Teaser: Ostracism (Patreon)

This is a teaser of the bonus episode, Ostracism found over on Patreon.We now continue our look at the systems and institutions that would develop in early Athens and Sparta. For this episode we will now turn the the political mechanism of Ostracism that would develop in Athens after the period of tyranny that had existed there in the last half of the 6th century BC.We will look at what Ostracism was and what its purpose was. We will look at why it would develop, by understanding the pervious phase of Athenian politics. Then we will look at examples of ostracism being used into the Classical period. Then, finally we will look at if the system was still being used for its intended application. If you would like to hear more and support the series click on the Patreon link at the bottom of the page or you can head to my website to discover other ways to support the series, HereISupport the show