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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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  • Poetry Slam: Early Greek Politics in Verse
    Jan 15 2026

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    No one was writing history in Greece during the 7th and 6th centuries BCE. But that doesn't mean we have no voices speaking to us from that time. Fragments of works by early Greek poets can provide real-time commentary on the social and political upheaval of their times. In this episode, host Scott Emmons observes the struggles of the early polis through the eyes of two aristocratic poets, Theognis of Megara and Alcaeus of Mytilene.

    For maps and images, check out Episode 17 at epicgreekhistory.substack.com.

    Reading Suggestions:

    A History of Greek Literature by Albin Lesky (chapters on Theognis and Alcaeus)

    Greek Lyrics, translated by Richmond Lattimore

    Greek Lyric, Vol. 1: Sappho and Alcaeus, translated by David A. Campbell (Loeb Classical Library)

    Greek Elegiac Poetry, translated by Douglas E. Gerber (Loeb Classical Library)

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    33 min
  • Not Such an Ugly Word: Tyranny in Archaic Greece
    Jan 1 2026

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    In modern English, a “tyrant” is someone who rules oppressively. To the ancient Greeks, the word tyrannoscould just refer to a king, but more specifically it meant an autocrat who had come to power by overthrowing an existing regime. The 7th and 6th centuries BCE saw the rise of many Greek tyrants who capitalized on class tensions and other forces to gain absolute power. In this episode, host Scott Emmons explores this important phase of Greek history, focusing on powerful tyrannies in Argos, Corinth, and Sicyon.

    For images illustrating this episode, visit Episode 16 at epicgreekhistory.substack.com

    Reading Suggestions:

    The Greek Tyrants by Antony Andrewes (70 years old, but still an excellent introduction to the subject of Archaic Period tyrants)

    Archaic Greece: The Age of Experiment by Anthony Snodgrass

    Early Greece by Oswyn Murray

    A History of the Archaic Greek World by Jonathan M. Hall

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    49 min
  • Light Infantry, Cavalry and Mercenaries: What Were They, Chopped Liver?
    Dec 15 2025

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    The hoplite infantry was the backbone of a Greek city-state's land army. But hoplites weren't the only ones who served. Those who couldn't afford hoplite armor served as light infantry, hurling javelins, shooting arrows, or even throwing rocks if that was all they had. Those who were wealthy enough to keep horses could serve in the cavalry. In this episode, host Scott Emmons explores the contributions of non-hoplite warriors as well as mercenaries, who could reinforce any army division.

    For visuals to accompany this episode, check out Episode 15 at epicgreekhistory.substack.com.

    Reading Suggestions:

    Greek Warfare: Myth and Realities by Hans van Wees

    The Greek and Macedonia Art of War by Frank Adcock

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    23 min
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