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Socrates and the Trial That Defined Athens
In this episode of The History of Greece, Lucas and Luna explore the trial and execution of Socrates, one of the most iconic events in classical history. They set the scene in 399 BCE Athens, just a few years after the restoration of democracy following the tyranny of the Thirty. Lucas explains the political and social tensions that led to Socrates' indictment on charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. He details the key accusers—Meletus, Anytus, and Lycon—and the role of Socrates' association with controversial figures like Alcibiades and Critias. The conversation covers the…
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