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The Battle of Arginusae: Athens' Last Naval Triumph and Its Tragic Aftermath
In 406 BC, the Athenian navy scored a stunning victory at Arginusae, only to see its generals condemned to death in one of history's most infamous trials. Lucas and Luna explore how this battle and its aftermath exposed the fragility of Athenian democracy under the strain of the Peloponnesian War. They discuss the tactical brilliance of the Athenian fleet, the controversial decision to not rescue survivors, the political maneuvering that led to the execution of six victorious commanders, and the role of the Assembly in this tragic miscarriage of justice. Drawing on Xenophon and Diodorus…
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