principles

and concepts to anyone interested through the exploration of

texts and deep dives into various moral topics. You can find practical stoicism where

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I invite you to give it a listen today.

You just might like it.

In France, in the 13th century, a teenager ascends the throne.

He seems calm, collected, and as it happens, drop dead gorgeous.

But looks can be deceiving,

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