On this episode of The Express History Podcast, we're going to be unpacking the hyper-famous Classical Age of Ancient Greece. The goal is to go over the political and military history of the period and show how very unique cirumstances were created, which then allowed for the legendary ancient Greek intellectual achievements. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast!

Key Dates:

800 BC - Approximate end of the 'Greek Dark Ages'

625-600 BC - Phanes coins of Ephesus, oldest known inscribed coins

560 BC - Supposed death of Solon, Athenian reformer

490 BC - Greek victory over the Persians at Marathon

480 BC - Greek victory over the Persians at Salamis

431–404 BC - Peloponnesian War

399 BC - Execution of Socrates

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