Episode 27: The Bloody King (Aeschylus' Agamemnon)
Literature and History
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The Tumultuous History of Lydia and King Tantalus
Explore Lydia's tumultuous past in the Iron Age, under Cyrus the Great's rule. From its lack of geographical boundaries to the rich but ominous ruler King Tantalus, discover the intriguing contrast within the region and its notable cities like Sardis and Troy.
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