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The Achaemenid Navy: Masters of the Mediterranean
In this episode, Lucas and Luna sail the high seas of the Achaemenid Empire, exploring how Persia built and wielded a formidable navy. From Phoenician shipwrights and the cedar forests of Lebanon to the trireme fleets that nearly conquered Greece, we trace the rise of Persian naval power under Xerxes and its pivotal role in the Greco-Persian Wars. Discover the innovative ship designs, the mixed crews of Phoenicians, Egyptians, and Greeks, and the strategic harbors that anchored this vast maritime network. We also uncover the less-known naval operations in the Black Sea and the Indian Ocean…
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