Spartan History Podcast
StevenPresenting a chronological history of the ancient Spartan peoples. Beginning with their earliest mentions in the epics of Homer, the Iliad and Odyssey, right through to the collapse of Spartan dominance in the 4th century BCE.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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The battle of Salamis was the defining naval conflict of the ancient Greek world. Occurring in the wake of the Greek defeat at Thermopylae, the allied Hellenic fleet lined up in the narrow strait between mainland Attica and the nearby island of Salam... more
Thermopylae. The title is synonymous with a bygone age of glory, bravery and defiance. It is an event entirely pivotal to the Spartan story and indeed, of this podcast as well. The events at the hot gates were one of the few natural places a chronolo... more
In the third installment of my Greco-Persian war series we take a look at the Interbellum. The years between Marathon and Thermopylae. A pivotal decade for both Greek and Persian alike.
Alliances were an incredibly shaky proposition in ancient Gree... more
Second up for my Greco-Persian war series is the Battle of Marathon, fought in 490 BCE. The first time in living and recorded memory that a foreign invader attempted such a thing in Greece.
Joining me to discuss the events is author and historian, ... more
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- Enthusiastic but Long Winded
I give the host all the credit in the world for his displays of sincere enthusiasm for his subject matter & for his hard work & research. However, I was absolutely bored to tears at times, especially during the Helen of Sparta & the Jason & the Argonauts segments. I finally had to bail altogether in the midst of listening to blabbering Paul Cartledge (who should stick to continuing being an outstanding historian & skip the modern day political analysis) spouting off & spewing ignorant, debunked ... more
Apple Podcasts1Argenis Reyes
United States2 years ago - Great
A good podcast that gives some other perspectives.
In the latest episodes have been great interviews with scholars
Apple Podcasts5Herr mus i Uppsala
Sweden3 years ago - Great!
Wanted to know more about the true Spartans, beyond what you see in pop culture like 300.
This podcast has brought that history to life. Told in an easy to listen yet gripping manner and with some great guest speakers.
Keep going, looking forward to listening to Thermopylae episode!!
Apple Podcasts5Hunter7141
United Kingdom4 years ago - Excellent job
All the way around and excellent job and excellent podcast. Well researched well written well prepared. Thank you for this podcast and for what you speak and teach and what I learn.
Apple Podcasts5MGP TerpsUnited States4 years ago - Strongly recommend, engaging with great content
Very listenable & very comprehensive.
Lots of podcasters have the enthusiasm but aren’t engaging speakers and it’s easy to drift off. Whatever it is you need to keep the listener’s attention, this blokes got it.
On top of that, he knows his stuff and how to frame it. Detailed without getting lost in minutiae
It did throw me at first having Lacodimonian history coming at me in an Australasian accent - it’s about as far out as you can get - but history belongs to those who read it and his clear... more
Apple Podcasts5Chris (middle Britain)United Kingdom4 years ago
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