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The Period Formerly Known as the Dark Age of Greece

The Period Formerly Known as the Dark Age of Greece

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The Early Iron Age in Greece has traditionally been called a dark age, both because of the economic decline after the fall of the Mycenaean palaces and because the archaeological evidence is less abundant for this period. The picture is still far from clear, but archaeology continues to turn up more information. In this episode, host Scott Emmons draws on ancient legends, archaeological evidence, and the Homeric epics to shine some light on this puzzling yet fascinating early phase in Greek history.

For visuals, visit Episode 7 at epicgreekhistory.substack.com.

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