Teaser: Pausanias at Plataea (Patreon)

Teaser: Pausanias at Plataea (Patreon)

The complicated legacy of Pausanias, Spartan regent and commander at Plataea, reveals the razor-thin line between military glory and personal disgrace. When Persian forces under Mardonius threatened Greek freedom in 479 BC, it was Pausanias who stood at the forefront of the Hellenic coalition—a complex alliance of city-states with competing interests and traditions. His story offers a fascinating glimpse into the burdens of command during ancient warfare's most decisive moments. Standing as ...

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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

78: Potidaea, Plataea & Tragedy

78: Potidaea, Plataea & Tragedy

Embark on a riveting exploration of ancient Greece as we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding Pericles, a towering political figure who shaped the destiny of the city-state for nearly four dec...

20 Okt 202339min

Interview: On Wine-Dark Seas with Tad Crawford

Interview: On Wine-Dark Seas with Tad Crawford

Tad Crawford's Website Buy On Wine-Dark Seas Explore the literary world of Tad Crawford, acclaimed author of "A Floating Life: A Novel," "The Secret Life of Money," and numerous nonfiction books. Wi...

6 Okt 20231h

77: Athens Carries On

77: Athens Carries On

Step back in time once again to the second year of the Peloponnesian War and immerse yourself in the heart of ancient Athens, a city grappling with a devastating plague. But in this intriguing narrati...

22 Sep 202341min

76: The Plague of Athens

76: The Plague of Athens

In the second year of the Peloponnesian War, the stage was set for a continuation of the struggle between Sparta and Athens. Archidamus, the Spartan commander, spearheaded an invasion of Attica with r...

8 Sep 202338min

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