The Western Traditions podcast tells the story of Western Civilization,
from the very beginning of the Universe to the present day.

The Western Traditions podcast tells the story of Western Civilization,
from the very beginning of the Universe to the present day.

Jacob reaches the middle of his life and comes into conflict with Laban, his father-in-law. He gathers his wives and household and returns to the Promised Land. Digressions on repetition in Scripture and the flexible morality...
Jacob begins his odyssey, traveling to the lands of the East, where his uncle Laban and his cousins live. The fragile youth becomes a man. He marries Leah and Rachel, and has numerous children through them and their handmaids...
Carthago delenda est. Marcus Cato dies before he can see his apocalyptic dream come true. Scipio Aemilianus rises to the office of consul and leads the Roman legions in their final assault on the city of Carthage.
Marcus Cato makes memorable observations on the decline of Roman traditions. Wealth and power are concentrated in the hands of fewer and fewer men. The author reflects on the changing nature of the Roman upper and lower class...

Author & Creator of the Western Traditions Podcast
Rob Paxton is a writer, an emergency room nurse and a former school teacher. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona. He has published novels, short stories and poetry.