EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 51 MIN
The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 2
from History of the Peloponnesian War · host Thucydides
In which the origins of conflict between Corinth and Corcyra are examined through disputes over colonial allegiance and burgeoning naval power, culminating in fierce maritime engagements that test ancient alliances and treaties. The unfolding strife extends to include Potidæa and surrounding states, as Athenian and Peloponnesian interests increasingly collide, laying groundwork for broader hostilities.
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In which the origins of conflict between Corinth and Corcyra are examined through disputes over colonial allegiance and burgeoning naval power, culminating in fierce maritime engagements that test ancient alliances and treaties. The unfolding strife extends to include Potidæa and surrounding states, as Athenian and Peloponnesian interests increasingly collide, laying groundwork for broader hostilities.
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