36. Herodotus: The Father of History

36. Herodotus: The Father of History

“Herodotus of Halicarnassus here presents his research so that human events do not fade with time. May the great and wonderful deeds – some brought forth by the Hellenes, others by the barbarians – not go unsung; as well as the causes that led them to make war on each other.” Herodotus, Proem These are the opening lines from the oldest surviving work of history in the western world and would open so much more than just an account of the Greek and Persian wars. In this first episode on Herodot...

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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 Apr 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 Feb 202539min

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

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