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The Delian League's Treasury: From Delos to Athens
In this episode of Ancient Greece: Philosophy, Democracy, and Endless War, Lucas and Luna explore the moment the Delian League's treasury moved from the sacred island of Delos to the Athenian Acropolis in 454 BCE. They discuss the political maneuvering behind the transfer, the role of Pericles, and how this relocation symbolized Athens' transformation from leader of an alliance to head of an empire. Along the way, they touch on the tribute lists, the building program funded by allied money, and the reactions of other Greek city-states. This episode also considers the broader…
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