Episode 20: The Battle of Thermopylae

Episode 20: The Battle of Thermopylae

The Greeks had now arrived at the pass of Thermopylae, in all there were some seven thousand Greeks present. They were led by the Spartan King Leonidas at the head of his three hundred strong Spartan force. Their position would be further supported by the combined Greek fleet some 40km away at Artemisium. Defensive arrangements in the pass were undertaken as Xerxes forces drew closer outside the pass. It was also learnt that a small track in the mountains posed a threat to the Greek position ...

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85: Surrender at Sphacteria

85: Surrender at Sphacteria

The Athenian expedition to Sicily was an unexpected chapter in the Peloponnesian War, characterized by strategic missteps and unforeseen outcomes. As the Athenian fleet set out to aid their allies in ...

26 Mai 202443min

84: In Search of Victory

84: In Search of Victory

Step back in time with me, Mark Selleck, as we trace the footsteps of Athenian generals post-Pericles, navigating the perilous landscape of public dissent and audacious military campaigns. The death o...

19 Apr 202442min

83: Athens Sails West

83: Athens Sails West

Embark on a voyage through the tempestuous waters of ancient Sicilian politics, where our narrative charts the ascendancy of Syracuse amidst a maelstrom of democracies emerging from tyrannical ruins. ...

22 Mar 202441min

Episode Update: March 2024

Episode Update: March 2024

As we gather today to mark a remarkable journey through the annals of Greek history, I am filled with gratitude and excitement. Together, we've traversed 83 episodes, spanning the rich tapestry of Gre...

4 Mar 202410min

82: Sicily Revisited

82: Sicily Revisited

Prepare to be transported to a Sicily that's both ancient and alive, where democracy's roots intertwine with the whispers of tyrants. On our historical odyssey, we'll traverse the landscapes of power,...

16 Feb 202440min

81. The Terror of War

81. The Terror of War

Uncover the chilling drama of ancient conflict as we journey through the shadows of the Peloponnesian War—revealing the political chaos of Corcyra, and the tragedy of Plataea. This episode uncovers th...

2 Feb 202437min

Series update: close of 2023

Series update: close of 2023

Embark on a historical odyssey with us as we temporarily halt our regular series for a well-deserved January respite. However, the annals of ancient Greek history remain open with an exclusive miniser...

28 Des 20235min

80: The Fate of Mytilene

80: The Fate of Mytilene

Are you ready to cross the threshold of time and enter the world of Ancient Greece during the tumultuous political shifts post-Pericles' rule? I invite you to join us on this journey, where we scrutin...

15 Des 202341min

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