The Synthesis of "Thucydides"

Discover Thucydides, the ancient Greek general and historian whose account of the Peloponnesian War established the foundations of modern history.

A look into the epic conflict between Athens and Sparta that reshaped Ancient Greece and offers timeless lessons on power, politics, and warfare.

An explainer on the devastating epidemic that struck Athens in 430 BC, contributing to the end of its Golden Age and its defeat in the Peloponnesian War.

Discover Herodotus, the ancient Greek writer known as the 'Father of History' for his pioneering work, "The Histories."

Explore the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire, a powerful alliance of Greek city-states that led to a golden age of culture and democracy.

Discover Cleisthenes, the ancient Athenian statesman credited with reforming the constitution and establishing democracy in Athens around 508 BC.

Discover Themistocles, the visionary Athenian politician and general who built Athens' navy and masterminded the victory at the Battle of Salamis.

An overview of the series of conflicts between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire that shaped the course of Western civilization.

Discover how the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC ended Spartan dominance with revolutionary tactics, reshaping the power balance of ancient Greece forever.

A look at the Greco-Persian Wars, the pivotal conflict that saw Greek city-states clash with the Persian Empire, shaping the course of history.