Sparta vs Athens: The Peloponnesian War

Sparta vs Athens: The Peloponnesian War

Assassin's Creed Odyssey puts us at the heart of the expansive conflict that occurred when Athens went to war with Sparta: the Peloponnesian War. Guest host Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Roel Konijnendijk to recount the causes, events and legacy of this pivotal war in the ancient Greek world.


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Hosted by: Tristan Hughes

Edited by: Michael McDaid

Produced by: Robin McConnell

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Delphi by The Flight

Pirates, Thugs and Bandits by The Flight, Michael Georgiades


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