Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Historian Roel Konijnendijk as he takes a deep dive into Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey recreates the epic events of the Peloponnesian Wars between Sparta and Athens. Kassandra and Alexios' journey introduces us to a cast of historical characters from Spartan generals to Athenian diplomats; lets us experience real battles and tragedies like the Athenian plague; and step into hoplite armour in ancient combat. Dr Roel Koninendijk breaks down the real history behind the warriors and the societies at the heart of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
0:00 Introduction
2:46 Timeline of the Peloponnesian War in game
3:11 Did Spartans start military training at seven?
5:43 Historical accuracy of wearing armour casually
6:14 Myth of child sacrifice in ancient Greece
8:47 Blue Athenians vs Red Spartans trope
10:30 Did classical Greek hoplites wear bronze armour?
12:21 Royal dual kingship system of Sparta explained
16:20 Powers and political role of Spartan kings
18:27 Did Spartan women train with weapons?
19:19 Soft power and influence of women in Sparta
21:19 Historical diet of classical Athens
22:04 Democracy, politics, and citizenship in Athens
24:33 Athenian horse archers in ancient warfare
26:14 Historical reality of the Spartan general Brasidas
28:14 Plague of Athens and its historical impact
31:26 Battle of Amphipolis and fate of Brasidas
33:00 Strategy and nature of the Peloponnesian War
# #Sparta #AssassinsCreed
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Join Historian Roel Konijnendijk as he takes a deep dive into Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey recreates the epic events of the Peloponnesian Wars between Sparta and Athens. Kassandra and Alexios' journey introduces us to a cast of historical characters from Spartan generals to Athenian diplomats; lets us experience real battles and tragedies like the Athenian plague; and step into hoplite armour in ancient combat. Dr Roel Koninendijk breaks down the real history behind the warriors and the societies at the heart of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
0:00 Introduction
2:46 Timeline of the Peloponnesian War in game
3:11 Did Spartans start military training at seven?
5:43 Historical accuracy of wearing armour casually
6:14 Myth of child sacrifice in ancient Greece
8:47 Blue Athenians vs Red Spartans trope
10:30 Did classical Greek hoplites wear bronze armour?
12:21 Royal dual kingship system of Sparta explained
16:20 Powers and political role of Spartan kings
18:27 Did Spartan women train with weapons?
19:19 Soft power and influence of women in Sparta
21:19 Historical diet of classical Athens
22:04 Democracy, politics, and citizenship in Athens
24:33 Athenian horse archers in ancient warfare
26:14 Historical reality of the Spartan general Brasidas
28:14 Plague of Athens and its historical impact
31:26 Battle of Amphipolis and fate of Brasidas
33:00 Strategy and nature of the Peloponnesian War
# #Sparta #AssassinsCreed
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: youtube.com/channel/UCZwU2G-KVl-P-O-B35chZOQ/join
