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Themistocles and the Wooden Walls: Building Athens' Navy
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the rise of Themistocles, the Athenian leader who transformed Athens into a naval power before the Persian Wars. They explore the discovery of silver at Laurion in 483 BCE, the political battle over how to use the windfall, and Themistocles' controversial proposal to build 200 triremes. The conversation covers the trireme's design and tactical role, the ostracism of political rivals like Aristides, and the strategic thinking behind the 'wooden walls' oracle at Delphi. Lucas explains how this naval buildup set the stage for the…
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