005. Olives, Oaths, and Oligarchs: The Rise of Ancient Greece

We're traveling back to a land of olive groves, blue seas, and people who somehow managed to invent democracy, theater, philosophy and gym memberships that didn't involve Instagram posts. We're talking about the rise of ancient Greece, how a cluster of rocky, sunbaked city-states on the edge of the Mediterranean became one of the most influential civilizations in history. It's a story of warriors, philosophers, sailors, and artists, and yes, a few people in togas who argued about everything. So grab your metaphorical sandals, maybe a shield, and let's step in to the marble streets of history.