Posts tagged Sophistry
They Created A Desert

Bolstered by a recent victory, Athens follows Cleon further into war in hopes of achieving absolute victory. There are many areas where victory is needed. Once back on the streets of the city we meet Socrates who is busy asking everybody he can irritating questions. Questioning your assumptions may be the basis to a true understanding of yourself and society, although it can be very frightening. This episode covers approximately 425 B.C. – 422 B.C.

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Season 1Robert SimsAristophanes, Sophocles, Agis, Brasidas, Thucydides, Demosthenes, Socrates, Alcibiades, Megara, Amphipolis, Athens, Sparta, Scione, Peloponnesian War, Battle of Delium, Battle, Hoplite Warfare, Demagogue, Battle of Amphipolis, Philosophy, Sophistry, Athenian Empire
Ascension

Are you tired of being in Athens’ alliance? No one cares. Athens develops various carrots and sticks to make friends and keep rebellions in check. The return of Cimon means Athens once again begins to dominate the sea as only Cimon knows how to do. Athens must figure out how to continue to swell in power while convincing Sparta that they aren’t a threat. This episode covers approximately 454 BC – 446 BC. 

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Season 1Robert SimsCimon, Pericles, Protagoras, Anaxagoras, Socrates, Athens, Sparta, Persia, 1st Peloponnesian War, Athenian Empire, Delian League, Society, Philosophy, Sophistry, Religion, Parthenon, Women