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Scholars continue to challenge accounts of the Battle of Marathon
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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.
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