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The Athenian Navy: Rowers, Oars, and the Silent Workforce
We often think of ancient Greek democracy as a conversation among elite citizens in the Agora, but the engine that made it possible was rowed by thousands of poor men. In this episode, we explore the Thetes, the lowest social class in Athens, who provided the manpower for the trireme fleet. Without their labor at the oars, Athens could not have defeated Persia or maintained its empire. We look at how the construction of the Trieme changed the political landscape, shifting power from the wealthy landowners to the common sailor. Through the eyes of characters like Themistocles and Pericles, we…
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