The First War for Western Civilization

The First War for Western Civilization

S01E01 The Beginning
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Our modern connection to this period and its importance to us here and now. Three major players: Athens, Sparta, and Per...
S01E01 The Beginning
S01E02 Treachery
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Sparta and its unique position in Greece. How Greece and Persia came into conflict. The Ionian Revolt, Kimon and Miltiad...
S01E02 Treachery
S01E03 The Battle of Marathon
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Events leading up to the Battle of Marathon, including the mystery of Marathon. Why did the Athenians call for help, the...
S01E03 The Battle of Marathon
S01E04 The Riand Fall
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The legendary Marathon Run, tales of war heroes, the dramatic downfall and redemption of Kimon's family through prison, ...
S01E04 The Riand Fall
S01E05 The Great Invaof Xerxes
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The Great Persian Invasion of Greece led by King Xerxes, including the construction of bridges over the Hellespont and a...
S01E05 The Great Invaof Xerxes
S01E06 Leonidaand the 300 Spartans
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At Thermopylae, Leonidas and his 300 Spartans hold off King Xerxes’ massive Persian army. Were their actions a suicide...
S01E06 Leonidaand the 300 Spartans
S01E07 The Deciin Greece
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The naval Battle of Salamis concludes, leading to the stabilization of Greek forces. This sets the stage for the final c...
S01E07 The Deciin Greece