The Corinthian War: The Alliance That Broke Sparta's Grip

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the Corinthian War (395–386 BC), the conflict that finally shattered Sparta's brief empire and redrew the map of Greece. They explore how Athens, Thebes, Corinth, and Argos — former rivals — united against Spartan domination, with Persian gold bankrolling the revolt. Lucas explains the key battles of Haliartus, Nemea, and Cnidus, where Conon's Persian-backed fleet destroyed Sparta's naval supremacy, and the role of the Royal Peace, also called the Peace of Antalcidas, which left Persia as the arbiter of Greek affairs. He also puts the war in context, following Sparta's brutal rule after the Peloponnesian War, the liberation of Thebes, and the rise of the Corinthian democracy. The episode highlights the sea change in Greek politics: the end of Spartan preeminence and the emergence of a multipolar world where cities like Thebes and Athens could again flex their muscles. It's a story of shifting alliances, mercenary armies, and the brutal cost of imperial overreach — told with the vivid detail and clear-eyed analysis that Fexingo History is known for. #CorinthianWar #AncientGreece #Sparta #Agesilaus #Conon #PersianGold #BattleOfCnidus #PeaceOfAntalcidas #RoyalPeace #Thebes #Athens #GreekHistory #PeloponnesianWar #HistoryPodcast #FexingoHistory #ClassicalGreece #MilitaryHistory #AncientHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo