Greek Glory
Heroes, philosophers, and the wars that birthed Western civilization.
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Achilles and Hector
Greece's greatest warrior vs Troy's greatest prince. One has plot armor everywhere except his heel. You can guess how this ends.
Odysseus Goes Home
After ten years of war he tries to sail home. It takes another ten years, involves a Cyclops, a witch, and the dead. The original hero's journey.
Pericles' Golden Age
Athens enters its glow-up era: democracy, the Parthenon, theatre, philosophy. Then a plague kills a third of the city, including Pericles.
The Death of Alexander
He drops dead at 32 in Babylon. His generals immediately rip the empire to shreds fighting over the corpse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Greek Glory collection?
The Greek Glory collection includes 4 stories: Achilles and Hector, Odysseus Goes Home, Pericles' Golden Age, The Death of Alexander. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Greek Glory stories for free?
Yes! All 4 stories in the Greek Glory collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Greek Glory cover?
The Greek Glory collection spans c. 1184 BCE, c. 1180 BCE, 461 BCE, 323 BCE. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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