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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: The Peloponnesian War
Description: In the 5th century BC, the Greek world found itself in the middle of one of its greatest wars. This wasn’t one of their existential conflicts against the Persians; this was a war of Greeks against Greeks.Â
An alliance of city-states led by Athens fought a coalition led by Sparta for control of the Greek world.Â
Over nearly 30 years, the two city-states fought for supremacy, leaving a lasting impact on the Greek world.
Learn more about the Peloponnesian War, its causes, and its resolution on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.