Asia was the original seat of human societies -- long before any trace can be found of the inhabitants of the rest of the world having emerged from
The Battle of Marathon – 4
Miltiades felt no hesitation, as to the course which the Athenian army ought to pursue; and earnestly did he press his opinion on his brother
The Battle of Marathon – 3
Miltiades determined to rule more securely. On his arrival he kept close within his house, as if he was mourning for his brother.Continuing The
The Battle of Marathon – 2
This generous daring of their weak but true-hearted ally was never forgotten at Athens.Continuing The Battle of Marathon,our selection from Sir
The Battle of Marathon
This series has twelve easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionMarathon! A name to conjure up such visions of glory as few battlefields have ever
Thermopylae – 6
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Thermopylae,our selection by Herodotus.If you have journeyed through all of the installments of this
Thermopylae – 5
Onetes, son of Phanagoras, a Carystian, and Corydallus of Anticyra, were the persons who gave this information to the king.Continuing The Battle of
Thermopylae – 4
While they were deliberating on these matters, Xerxes sent a scout on horseback.Continuing The Battle of Thermopylae,our selection from Herodotus.
Thermopylae – 3
The barbarians, when the wind had lulled and the waves had subsided, having hauled down their ships, sailed along the continent.Continuing The