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 the tales of rebellion, siege, and the sobering reality of political strife, all through the compelling lens of Thucydides' historical narratives. Be prepared to witness the darker side of human nature, where the lust for power leads to a breakdown in social order and a wave of indiscriminate viole...

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Episode 11: Athens, Democracy Rises

Episode 11: Athens, Democracy Rises

Reforms had been but in place now from some important figures such as Draco and Solon. Though, they would not be enough to see democracy emerge and take hold just yet. The political front in Athens at...

9 Jul 202037min

Episode 10: Athens: The City of Theseus

Episode 10: Athens: The City of Theseus

What started out as a small settlement atop a rocky outcrop over 5000 years ago would develop into the most recognisable symbol of democracy and culture. Athens would Survive relatively intact after t...

25 Jun 202037min

Episode 9: This is Sparta

Episode 9: This is Sparta

The Institutions that would develop in Sparta are what made this Greek city state standout, even in modern times. Their interactions with their neighbours would help drive how these systems would take...

11 Jun 202035min

Episode 8: The Sons of Heracles

Episode 8: The Sons of Heracles

Developing and coming out of the Dark Ages, would be one of the most recognisable city states. Sparta would come into existence from the union of surrounding villages and the conquering of nearby regi...

28 Mai 202026min

Episode 7: The Archaic Age, A Re-Birth

Episode 7: The Archaic Age, A Re-Birth

The Greek world now emerges out of the shadows of the dark ages, with the region experiencing a re-birth. What comes into being will be different to the ages that came before, although their memory wo...

14 Mai 202031min

Episode 6: An Age of Darkness

Episode 6: An Age of Darkness

The collapse of the Bronze Age world saw darkness descend onto the Greek world. The great palaces of the Mycenaeans lay in ruins. A period of regression and depopulation makes itself known in the Arch...

1 Mai 202025min

Episode 5. Collapse of the Bronze Age

Episode 5. Collapse of the Bronze Age

This time around the Myceneans would disappear into history with the rest of the Bronze Age world. This collapse would not only affect the Myceneans but also the rest of the Bronze Age world around th...

16 Apr 202028min

Episode 4: The Mycenaeans

Episode 4: The Mycenaeans

In this episode we will look at our second Bronze Age Civilisation, the Mycenaeans. They would supplant the Minoans in the Aegean to become the dominant civilisation, there and on the Greek mainland. ...

2 Apr 202030min

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