Ep. 64: The Man Who Built Europe

"The Song of Roland" is a glorious legend about the doomed hero, Roland, and his tragic defeat at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. In this episode of Young Heretics, Spencer Klavan talks through the history behind this great epic and what it can tell us today. -- Everyone wants a beard that looks like Spencer Klavan's. Visit https://minimoustachery.com/heretics and use the code HERETICS to get 25% off men's grooming and shave kits. -- If you believe that your data is your business, secure yourself with the number-one-rated VPN on the market. Get 3 months free on ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/heretics. -- Learn a language and have fun doing it. Meet the Ancient Language Institute and receive 15% off with the code HERETICS: https://ancientlanguage.com/youngheretics. -- Lifting is infrastructure. This exclusive Young Heretics muscle shirt is NOW AVAILABLE, but hurry, because there's only a limited number. Get yours today at https://youngheretics.com/shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices