Ancient Sicily (pt2). Tyrants and Tragedy.

In the second episode on ancient Sicily I turn to the rise of the tyrants and the changing political situation on the island. Covering the period between 600BC and the mid 5th century BC there is a lot to talk about, it's an episode packed with treachery, conquest and even some poetry.

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Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).