#16 - The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece (w/ Paul Cartledge)
Thebes was once the most powerful city-state in Greece, but it has largely been overshadowed in popular culture by Athens and Sparta. Historian Paul Cartledge and I discuss the rise and fall of Thebes, and what impact it made on the ancient world.
Here are some links that relate to the episode:
Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece
Article: Did an Army of Lover’s Really Dominate Ancient Greece?