The three decades from 508-478BC were possibly the most consequential in all of ancient history. In this episode and the next, we tell the story of the Greco-Persian Wars through the eyes of Themistocles, the Athenian mastermind who guided the Greeks to victory.

Contents of the episode, with timestamps:

[04:50] Themistocles' Childhood and the Athenian Revolution

[10:40] Democracy's Early Challenges

[16:10] The Demagogue

[26:35] The Ionian Revolt

[31:25] Marathon

[43:05] "Rejoice! We Are Victorious!"

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55 Fire in the Cradle of Democracy (The Persian Wars, Part 1)