An exploration of the changes in cavalry during ancient wars, particularly the Greek war with the Persians and how it evolved over 150 years. The article delves into the debate on how cavalry had changed and how it was used in battles to break up formations of heavy infantry.
This podcast discusses how the Greeks were able to defeat the much larger Persian army at the Battle of Marathon, despite being greatly outnumbered. The victory had a significant impact on the future of Greece and ultimately led to the development of Western civilization.
The podcast host discusses how tribal people share similar qualities across different regions and explains how different strategies are adopted by tribes to deal with their enemies, along with other historical facts.
The adoption of the full hoplite panoply in the seventh century BC led to the phalanx formation, which was used in ancient times by city-states during wars. People were expected to bring their own kit and the phalanx formation has since been used in various wars.
The details surrounding the Battle of Marathon remain shrouded in mystery despite accounts provided by Ancient Greek historian Herodotus. Modern historians continue to speculate about the specifics of what really happened on that fateful day.
Exploring the precariousness of maritime travel in ancient times as depicted through the story of King Xerxes.