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The Delian League: How Athens Built an Empire
In this episode of The History of Greece: Philosophy, Empire, and Endless Reinvention, Lucas and Luna explore the transformation of the Delian League from a voluntary alliance against Persia into the Athenian Empire. They discuss the pivotal moments—the transfer of the treasury from Delos to Athens, the suppression of revolts in Naxos and Thasos, and the establishment of cleruchies—that marked this shift. The episode also examines the role of key figures like Aristeides, who set the original tribute, and Pericles, who used league funds to beautify Athens. Through the lens of Thucydides, they…
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