Episode 25: 300, Rise of an Empire Against the Sources

Episode 25: 300, Rise of an Empire Against the Sources

In 2014 the sequel to the movie 300 was release, 300: Rise of an Empire. This time around the film would move away from the Spartans as its primary focus and put the spot light on Athens. Rise of an Empire would all have at the centre of its story the battles of Artemisium and Salamis which were both fought at sea and Artemisium occurring on the days as the battle of Thermopylae. Though how much of what is depicted in the movie is based on historical examples? I will once again explore the ma...

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91: The Peace of Nicias

91: The Peace of Nicias

Welcome to another episode of Casting Through Ancient Greece! In this episode, we delve into one of the most pivotal yet precarious moments of the Peloponnesian War: the Peace of Nicias. After a decad...

22 Nov 202441min

90: Clash at Amphipolis

90: Clash at Amphipolis

Witness the dramatic power play between two iconic city-states as we pull back the curtain on the strategic chess match that was the conflict over Amphipolis. Could the overconfidence of Athenian gene...

26 Okt 202438min

89: The Tenuous Truce

89: The Tenuous Truce

What if the triumphs of a powerful city could gradually slip away? In this episode of Casting Through Ancient Greece, we explore how Athens' dominance began to erode, not through immediate disaster, b...

23 Sep 202441min

88: Brasidas' Thracian Adventure

88: Brasidas' Thracian Adventure

What if one man's daring ambition could change the entire course of a war? In our latest episode, we dive into the dramatic events of 424 BC during the Peloponnesian War, spotlighting the audacious Sp...

23 Aug 202440min

87: Megara & Delium

87: Megara & Delium

How did Athenian victories at Pylos and Sphacteria become the turning point in the Peloponnesian War? Discover how these pivotal moments forced Sparta to rethink their entire strategy and seek diploma...

26 Jul 202440min

86: Shifting Dynamics

86: Shifting Dynamics

Ever wondered how a single year could turn the tide in a protracted war? This episode takes you deep into the seventh year of the Peloponnesian War, uncovering the critical strategies and events that ...

19 Jun 202441min

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

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