Episode

AH17 - Standing Among the Spartans

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Ancient History Podcast
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May 1, 2025
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2185
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Summary

In this episode, we talk to Philip Davies about social status in ancient Sparta, how the homoioi were not all equals, and the many ways a Spartan could gain or lose social status. Don't forget to subscribe to Ancient History Magazine .