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.
Learn about the history of the Battle of Thermopylae and how it was a defining moment for Greece in its fight against the Persian Empire, as told by Herodotus.
Herodotus tells one of the most horrific stories in his writings, but he tells it like Alfred Hitchcock or Wes Craven. He weaves in stories and anecdotes to his work, trying to give reasons for the events that occurred without having any real way of knowing.
This episode discusses the dynamics of the Battle of Thermopylae and the role of the choke point of Corinth in shaping the strategies of the Greek city-states and Persian Empire.
This podcast discusses the decision-making process in ancient Greece, particularly focusing on the political structure of Athens and Sparta and how it influenced their reactions to outsiders offering new ideas or proposals.