In this episode, we cover the usual historical stuff: the Ionian poleis got stuck under Persian-backed tyrannies, Dareios failed to invade Skythia, and Megabazos took over Thrake. Makedon ended up submitting, which brought Persia closer to Mount Olympos. The Athenians made some diplomatic mistakes, and we wonder if war was really unavoidable in the late 500s BC. Nothing too exciting, just the typical rise and fall. #History #PersianEmpire #AncientGreece #WarAndDiplomacy #Boredom