Epic Greek History
By Scott Emmons
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Episodes: 33
Description
Embark on an epic journey through ancient Greece with history enthusiast Scott Emmons as your guide. From the Mycenaean warrior kings to the flowering of the Greek city-state, from the astonishing victories over the Persian invaders to the catastrophic power struggle between Athens and Sparta, each episode brings the past to life with vivid detail and compelling narrative. Along the way, there will be side trips to explore fascinating aspects of Greek culture, from art and literature to everyday life. Whether you're a history buff or new to the world of classical antiquity, this podcast is your gateway to the life and legacy of ancient Greece.
Publishes one full episode and one short episode per month.
See images for each episode at epicgreekhistory.substack.com
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The Persians are Coming! Showdown at Marathon
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Herodotus: What Was His Deal, Anyway?
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Aug 15, 2026 |
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Fighting the Power: The Ionian Revolt
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Aug 01, 2026 |
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Bonus Episode: Thoughts on Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey"
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Jul 19, 2026 |
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Epic Persian History Part 2
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Epic Persian History Part 1
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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The Bad Boy of Sparta: The Life of King Cleomenes
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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You Say You Want a Revolution: Cleisthenes and Athenian Democracy
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Hurrah for the Pirate King! Polycrates and the Tyranny of Samos
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May 15, 2026 |
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Won't You Be My Ally? The Expansion of Spartan Power in the Peloponnese
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May 01, 2026 |
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Hey, Gang, Let's Put On a Show! Thespis and the Origins of Greek Tragedy
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Pisistratus and Sons: The Age of Tyranny in Athens
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Weird Science: The Beginnings of Greek Philosophy
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Chaos and Compromise: Early Athens and the Reforms of Solon
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Nothing Queer About It: Same-Sex Relationships in Ancient Greece
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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This... Is... Sparta!!!
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Poetry Slam: Early Greek Politics in Verse
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Not Such an Ugly Word: Tyranny in Archaic Greece
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Light Infantry, Cavalry and Mercenaries: What Were They, Chopped Liver?
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Tales of the City-State: The Rise and Flourishing of the Greek Polis
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Delphi: The Magic Eight Ball of Greece
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Straight Outta Greece: The Age of Expansion
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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(Bonus Episode) The First Truly Historical Greek War — Maybe
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Owned! People as Possessions in Ancient Greece
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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The Great Greek Reboot
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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It's Greek to Me: How to Pronounce Greek Like an Ancient Athenian (Or a Modern American)
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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The Period Formerly Known as the Dark Age of Greece
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Homer: Immortal Rockstar of the Ancient World
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Trojan Horse or Trojan Hoax? Was There a Real Trojan War?
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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(Short Episode) The Write Stuff: The Decipherment of Linear B
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Greek Civilization Version 1.0: Minoans and Mycenaeans
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Introduction: Greece Is the Word
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Going for the Bronze: Heinrich Schliemann and the Rediscovery of Bronze Age Greece
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Jul 13, 2025 |