History in the Making

History in the Making


Shattered Timbers, Shattered Spears

November 17, 2016

The full force of Persia is directed against Greece. A fragile Greek alliance attempts to withstand the blow while Themistocles maneuvers the resulting political fallout. We examine the Spartan embrace of death and gain an appreciation for the Greek navy. This episode covers approximately 481 – 480.