Interview: The Athenian Experience of War with Dr Owen Rees

Interview: The Athenian Experience of War with Dr Owen Rees

Dr Owen Rees is Associate Lecturer in Ancient History at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he specialises in the transition of soldiers from civilian life to the battlefield and back again. His books on the topic of ancient Greek warfare include Great Battles of the Classical Greek World (Pen & Sword, 2016); Great Naval Battles of the Ancient Greek World (Pen & Sword, 2018); and Military Departures, Homecomings, and Death in Classical Athens: Hoplite Transitions (Bloomsbury Ac...

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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

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

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