Teaser: Defence at Thermopylae

Casting Through Ancient Greece - A podcast by Mark Selleck

This is a teaser of the bonus episode, "Defence at Thermopylae" found over on Patreon.What if a mere 300 soldiers stood between freedom and subjugation? Uncover the strategic genius and historical significance behind the Greek defence at Thermopylae during the Persian invasion. We'll break down why the rugged terrain of Thermopylae was the perfect stage for the Greek hoplites to mitigate the Persian numerical advantage and cavalry. Discover how the crucial naval defence at Artemisium played i...