This podcast discusses how the traditional portrayal of Persian victories can be challenged through different viewpoints and can change with time. It also raises the possibility of whether adding a small territory to an empire is worth sacrificing the freedom of a group of people.
The Persian War's supply constraints and possible influence from the Greeks' desire for freedom played a role in the empire's decision-making.
This podcast discusses the possibility that the Persians will end up winning the ongoing battle. However, the long-standing tradition of portraying Persian victories as shattering victories in their history is also mentioned, while the theory that they could start a rolling chain of revolts to get the Persian Empire to shake apart is discussed.