The Great Houses series is a private discussion on the enduring structures of elite families, their strategies for generational continuity, and the practicalities of building a lasting legacy. Led by Gregory Treat, the series explores concepts like illegibility, patronage, feudal instincts, and the mechanisms by which great houses have persisted throughout history.
Latest Episodes
21. Silas Mähner Talks Great Houses
In this episode, Greg Treat sits down with Silas Mähner, Catholic entrepreneur and founder of Catholic Founders, to discuss long-term employment relationships, corpora...
20. The Architecture of Trust: Part 3
In this episode, Gregory Treat continues the "Architecture of Trust" series, exploring why modern communities trap themselves in poverty by boosting demand and restric...
18. The Architecture of Trust: Part 1
This episode explores trust through the lens of two Substack articles: one critiquing African funeral traditions for keeping people poor, and another on how to become ...
17. Colton Murray Talks Great Houses
This episode features a conversation with Colton Murray, a second-generation entrepreneur whose father built and sold major candy brands including Dynamic Confections ...