In this video we delve into the historical account left to us by Thucydides, an ancient Greek general and historian, as he sheds light on the pivotal fifty-year period preceding the Peloponnesian War, also known as the" Pentecontaetia".



While various factors contributed to the growing tensions, Thucydides emphasizes the significant impact of Athens' strategic decision to construct a formidable wall and fortify its city. This fortification, designed to safeguard Athens and enhance its dominance in the region, had unintended consequences, further souring the already strained relations between the Athenians and Spartans.