The First War for Western Civilization
tv show
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8 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired March 25, 2016
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Overview
The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.
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Treachery
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 0h 0m
Air Date
March 25, 2016
Overview
Sparta and Greece; the origins of the war; the Persian invasion of Greece at Marathon and the battle