Spartan History Podcast

Steven

Presenting 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.

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Spartan History Podcast

Episodes (39)

Oct 17, 2023 039. Salamis with Professor Barry Strauss
Feb 17, 2023 038. Thermopylae with Professor Paul Cartledge
Jan 28, 2023 037. The Interbellum

Spartan History Podcast

Oct 17, 2023
60½ minutes
41 MB

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 Salamis. Opposing them was the might of Persia's seabound forces. Although whittled down somewhat via storms, attrition and conflict, the Mede still outnumbered their opponents by a ratio of around 4 to 1. Joining me to discuss the conflict is Cornell University Professor and esteemed author, Professor Barry Strauss. Released in 2006, his work titled the Battle of S...

Spartan History Podcast

039. Salamis with Professor Barry Strauss

Steven

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