-464 ⟶ Spartan Earthquake, Helot Revolt, and Rising Tensions

An earthquake in ancient Sparta, Greece leads to a Helot upr...
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💥 Spartan Earthquake, Helot Revolt, and Rising Tensions

An earthquake in ancient Sparta, Greece leads to a Helot uprising and strained relations with Athens, one of the factors that lead to the Peloponnesian War.⟶
Spartan Earthquake, Helot Revolt, and Rising Tensions (-464)
Ancient greeceEarthquakeRebellionPeloponnesian WarMilitary ConflictSocial Unrest
GreeceGreece

⚔️ Spartan Victory at the Battle of Tanagra

Battle of Tanagra—The Spartans defeat the Athenians, near Thebes.⟶
Spartan Victory at the Battle of Tanagra (-457)
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarMilitary HistoryBattleWarfare
GreeceGreece

⚔️ Athenian Suppression of Mytilenean Revolt

Mytilene rebels against Athens but is crushed.⟶
Athenian Suppression of Mytilenean Revolt (-428)
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarRebellionSiegeNaval WarfareMilitary Conflict
GreeceGreece

🛡️ Spartan Victory Over Athenian Attempt to Capture Megara

The Athenians try to capture Megara, but are defeated by the Spartans.⟶
Spartan Victory Over Athenian Attempt to Capture Megara (-424)
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarMilitary ConflictSiegeMilitary History
GreeceGreece

⚔️ Sparta Defeats Argos, Violating Peace of Nicias

The Peace of Nicias is broken when Sparta defeats Argos.⟶
Sparta Defeats Argos, Violating Peace of Nicias (-419)
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarArgosMilitary Conflict
GreeceGreece

⚔️ Athens Rejects Spartan Peace Overtures

Sparta sues for peace, but Athens rejects this.⟶
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarWarfareMilitaryConflictNegotiation
GreeceGreece