Episode 18: The Second Persian Invasion

The Athenians and their Plataean allies had effectively put an end to the first Persian invasion at the Bay of Marathon in 490 BC. Athens would continue to emerge as a powerful city state with their confidence after their victory. The Hero of Marathon, Miltiades would fall from favour with a new figure coming to dominate the political landscape for a number of years to come. Back in the Persian Empire the defeat at Marathon would not be a disaster but would still be an annoyance to Darius. Th...