Epic Greek History

About Epic Greek History

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

Publisher

Scott Emmons

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jul 2025

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Waiting for Goliath: The Years After Marathon

   After the Athenian victory at Marathon, it was only a matter of time before the Persians would return in greater force. In this episode, host Scott Emmons leads you through a decade of political developments in Athens, the Persian king Xerxes’ preparations for a massive invasion, and the formation of a Hellenic alliance that committed to the defense of Greece. For visuals illustrating aspects of this topic, check out Episode 34 at epicgreekhistory.substack.com. Portrait bust of Themisto...

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Based on a True Story: Legends of Marathon

   The Battle of Marathon quickly morphed from history to legend. In this episode, host Scott Emmons describes how tales of the battle grew ever taller over time. For visuals illustrating the legendary character of the battle (some not mentioned in the podcast), check out Episode 33 at epicgreekhistory.substack.com. Reading Suggestions: Tom Holland, Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West “Greece: The Battle of Marathon” at World Archaeology Owen Rees, “Did Pheidi...

3. 

   1 Sept 2026

   The Persians are Coming! Showdown at Marathon

   The battle of Marathon was the first great confrontation between mainland Greeks and Persian forces. The Athenian victory over a numerically superior force gave the citizens a heightened confidence that carried them through the next Persian invasion and fueled their cultural achievements of the 5th century BCE. In this episode, host Scott Emmons guides you through the events leading up to this climactic battle. For maps an other visuals illustrating this topic, check out Episode 32 at www.e...

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