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Episode 422: Athens vs. Sparta - the Peloponnesian War

Episode 422: Athens vs. Sparta - the Peloponnesian War

Author: Riley Knight July 26, 2026 Duration: 57:15
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In this week's episode, learn all about one of the most important and iconic conflicts from the history of Ancient Greece: the Peloponnesian War, when the rivalry between Athens and Sparta was settled once and for all.

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