Conversing the Classics: Ep 2 - Polybius

Professor Brian McGing (Trinity College Dublin) joins Oscar to discuss the life and work of the Greek historian Polybius.
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[@eugenealper]

Thank you very much for an excellent questions and answers

[@Wien1938]

The phrase often used is "hostages" about prisoners like Polybios. They were possibly being held/restrained as a warning to their families back in Greece.

[@slappy8941]

Did you record this in a large metal pipe?

[@brictator]

Thanks for this. polyb my favorite. theopompus so white!