Thomas Martin

Thomas Martin, Professor of Classics at the College of the Holy Cross and author of Ancient Greece, explores Athens' remarkable rise during its Golden Age. He highlights how democracy sparked unprecedented freedoms and cultural flourishing, from the architectural wonders like the Parthenon to the impactful theater of the time. Martin delves into the complexities of leadership under Pericles, societal dynamics with figures like Aspasia, and the tension following the Peloponnesian War that led to the philosophical introspection of Socrates.