The Delian League: Ancient NATO? (opens in new tab)

Listen to The Delian League: Ancient NATO? from The Ancients. What happens when a defensive alliance slowly turns into an empire? Tristan Hughes and Professor Polly Low explore the Delian League, the so‑called “ancient NATO”, from its Persian War origins to Athenian domination. Discover tribute, revolt, contested sources and how a league of allies became Athens’ hard-edged maritime empire.MOREThe Persian Wars: Xerxes, Thermopylae and SalamisListen on AppleListen on SpotifyThe Parthenon: Wonde...