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Corinthian War: The Battle That Broke Spartan Power
After defeating Athens in the Peloponnesian War, Sparta became the undisputed hegemon of Greece, but its brutal rule quickly bred resentment. By 395 BCE, a coalition of Athens, Thebes, Corinth, and Argos—backed by Persian gold—rose up against Sparta. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Corinthian War (395–387 BCE), a chaotic conflict that saw the first major use of mercenaries, the revival of Athenian naval power, and the devastating Battle of Cnidus where the Persian fleet destroyed Sparta's navy. At the heart of the story is Conon, the Athenian admiral who rebuilt Athens'…
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