Episode 1549
The Greeks vs Persia: The War that Changed the Ancient World
The conflicts that brought the Persian and Greek worlds closer together and reshaped the ancient world.
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
November 29, 20241h 4m
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Show Notes
<p>In the 5th century BC, the ancient world's pre-eminent superpower turned its gaze towards the turbulent fringes of its empire. Under the illustrious Persian conquerors Darius and Xerxes the Great, the Achaemenids would send enormous armies west to contest an alliance of rebel Greek city states. The conflicts that followed brought the Persian and Greek worlds closer together and set the stage for a drastic reshaping of the ancient world.</p><br><p>Joining us is Patrick Wyman, host of the <em>Tides of History</em> and <em>The Fall of Rome </em>podcasts. Patrick explains why these conflicts were far more complex than simple civilisational clashes and discusses their repercussions.</p><br><p>Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Max Carrey.</p><br><p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></a>. </p>
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