Pericles: life of the week
HistoryExtra podcast
07/27/26
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Ancient Athenian statesman Pericles was a remarkable figure, renowned for promoting democracy, championing the arts, and shaping the fate of the Athenian empire. Yet his legacy of military mistakes and eccentricity has landed him with a somewhat mixed reputation. Historian Paul Cartledge has written a new book on Pericles – subtitled Pericles: Statesman, Demagogue, Eccentric – and here, speaking to Emily Briffett, he explores his political career, personal life and enduring legacy.
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