In the final episode of our trilogy on the fall and recovery of Athenian democracy, we examine the trial and death of Socrates — not just as a tragic mistake, but as a revealing response to influence, fear, and dissent.After civil war and tyranny, Athens restored democracy through amnesty. But one figure remained unresolved: the philosopher whose students helped destroy the city.Socrates never held power. But he shaped those who did.Critias. Charmides. Alcibiades.And in 399 BCE, Athens put him on trial — not for violence, but for ideas.📌 Timestamps00:00 – Recap: From Tyranny to Amnesty — and the Question Left Behind00:58 – Whose Story Is This? Sources, Silence, and the Politics of Memory02:29 – Socrates in the Agora: Questions Without Answers, Withdrawal Without Apology05:01 – Dangerous Company: Socrates’ Circle and the Collapse of Democracy06:46 – Athens After Terror: A City in No Mood for Gadflies08:17 – From Ideas to Indictment: A Philosopher on Trial09:18 – Defiance, Not Defense: Asking for Olympic Meals10:08 – The Verdict: Death by Vote, Not Sword11:13 – Aftermath: Plato’s Response and the Birth of Political Philosophy13:14 – Outro: Can Democracies Survive Their Own Dissenters?This isn’t just a story of philosophy vs democracy. It’s a story about what happens when truth feels like a threat and what societies do to those who won’t be silent.🏛️ This is Part 3 of our Athens trilogy:Part 1: Athens Under the Thirty Tyrants → https://youtu.be/RfB_BIMd2LYPart 2: Civil War, Amnesty & Restoration → https://youtu.be/zRbJZN4gz0k🎧 Listen & Subscribe:Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Support the Show:Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/echoandink📬 Questions or Feedback?Leave a comment below or email: echoandinkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 Like & SubscribeIf you enjoy history that goes beyond the headlines, please like, comment, and subscribe to support independent research and storytelling.