The First War for Western Civilization

The First War for Western Civilization

The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.

DocumentaryWar & Politics

Seasons

1. The Beginning

Air Date: 2016-03-25

A look at Athens and the First Democracy at the start of the Greco-Persian war.

2. Treachery

Air Date: 2016-03-25

Sparta and Greece; the origins of the war; the Persian invasion of Greece at Marathon and the battle

3. The Battle of Marathon

Air Date: 2016-03-25

The famous battle is examined.

4. Rise and Fall

Air Date: 2016-03-25

Myths of the Battle of Marathon are examined.

5. The Great Invasion of Xerxes

Air Date: 2016-03-25

Leonidas and his 300 Spartans vs. Xerxes and his 250,000 Persians- the battle is joined at Thermopylae.

6. Leonidas and the 300 Spartans

Air Date: 2016-03-25

The facts of the famous battle of Thermopylae.

7. Decision in Greece

Air Date: 2016-03-25

The war continues and is concluded in the Peace of Callias, aka the Peace of Kimon.

8. Aftermath and Legacy

Air Date: 2016-03-25

What the Greco-Persian War means for the modern world.

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Rating

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Release Date

2016-03-25

Episodes

8 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Patrick Frost

Patrick Frost

Narrator (voice)

Michael Scott

Michael Scott

Self – Host

Roger Newcombe

Roger Newcombe

(voice)

Chris Pitman

Chris Pitman

(voice)

Production Companies

Worrigee Multimedia