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Casting Through Ancient Greece Podcast
Australia
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 ม.ค. 2020
The Casting Through Ancient Greece podcast series is for newcomers to Greek history, as well as those with an already developed interest in Greek history. The series will focus on telling the story of Ancient Greek history from Pre-Historic times all the way through to the beginning of the Hellenic period (just after Alexander the Great’s death). The series will cover a huge expanse of time with many events being covered. Some of the events will include the rise and fall of the early civilisations in the region of Greece. The Greek and Persian wars, the Peloponnesian war and the campaigns of Alexander the Great. These, plus much much more will be covered as we cast our way through Ancient Greek history.
91 The Peace of Nicias
Welcome to another episode of Casting Through Ancient Greece! In this episode, we delve into one of the most pivotal yet precarious moments of the Peloponnesian War: the Peace of Nicias.
After a decade of bitter conflict between Athens and Sparta, the year 421 BCE brought a glimmer of hope for peace. Named after the Athenian general and statesman who negotiated it, the Peace of Nicias was a formal attempt to halt hostilities. But was it truly a step toward reconciliation or merely a pause before the inevitable resumption of war?
Join us as we explore:
The events leading up to the peace agreement, including the devastating losses and shifting alliances that made both sides desperate for a truce.
The terms of the treaty, and how it sought to restore balance between Athens and Sparta.
The challenges and controversies that arose immediately after its ratification.
Why the Peace of Nicias ultimately failed, setting the stage for the even bloodier conflicts to come in the Peloponnesian War.
Through this episode, we’ll examine how this fleeting moment of diplomacy offers a fascinating lens into the political, military, and social dynamics of ancient Greece.
Tune in to uncover the fragile nature of peace in a world constantly at war and the lessons it still holds for us today.
Don’t forget to subscribe to Casting Through Ancient Greece for more in-depth explorations of Greek history and culture. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and share it with others who love diving into the ancient world!
Follow us on social media:
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Instagram
Website
Let’s journey through ancient Greece together!
After a decade of bitter conflict between Athens and Sparta, the year 421 BCE brought a glimmer of hope for peace. Named after the Athenian general and statesman who negotiated it, the Peace of Nicias was a formal attempt to halt hostilities. But was it truly a step toward reconciliation or merely a pause before the inevitable resumption of war?
Join us as we explore:
The events leading up to the peace agreement, including the devastating losses and shifting alliances that made both sides desperate for a truce.
The terms of the treaty, and how it sought to restore balance between Athens and Sparta.
The challenges and controversies that arose immediately after its ratification.
Why the Peace of Nicias ultimately failed, setting the stage for the even bloodier conflicts to come in the Peloponnesian War.
Through this episode, we’ll examine how this fleeting moment of diplomacy offers a fascinating lens into the political, military, and social dynamics of ancient Greece.
Tune in to uncover the fragile nature of peace in a world constantly at war and the lessons it still holds for us today.
Don’t forget to subscribe to Casting Through Ancient Greece for more in-depth explorations of Greek history and culture. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and share it with others who love diving into the ancient world!
Follow us on social media:
Website
Let’s journey through ancient Greece together!
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90 Clash at Amphipolis
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Witness the dramatic power play between two iconic city-states as we pull back the curtain on the strategic chess match that was the conflict over Amphipolis. Could the overconfidence of Athenian generals have been their downfall against the cunning manoeuvres of Spartan general Brasidas? This episode promises insights into the mind games and tactical genius that unfolded, unraveling how Brasid...
89 The Tenuous Truce
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88 Brasidas' Thracian Adventure
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87 Megara & Delium
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How did Athenian victories at Pylos and Sphacteria become the turning point in the Peloponnesian War? Discover how these pivotal moments forced Sparta to rethink their entire strategy and seek diplomatic solutions. We explore the newfound aggression in Athenian tactics as they aimed to isolate Sparta by targeting its allies, reshaping the geopolitical landscape of ancient Greece. Uncover the dr...
86 Shifting Dynamics
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Ever wondered how a single year could turn the tide in a protracted war? This episode takes you deep into the seventh year of the Peloponnesian War, uncovering the critical strategies and events that reshaped the conflict. As we shift our focus to the campaigning season of 425 BC, the narrative gets even more gripping. Discover how Athens leveraged treachery and strategic brilliance to capture ...
85: Surrender at Sphacteria
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The Athenian expedition to Sicily was an unexpected chapter in the Peloponnesian War, characterized by strategic missteps and unforeseen outcomes. As the Athenian fleet set out to aid their allies in Sicily against Syracuse, they found themselves caught in the whirlwind of war that stretched across the Greek world, each event cascaded into the next, shaping the trajectory of the war. The delaye...
84: In Search of Victory
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Step back in time with me, Mark Selleck, as we trace the footsteps of Athenian generals post-Pericles, navigating the perilous landscape of public dissent and audacious military campaigns. The death of Pericles marked a significant pivot in Athenian strategy, and we'll peel back the layers of this tumultuous era, scrutinizing the aggressive maneuvers that propelled the city-state into the conte...
83 Athens Sails West
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Website: castingthroughancientgreece.com/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/32y73lhkGEAUzPCkY6UyBl?si=lKNhghO_Q_KOV6nh5zXZ1w&nd=1 iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casting-through-ancient-greece/id1495289354 Support the series: castingthroughancientgreece.com/support-the-series/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/castingthroughancientgreece The latest episode of our podcast delves into one of the most a...
82 Sicily Revisited
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81 The Terror of War
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Website: castingthroughancientgreece.com/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/32y73lhkGEAUzPCkY6UyBl?si=lKNhghO_Q_KOV6nh5zXZ1w&nd=1 iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casting-through-ancient-greece/id1495289354 Support the series: castingthroughancientgreece.com/support-the-series/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/castingthroughancientgreece Uncover the chilling drama of ancient conflict as we journey th...
80: The Fate of Mytilene
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Are you ready to cross the threshold of time and enter the world of Ancient Greece during the tumultuous political shifts post-Pericles' rule? I invite you to join us on this journey, where we scrutinize the uprising on Lesbos and its profound implications on Spartan maneuvers and Athens' retaliation. As power vacuums arise in Athens, new intriguing figures such as Nikies and Cleon rise to prom...
Greek Philosophy with Jack Visnjic
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79 Victories of Phormio
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In our return to the tumultuous third year of the war, the Chalcidice comes back into focus once more with renewed operations. The siege of Potidaea may have found resolution in the previous year, but with lingering hostility in the Chalcidice, Athens is forced to act. A fresh operation aims to secure Athens' base in Potidaea, a move designed to solidify their influence in the region. Little di...
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Interview Pericles and Aspasia with Yvonne Korshak
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72 The Outbreak of the Peloponnesian War
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72 The Outbreak of the Peloponnesian War
Interview Odysseus Unbound with Prof James Diggle
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Interview Odysseus Unbound with Prof James Diggle
"I wish to compose the history of my times but I am afraid that I will end up like the son of Lixus (=Herodotus) who wrote down everything which was wrong with the Greeks" (Michael Psellus, 10nth century AD, Byzantine empire.) As one might say... "Eternal Greece!!!" This my friend is the duty of a true historian...
I have his book "The Spartans", It should have been bigger!
Drosato Central Macedonia Thanks Excellent Information
Actual discussion of Bronze Age Collapse begins about 48:00. 😁
Nice interview, why not get in touch with Professor Peter Adamson to record more interview episodes on Ancient Greek Philosophy? he's open to interviews and is a huge podcast fan (creator of the great 'History of Philosophy without any gaps').
I first learned of Mr. Cartledge after several appearances on the BBC podcast, "In Our Time". I fully recommend that show for anyone and everyone interested in anything and anyone
A lot of people are interested in this topic; however, we need some visuals to attach your verbage. Why not at least use a few simple maps and your finger to point to the areas under discussion. You have completely wasted your chance to clarify this topic by ignoring visual aids.
I would encourage you to head to the episode page castingthroughancientgreece.com/54-clash-at-the-eurymedon/. Here there is a map with the areas we talk about. I am first and foremost a audio podcast and I provide resources such as maps on the website. The TH-cam channel was set up for those who preferred listening on this plat form. I have not gone down the road of video editing at this stage as I don't have the time currently.
*Promo SM* ⭐
Amazing info
Your podcasts seems like something that would help me in my studies so I will be following, thank you !
just finished, pretty well spoken and precise, except for a few aggressive cuts but that's to be expected 😄
@@alexchaussette Thank you, I hope it helps you out. This is exactly the aim I had when starting the show. Yeah there are some imperfections but I feel I had improved over time and made things smoother.
My heart goes out the the Mycenaean Greeks. At some point, near the end of the Bronze Age collapse, all their kings and court officials were dead. All of the scribes were dead. Nobody could read or write. The blue collar Mycenaean Greeks banded together and roamed the seas. Imagine this group. Led by a ragtag bunch of strong men. They end up as Philistines in the Levant and eventually disappear in 400 BC. Some say they all died in captivity in Babylon. It wasn't all grim. The white collar Greeks that stayed behind eventually rebuilt their society and gave us a rich and powerful history.
i would suggest a slight technical adjustment.....rather than offer the video at 360p only, it is better for viewers to have the option of 144p quality because videos without visual components sound just as good at 144p and they only require about 1/3 of the bandwidth which is important for people who buy internet access by the GB
Not sure why its not allowing it. My other videos are all available in 144, 360 and 720 and I have not changed any settings when uploading this one
There is a lot more information that further supports this hypothesis: The black Fern trees of Mt Ainos, the location of the animal keep, the Thinia valley, straight line down from Corfu, and more. Since this recording there are numerous more recent updates until 3 weeks ago, and still actively continuing. Looking forward to more progressive posts on this subject.
Great video. Only comment is you speak very quickly. Might be more understandable if you speak slower Thanks
Thanks, i will keep that in mind. I find I am mindful of it but then slip back into a faster pace at times
Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Sweden!
My pleasure, hope you enjoyed
Could we get an episode on Dionysius i?
We will be getting to him, however he is not yet part of the story in our chronological approach. We are currently at the outbreak of the Peloponnesian war, around the same time he was born. He would come to power towards the end of the Peloponnesian War and much of his rule takes place in the decades after the war.
Thanks a bunch. I've always had a keen interest on the greek colonies, be they in magna graecia or in the black sea although I am frustrated that some of the tyrants like gelon I, who as far as I know, was set apart from the subsequent tyrants, aren't that well documented when compared to the more infamous ones.
@@5Lanius5 You may find the Books "The Tyrants of Syracuse vol 1 & 2 " by Jeff Champion interesting, they cover the area from 480 to 211 BC
Heading to Greece in September for two months. Just started your podcast to prepare for my trip!
I hope it serves you well in helping decide where to visit.
@@castingthroughancientgreec3348 did not realize the historical important of Corinth and the surrounding areas. Thinking of staying a week in Nafplio and use it as a "FOB" Thanks so much
Which platform would you prefer I use to listen to your podcast. Thanks
@@UpintheairFL which ever is easiest for you. Just greatful you have found some value in the show
48:20 the collapse
Haha I literally just posted the same thing. Call me impatient!
Please consider moving to a sponsor model. There are *way* too many ads on this video. A podcast is designed to be listened to without activity on the part of the listener, but I'm being served up to 2 minutes of ads every 10 minutes of the video, and I don't want to have to stop what I'm doing and click the skip button 5 times in a single podcast. Given your view counts, I can't imagine this is that lucrative for you, so I don't really get the point. I won't be listening to this channel anymore for that reason.
The only ads I have in my podcast are ones that promote my Patreon page. Not sure why TH-cam ads are in here, I have not added them in. Had a look through settings in my profile and there is not option for adding or removing ads. Also I have not monetized this channel as Patreon is where I do this offering more episodes and other perks.
Interesting follow up since I've seen several of his presentations earlier. Hope that new book and book tour comes soon.
Incredibly fascinating!
This was really interesting. I didn’t know that Persia had taken control of Thrace before the Greco-Persian wars. Did Persia take Byzantine Empire when they took Thrace?
Thanks, glad you are getting something out of the series. Byzantium at this stage wasn't an empire, but a city state. Persian influence would extend into it. Though, there would be periods during the first half of the 5th century that would see this influence somewhat see-saw with Greek actions in the area.
Thank you very much
Your welcome, glad you enjoyed the chat
This is a great podcast1
Thanks Peter glad you are enjoying it
Dear mr. Myke congratulations for the American Sissies Crossdressers in Vietnam. You were running like rabbits and chickens to save your lives when Vietkong entered Saigon. You excelled in evading your embassy with helicopters.
What a fascinating interview. You are an fantastic host Mr. Selleck.
Thank you for your very kind words. This was a very interesting talk and I feel I have many more hours I could spend chatting with Dr Rees
Thank you for the fun session! BernieTaylor
Thanks Bernie had a great time, such an interesting subject
great!
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Love this!!! Thank you!!!!
I am spreading the word. Thank you
Thanks for listening and for the support
a must series, which I will promote...
Thank you. Looking forward to more (ex Navy)