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Scattered Candles in the Night – Civilization during the Greek Dark Age (c. 1100-750 BC)
FromHistory with Cy
Scattered Candles in the Night – Civilization during the Greek Dark Age (c. 1100-750 BC)
FromHistory with Cy
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23 minutes
Released:
Jun 13, 2024
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Description
The Greek Dark Age, spanning roughly from 1100 to 750 BC, marks a mysterious chapter in the history of ancient Greece. Characterized by a sharp decrease in population, the abandonment of the once might Mycenaean palatial centers, disruption of trade networks, the loss of literacy and a steep decline in artistic endeavors, this time period was generally one of economic hardship and political fragmentation. However, amidst the darkness there were pockets of prosperity and social changes that eventually allowed for the rise of powerful Greek city-states and the dawn of Archaic Greek civilization.Contents:00:00 Introduction and Context02:50 What was the Greek Dark Age08:36 Greece enters the Iron Age09:59 Greece starts to Recover11:15 Chiefs and Chiefdoms15:51 The Geometric Period17:35 The Greek Alphabet18:33 Panhellenism21:53 Thank You and PatronsSupport the Show.
Released:
Jun 13, 2024
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