History with Cy

About History with Cy

Come join me, Cy, as I uncover and explore the stories of the people and places that make up (or made up) our world. Whether through primary sources such as ancient inscriptions or interviews with some of the greatest scholars in the field of ancient and medieval history, this podcast will expose you to historical topics that are rarely covered in depth by others. Many of these programs will be supplements to the videos that appear on the popular History with Cy YouTube channel. You won't want to miss a single episode! Subscribe today!

Publisher

Cy

Category

education · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Feb 2020

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   The Greco-Persian Wars - PART VII: The Battle of Plataea and the End of the War

   Host Cy uncovers how Spartan regent Pausanias and Persian general Mardonius clash at the Battle of Plataea, deciding the fate of mainland Greece in this interview.

2. 

   5 Apr 2026

   The Greco-Persian Wars - PART VI: Aftermath of the Battle of Salamis an the Road to Plataea

   In the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Salamis (480 BC), both the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire are left facing a critical question: what comes next? In this episode, we explore the tense and uncertain months that followed one of the most decisive naval battles in ancient history. While the Athenians celebrate their victory, they must also confront the reality that the war is far from over. Themistocles, ever the strategist, takes to the Aegean—seeking to punish those accused...

3. 

   10 Sept 2025

   The Greco-Persian Wars - PART V: The Sack of Athens and the Battle of Salamis

   In 480 BC, following the fall of Thermopylae, the Greek fleet withdrew from Artemisium and regrouped at Salamis. At the same time, Xerxes advanced through Boeotia virtually unopposed, while Athens prepared for evacuation under the so-called Decree of Themistocles. Ancient sources speak of a Persian attempt to plunder Delphi, but modern scholarship generally regards this as later propaganda intended to protect the sanctuary’s reputation. At Salamis, the Greek alliance faced difficult choices....

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

50 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

104 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

95

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