STORY TIME: From Greek Unity to Civil War – Athens, Sparta, and the Road to the Peloponnesian War

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Have To Know History

Jason Freewalt

14 episodes

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Have To Know History – it’s history you just have to know. Hosted by teacher and storyteller Jason Freewalt, this podcast explores strange tales, wild myths, and unbelievable moments from the ancient world. From the Minotaur to Alexander the Great, these are the quirky, fascinating stories that make history feel alive. Adapted from the YouTube series of the same name, each episode is like a mini time-travel adventure. New episodes drop every couple of weeks—or whenever time allows. Follow now and don’t miss a thing!

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STORY TIME: From Greek Unity to Civil War – Athens, Sparta, and the Road to the Peloponnesian War

Have To Know History

6 minutes 7 seconds

1 month ago

STORY TIME: From Greek Unity to Civil War – Athens, Sparta, and the Road to the Peloponnesian War

After the Greek city-states united to defeat the mighty Persian Empire, peace didn’t last long. Athens rose to power through the Delian League, transforming an alliance for defense into an empire of tribute, ships, and wealth. Sparta watched with growing resentment — and before long, the two greatest powers in Greece were on a collision course.

In this Have To Know History – Story Time episode, I trace how Greek victory over Persia led to the bitter rivalry that tore Greece apart in the Peloponnesian War.

🏛️ What you’ll hear in this story:

How the Persian invasions united Greece at Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis
How Athens turned the Delian League into an empire
Why Sparta could no longer ignore Athenian dominance
How jealousy, pride, and ambition led to the greatest Greek civil war in history

🎙️ This is Have To Know History – Story Time, where I bring ancient events to life through dramatic storytelling and classroom energy.

Thanks for listening — and remember, not all empires fall from enemies abroad… some crumble from within.