The first of a mini series on ancient Sicily. I begin with a brief sojurn around the island and an overview of the original inhabitants. Then it's onto the Greeks and Phoenicians who founded colonies on the island. I unwrap what form these initially took and what can be inferred from them. If you can leave a review please do! Episode notes including a reading list and full transcription on  Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

Ancient Sicily (pt1). New neighbours.

Continuing the ancient Sicily miniseries I pick up with what happened to the tryant Thrasybulus in Syracuse in the 460s BC. There's a lot of civil unrest and democracy finally makes an appearance. Elsewhere on the island one of Sicily's most intriguing sons, a man called Ducetius, makes a play for power.&nbsp; If you're listening where you can leave a review please do! Episodes notes, including a reading list and transcription on &nbsp; Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

Ancient Sicily (pt3). Democracy & Ducetius.

In the second episode on ancient Sicily I turn to the rise of the tyrants and the changing political situation on the island. Covering the period between 600BC and the mid 5th century BC there is a lot to talk about, it's an episode packed with treachery, conquest and even some poetry. If you can leave a review wherever you listen to this please do - it really helps. Episode notes including a reading list and full transcription is on&nbsp; Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

Ancient Sicily (pt2). Tyrants and Tragedy.

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