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55 Fire in the Cradle of Democracy (The Persian Wars, Part 1)

55 Fire in the Cradle of Democracy (The Persian Wars, Part 1)

Update: 2024-10-012
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The three decades from 508-478BC were possibly the most consequential in all of ancient history. In this episode and the next, we tell the story of the Greco-Persian Wars through the eyes of Themistocles, the Athenian mastermind who guided the Greeks to victory. 

Contents of the episode, with timestamps:

[04:50 ]  Themistocles' Childhood and the Athenian Revolution

[10:40 ]  Democracy's Early Challenges

[16:10 ]  The Demagogue

[26:35 ] The Ionian Revolt

[31:25 ]  Marathon

[43:05 ]  "Rejoice! We Are Victorious!"

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55 Fire in the Cradle of Democracy (The Persian Wars, Part 1)

55 Fire in the Cradle of Democracy (The Persian Wars, Part 1)

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