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The Battle of Marathon: How Athens Defeated Persia
In 490 BCE, a vastly outnumbered Athenian army faced the Persian Empire at Marathon. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the strategic decisions, the role of the hoplite phalanx, the controversial absence of Sparta, and how this victory shaped Athenian identity for centuries. They discuss Miltiades' gamble, the Persian commander Datis, the famous run of Pheidippides (not the marathon runner of legend), and the political fallout back in Athens. Discover why Marathon was more than a battle—it was the moment Athens found its confidence as a democracy and a military power…
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