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Delphi and the Spanish empire
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Jul 3, 2014
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Podcast episode
Description
Classical historian Michael Scott delves into the remarkable history of Delphi, the site of a renowned oracle in Ancient Greece and a place that was visited by many leading figures in the Greek and Roman worlds. Plus we speak to Hugh Thomas, who has just completed the third volume of his trilogy of books on the Spanish empire, about how Spain managed to rule vast territories during the 16th century For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jul 3, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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