Stephen Hodkinson

Stephen Hodkinson is a British scholar and an emeritus professor of Ancient History at the University of Nottingham. He is well-known for his expertise in ancient Greek history, particularly focusing on Sparta and its economic and social structures. His insights often explore the complexities of Spartan society, including the implications of its reliance on helots for agricultural labor. Recently, he was in the news for his critical analysis of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks about adopting a 'super Sparta' economic model, highlighting the historical contradictions in such a comparison.