A soldier and A scholar

A Soldier and A Scholar 13 - A game of Tyrants

Join Aric and Dr. Crawford to witness the whole world GO CRAZYAn episode filled with backstabbing, actual stabbing, spurned lovers, Spartan incursions, orgies and exiles. The tinder box is ready to light aflame.....the great war is nearly upon us. 

A Soldier and A Scholar 12 - The Fall Of Tyrants - prelude

Allow myself and Dr.  Crawford to tell you of the last great tyrant of Athens, Pisistratus, and how his dynasty led to the birth of Athenian democracy and, in some ways, the Persian Wars. 

A Soldier and A Scholar 11 - Solon and the Solonian constitution

After weeks of promises and treachery we FINALLY get so Solon....The statesman who wrote the Solonian Constitution, one of the first major shifts towards the modern Democracy and Western civilization we all know now. Enjoy learning about one of Western civilizations forefathers on a very western holiday !!! 

A Soldier and A Scholar 10 - KILLED OVER CABBAGE - Athens 2

Today we discuss the evolution of Athenian Law and the Athenian system, including the Draconian laws, which were so extreme, you could end up beheaded over taking a head of cabbage ! The extreme abuses of the class system and the brutality of the Draconian code push us ever close to upheaval and change in Athens, molding it into the forebearer of Western Civilization. 

A Soldier and A Scholar 9 - Athens Part 1

Join Aric and Dr. Crawford as they stoke the beginning embers of the flaming forge of Western civilizationA journey that will include, betrayal, love, rebellion, revenge....and kicking sand in the face of the strongest empire the world had known. Athens, Part 1 !! 

A Soldier and A Scholar 8 - ”Because Sparta was Sparta” Part 4 - Spart Military Might

On the series finale of our "Because Sparta was Sparta" series, we study the Spartan military, its ethos, myths, and how it had great respect and assistance from its allies

A Soldier and A Scholar 7 - ”Because Sparta was Sparta” part 3 - Government and legal system

Join Aric and Dr. Crawford for an illumination on the legendary Lycurgus, the man who wrote the laws and societal rules of Sparta....Probably. Maybe ?? Also learn about the two-king system and how to become a mover and shaker in ancient Sparta !!! 

A Soldier and A Scholar 6 - ”Because Sparta Was Sparta” Pt 2 - Spartan Childhood and The Agoge

Dr. Crawford and Aric O take us on a journey to the Agoge, the Spartan training ground for children, exploring myth, fact, and how they often blend together....both good and bad. Please be advised that sexual harassment / assault is discussed in this episode. 

A Soldier and A Scholar 5 - ”Because Sparta was Sparta” Part 1

Aric and Dr. Crawford delve into the statement "Because Sparta was Sparta" and what that means. Join us over the next month to discover everything about the mythical Spartans....their unique (to say the least) society, military and Government. This weeks episode focuses on Sparta culture, and social structure ! 

Solidier And Scholar 4 - A forge of the west.....Greek Fire

Join Dr. Crawford and Aric as they give you a tour and rundown of the state of the Greek world near 500BC