Special Crossover w/ Ancient History Fangirl! Hadrian in Athens
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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Hadrian's Obsession with Greece
The hosts discuss the Roman Emperor Hadrian's love for Greece and his connection to Athens. They explore his building projects, his role as the ruler of Greece under the Roman Empire, and his honorary Greek citizenship. The chapter also examines the decline of the Athenian democratic system and the Greeks' negative view of kings.
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