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The reliability of ancient authors' numbers on ancient naval battles have been questioned by modern historians, but they haven't reached a consensus on what numbers to use.
2:35:59 - 2:38:41 (02:42)
Summary
The reliability of ancient authors' numbers on ancient naval battles have been questioned by modern historians, but they haven't reached a consensus on what numbers to use. This podcast episode discusses the use of ships in ancient times for transporting armies, and the challenges and risks that came with it.
ChapterThe Persian Invasion of Greece
EpisodeShow 57 - Kings of Kings II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Persians used a combination of gold, promises, and strategy to exploit the divisions that already existed among Greek cities and tear them apart from within, ultimately leading to the invasion of Greece.
2:38:42 - 2:41:41 (02:59)
Summary
The Persians used a combination of gold, promises, and strategy to exploit the divisions that already existed among Greek cities and tear them apart from within, ultimately leading to the invasion of Greece.