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Thermopylae: The Real Story Behind the 300
Most of us think we know the story of Thermopylae: 300 Spartans holding off the Persian army. But the real battle was more complex—and in some ways more remarkable. In this episode, we strip away the myth to explore what actually happened in August 480 BCE. Who fought? How many? Why did Leonidas stay? We look at the Greek alliance, the betrayal by Ephialtes, the Phokian contingent, and the Thespians who chose to die alongside the Spartans. We examine our main source, Herodotus, and his biases, and trace how the Thermopylae legend grew—from ancient commemorations to modern films. Along the…
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