The History of Ancient Greece

The tax may have been the first time that such a tax was ever imposed at Athens. The Plataians, who were still being besieged by the Peloponnesians and boeicians, started to become very distressed about their dwindling provisions. In its first year, the tax yielded 200 talents, and it would be frequently reimposed throughout the war. And now, let us take a short break for a word from our sponsors. Today's episode is brought to you by Babel, the language learning app that will get you speaking a new language with confidence.