A podcast series covering Ancient Greek & Hellenistic political, social, and cultural history from prehistory to the Roman conquest
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
038 - Behind the Wooden Walls
In this episode, we discuss the events leading up to, the battle of Salamis itself, and its aftermath
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
037 - Molon Labe
In this episode, we discuss the ascension of Xerxes to the Persian throne; Xerxes' preparations for his invasion of Greece; the Hellenic league and their preparations to defend Greece; and the simultaneous land and sea battles of Thermopylae and Artemisium
Monday, March 13, 2017
036 - The Marathonomachoi
In this episode, we discuss the events leading up to, the battle of Marathon itself, and its aftermath; the folklore that grew up after Marathon; and the internal political happenings of Athens during the 480s BC
Sunday, March 5, 2017
035 - The Ionian Revolt
In this episode, we discuss the events of the Ionian Revolt, beginning with Miletus' rebellion from the Persian Empire and ending with the sack of Miletus; the internal political happenings of Athens during the 490s BC; the Spartan destruction of Argos at Sepeia; and the early life of one of Athens' key political figures for the next four decades, Themistocles
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