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The Challenges with Understanding the Battle of Thermopylae
1:03:38 - 1:14:16 (10:38)
The way we understand the story of the Battle of Thermopylae might not be entirely accurate due to the biased lens of the ancient Greek historian, Herodotus.
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Xerxes brought together troops from three continents to attack Greece, including Sub-Saharan Africans and Persians who won and hold the empire.
1:03:38 - 1:06:58 (03:20)
Summary
Xerxes brought together troops from three continents to attack Greece, including Sub-Saharan Africans and Persians who won and hold the empire. They had diverse weaponry and clothing, demonstrating Xerxes' ability to unite various people under his rule.
ChapterThe Challenges with Understanding the Battle of Thermopylae
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Herodotus is considered the father of history due to his ability to write about significant events and battles in ancient Greece that have influenced literature, entertainment, and movies up to this day.
1:06:58 - 1:10:56 (03:58)
Summary
Herodotus is considered the father of history due to his ability to write about significant events and battles in ancient Greece that have influenced literature, entertainment, and movies up to this day.
ChapterThe Challenges with Understanding the Battle of Thermopylae
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast episode discusses the Battle of Thermopylae from the perspective of the Persians, highlighting how the Greeks were perceived as putting up a feeble effort against the great king's army.
1:10:57 - 1:14:16 (03:19)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the Battle of Thermopylae from the perspective of the Persians, highlighting how the Greeks were perceived as putting up a feeble effort against the great king's army.