From the 8th century BC, waves of Greek settlers fanned out across the Mediterranean and Black Sea, driven by scarce land and rising populations. In southern Italy and Sicily - later known as Magna Graecia - they built cities that would rival and even outshine their homelands.
Dan is joined by Tristan Hughes, host of 'The Ancients' podcast, to unpack the story of these powerhouse Greek hubs in Italy.
Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.
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