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The Peloponnesian War's Forgotten Naval Architects
We often remember the Peloponnesian War for its land battles and political betrayals, but Athens’ survival depended on something far more mundane: the trireme crew. This episode explores the thetes, the lowest class of Athenian citizens who manned the oars. We look at how the Battle of Arginusae in 406 BC changed naval warfare forever, forcing a democratic trial for six generals who failed to rescue survivors from sinking ships. Through the eyes of Theramenes and Conon, we examine the tension between military duty and civic obligation, revealing how the sea itself became a battleground for…
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