74: Attica Invaded

74: Attica Invaded

The first year of the Peloponnesian war is now upon us. The first phase of this nearly 30-year struggle would be known as the Archidamian War, named after the Spartan king Archidamus, who had tried to prevent war developing in the first place. Archidamus being the only available Spartan king, the other not yet of age, would find himself leading the Peloponnesian forces as they invaded Attica in 431 BC. Sparta would launch a campaign where the main focus was on ravaging the Athenian country si...

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97. Sicily, Deciding Disaster

97. Sicily, Deciding Disaster

The Sicilian Expedition stands as one of history's most infamous military disasters—a bold gamble that crippled Athenian power and ultimately sealed their fate in the Peloponnesian War. But what drove...

3 Loka 202538min

96: Melos, Might & Right

96: Melos, Might & Right

The aftermath of the Battle of Mantinea marks a critical turning point in the Peloponnesian War, as Sparta reasserts its dominance while Athens grapples with the moral contradictions of empire. With ...

12 Syys 202542min

Teaser: Plataea, Clash of Military Systems (Patreon)

Teaser: Plataea, Clash of Military Systems (Patreon)

Two distinct military systems, two worldviews, one decisive battlefield. The clash at Plataea in 479 BCE represents far more than a Greek victory over Persian invaders – it embodies the collision of f...

22 Elo 20256min

95: The Battle of Mantinea

95: The Battle of Mantinea

The battlefield at Mantinea in 418 BC witnessed one of the most consequential clashes of the Peloponnesian War, a moment when Sparta's reputation hung in the balance. Following years of diplomatic ero...

19 Elo 202538min

Bonus: Sparta's About Turn (Patreon)

Bonus: Sparta's About Turn (Patreon)

his is a teaser of the bonus episode, "Sparta's About Turn" found over on Patreon. The precarious Greek alliance against Persia hung by the thinnest of threads in 479 BCE. After watching Athens burn t...

15 Kesä 20256min

94: Diplomacy by Force

94: Diplomacy by Force

What happens when military might meets diplomatic cunning? In the fragile years following the Peace of Nicias, a dangerous dance unfolds across Greece as former enemies circle each other warily, neith...

10 Touko 202540min

93: Breaching the Peace

93: Breaching the Peace

The fragile Peace of Nicias shatters as competing interests and broken promises drive Athens and Sparta back toward conflict. At the heart of this diplomatic unraveling stands Alcibiades, a charismati...

4 Huhti 202538min

92: Birth of the Argive League

92: Birth of the Argive League

Have you ever wondered how ancient empires managed the delicate dance of diplomacy and warfare? In this gripping episode, we unravel the complex strategies and political chess moves of the Peloponnesi...

3 Helmi 202539min

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