Ancient Sicily (pt7). Dionysius I: Poetry and Politics.

Ancient History Hound by Ancient Blogger

Apr 11, 202534:10Society & Culture

Bad poetry, bad behaviour and a bizarre use for heated walnut shells. In this episode I pick and and finish with Dionysius I of Syracuse. It's quite a rollercoaster with a dramatic finish. Episode notes at and if you a r...

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