
668. Greece vs Persia: The Rise of the First Superpower (Part 1)
From The Rest Is History
Published 5/10/2026

From The Rest Is History
Published 5/10/2026
Why did the Persian Empire cross the Aegean to destroy Athens in 490BC? Who was Darius, the King of Kings, and the most powerful man in the world? And, how did this totemic invasion unfold? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one of the most cataclysmic clashes in all ancient history: Persia’s…

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