42: Thrace, Crossroads of Campaigns

42: Thrace, Crossroads of Campaigns

Greek and Roman writers would highlight the Thracians as some of the best mercenaries fielded in foreign armies from the mid-5th century and beyond. They would excel at hit and run tactics, harassing heavier troops and being able to defend difficult ground. This reputation would appear to be born out of their tradition of Homeric style warfare practiced in their own lands. Though we get no detailed accounts of how they fought against one another in their home territories. Our knowledge ...

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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

Teaser: Cavalry Away (Patreon)

Teaser: Cavalry Away (Patreon)

Have you ever been curious about an unsolved mystery from the past? Well, I, Mark, invite you on a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets of the Battle of Marathon in this exclusive bonus feature on...

4 Des 20236min

Greek Philosophy with Jack Visnjic

Greek Philosophy with Jack Visnjic

Are you ready to travel back in time and unravel the mysteries of ancient Greek philosophy with me, Mark Selleck, and our distinguished guest, Jack Visnjic, or as you might know him, Lantern Jack, is ...

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

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

Join us as we take you on an exploration of the fascinating world of the ancient Spartans. With Professor Paul Cartledge, a leading historian on the Spartans, as our guide, we will demystify the intri...

3 Nov 20231h 42min

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