038. Thermopylae with Professor Paul Cartledge

Spartan History Podcast by Steven

Feb 17, 202366:45Society & Culture

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...

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