The Sicilian Expedition: How One Campaign Decided Athens' Fate

This Odyssey documentary recounts the Sicilian Expedition, the disastrous ancient campaign that helped seal the fate of Athens. It follows the ambitious military gamble to conquer Sicily during the Peloponnesian War and the catastrophe that followed. Through this single fateful venture, the film reveals how overreach doomed a great power. For lovers of ancient history, it is a gripping study of hubris and defeat. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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