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Episode 18 Sparta and the Rise of Athenian Democracy

In today's episode we'll take a look at how Athens overthrew the tyranny with the help of the Spartans and how Sparta responded once it realized Athens had become a threat to its authority in Hellas.

Episode 17 So It Begins

In this episode we will give a brief description of some of the beliefs of the Thracians, continue with the Persian expansion into Europe, and discuss the ancient custom of xenia, which contributed to the Ionian Revolt that would kickstart the Greco-Persian Wars.

Episode 16 Libya

In this episode we will discuss the founding of the cities Cyrene and Barka, do a sweep of the different groups that inhabited Libya in the ancient world, and the Persian invasion of the region.

Episode 15 The Scythian Expedition

In this episode we will go over Darius' invasion of Scythia and discuss how power does not always guarantee victory.

Episode 14 Into Scythia

In this episode we will do a quick run down of Herodotus' account of Scythia as well as analyze what made the Scythia so different from Egypt.