In this episode, we talk about the first Persian invasion of Greece in 490 BC. It’s basically a rundown of how both the Greeks and Persians prepared for war, the alliances that kept shifting, and the whole political mess in Sparta. Then there’s the Battle of Marathon, which happened and led to some folklore and monuments. The Athenians and Aiginetans were still feuding, and Athens was dealing with its own internal stuff during the 480s BC. Not much excitement, just a lot of historical details. #Marathonomachoi #PersianInvasion #AncientGreece #BattleOfMarathon #History