New Patreon Bonus Episode now out:

38: The Greeks Unite

We look deeper into how and why some Greek cities would unite to take on the Persian threat as Xerxes army prepared to march.

Check out the teaser: bit.ly/4awjd4g

Full episode and support:…

New Episode

83: Athens Sails West

Dive into the history of the Athenian first gamble in Sicily with our latest podcast episode. Witness the ancient chessboard of power and strategy in 'Athens Sails West'. #AncientHistory #MilitaryStrategy

castingthroughancientgreece.com/83-athens-sail…

Hi all,

Sorry but there is going to be bit of a delay on this weeks episode. I have come down with a head cold and have been unable to record. Hopefully it clears soon then we will be back on track.

Hi all,

Just recorded a quick update on the show.

I cover:
- How things have been going
- The new release schedule
- the Patreon restructure

I have made some noise about these changes online over the last week but wanted to put it all together.

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New bonus Episode now out (Patreon)

Bonus 37: Xerxes Invasion

We look at why Xerxes would invade Greece and the comparisons to the first invasion 10 years earlier.

Find the teaser in your feed or here: bit.ly/48z8Smp

Full episode and support: bit.ly/3VnxSrq

Patreon restructure is now complete.

More is now on offer for less.

Basically all extra content and future patreon projects are available for less than a ☕️a month.

Thanks for the support all.

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In the current, Feb. 26, Publishers Weekly, my historical novel, PERICLES AND ASPASIA, is a 'Must-Read.' 'A stellar, epic-length evocation of the golden age of Athens, rich with historical insight.'
Thank you, PW!

Show Update: Feb 2024

Hi All,

Just wanted to give a quick update with episode releases with the show. Things in my Personal and work life have become a little busier this year. However, I want to continue the series with a reliable release schedule.

For this reason I have…

Coming Soon

We take a slight digression and head back to Sicily now that we are on the eve of the Athenians first foray on the island. We look at what had been developing in Sicily between the Greco-Persian war and the Peloponnesian war

Early Access: bit.ly/3VnxSrq

Explore the rise and fall of Miltiades in our exclusive Patreon episode. From Olympic glory to ancient Athens' politics, it's a tale of triumph and disgrace. #Miltiades #AncientGreece
Listen to the free teaser: buzzsprout.com/809024/14500103
Full Episode:
bit.ly/3VnxSrq

New Episode

⚔️81: The Terror of War⚔️

Plataea experiences the terrors of war after surrendering to the Peloponnesians. While terror grips Corcyra with the emergence of civil war.
#civilwar #ancientgreece #history #history podcast

castingthroughancientgreece.com/81-the-terror-…

Coming Soon

81: The Terror of War

After witnessing the near tragedy of Mytilene we now look at the fate of Plataea and the terror of civil war that would break out on Corcyra.
#civilwar #ancientgreece #History

Listen now on early access at Patreon: bit.ly/3VnxSrq

Questions at Marathon

The Marathon mini series from Patreon that was available to all for the month of January will be reverting back to Patreon members only this Friday

Get in while you can to hear this 5 part mini series

First episode in the series: bit.ly/3U5qEdG

Questions at Marathon:

If you haven't listened to the 5 part series on the Battle of Marathon, you still have a couple of weeks before it reverts back to Patreon only.

This was my small bonus to you all over Jan

You can find the first episode here. bit.ly/3U5qEdG

The Acropolis of Athens:
The ruins of the structures we see today were from the building projects during the time of Pericles during the mid 5th century.
Much of Athens was destroyed during Xerxes invasion of 480 BC.
#Athens #history #ancientCivilizations

Great discussion with @lanternjack hosting Bret Devereaux on points of contention over ancient Sparta. I do take issue with the point that Sparta did not train for war or was no better trained than any other city. Devereaux seems to be caught up on the notion of arms and drill as…

Although I am taking a break over January, I have made available to everyone for the month a mini series of 5 episodes I did on the Battle of Marathon normally only available on Patreon.
Check out below the first episode in the series.
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I will be taking a break over January with the series, though we will be back in February with our first episode of the year on Friday the 2nd.

Check out the series update where I announce some bonus listening for January.

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New Episode

80: The Fate of Mytilene

A new crisis develops in the Aegean for Athens. Mytilene looks to unite Lesbos under its control and break away from the Athenian Empire. #ancientgreece #history #Athens #revolt #Thucydides

castingthroughancientgreece.com/80-the-fate-of…

Out this Friday

80: The Fate of Mytilene

We turn to another crisis developing in the opening years of the Peloponnesian war for Athens. Mytilene, the largest polis on Lesbos revolts looking to unite the entire island under its leadership.

Early access: bit.ly/3VnxSrq