37: Herodotus, The Father of Lies

37: Herodotus, The Father of Lies

Herodotus; The Father of Lies. “Because it is simple and lacking in effort and easily runs over events, has thoroughly deceived many people” (Plutarch, on the Malice of Herodotus) Plutarch would be but one historian to level criticisms at Herodotus from the ancient past all the way through to our times. Often, we see the common title given to Herodotus, the Father of History turned on its head to, Herodotus, the Father of Lies, due to his willingness to include strange and wonderful tales.&n...

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82: Sicily Revisited

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81. The Terror of War

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2 Feb 202437min

Series update: close of 2023

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28 Des 20235min

80: The Fate of Mytilene

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15 Des 202341min

Teaser: Cavalry Away (Patreon)

Teaser: Cavalry Away (Patreon)

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Greek Philosophy with Jack Visnjic

Greek Philosophy with Jack Visnjic

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1 Des 20231h 30min

79: Victories of Phormio

79: Victories of Phormio

In our return to the tumultuous third year of the war, the Chalcidice comes back into focus once more with renewed operations. The siege of Potidaea may have found resolution in the previous year, but...

17 Nov 202338min

Interview:  Prof. Paul Cartledge - Sparta, A Remarkable Polis

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