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While Athens and Sparta dominated the spotlight in Ancient Greece, there was another city quietly rising to power—Corinth. Nestled on the Isthmus of Corinth, this strategic city became a bustling hub of trade, linking the East and West. With its ports and the ingenious Diolkos, Corinth transformed into Greece’s economic powerhouse, funding wars, culture, and more.

Known for its stunning pottery, architectural innovations like the Corinthian column, and the vibrant Isthmian Games, Corinth was far more than a merchant city. It played key roles in the Greco-Persian and Peloponnesian wars, using diplomacy and naval strength to navigate Greek politics. But when Rome expanded its empire, Corinth faced devastation in 146 BC, only to rise again as a Roman colony.

Join us as we uncover the untold story of Corinth—how this underestimated empire quietly shaped the ancient world and left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire today.

00:00 - Corinth — The Underestimated Empire
01:00 - Strategic Location and the Diolkos
02:08 - Corinth’s Role in Mediterranean Trade
03:06 - Cultural and Religious Life in Corinth
04:00 - The Foundation and Rise of Corinth
05:10 - Corinth’s Resilience and Adaptability
06:00 - The Government and Leadership of Corinth
07:16 - Periander and the Transformation of Corinth
08:00 - Corinthian Products and Economic Influence
09:13 - The Establishment of Corinthian Colonies
10:00 - Corinth’s Role in Greek Rivalries
11:15 - Tensions with Athens and the Potidaea Conflict
12:00 - Corinth’s Naval Power in the Peloponnesian War
12:50 - Corinth’s Role in the Greco-Persian Wars
13:40 - The Battle of Salamis and Persian Defeat
14:00 - Corinth’s Complicated Relationship with Sparta
14:50 - Internal Tensions and Disputes in Corinth
15:30 - Corinth’s Decline and the Rise of Rome
16:30 - The Sack of Corinth and Its Rebuilding as a Roman Colony
17:10 - The Cultural Influence of Corinth
18:00 - Corinthian Pottery and Its Influence
19:00 - The Architectural Legacy of Corinth
20:00 - The Isthmian Games and Corinthian Festivals
21:00 - The Cosmopolitan Nature of Corinth
22:30 - Corinth’s Decline Under Roman Expansion
23:30 - The Sack of Corinth by Rome
25:00 - The Rebirth of Corinth as a Roman Colony
26:00 - Corinth’s Influence Under Roman Rule
27:00 - Corinth’s Lasting Legacy