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Greeks VS Persians: The Battle of Mycale That Shaped Ancient Greece
The Battle of Mycale was a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history, marking the end of the second Persian invasion of Greece.
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Celebrates Renewal and Rebirth
More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.
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The Rest of the World at the time of Classical Greece
It would be another three centuries before Rome absorbed the Greek city-states into its own empire in 146 BC. The Persian Empire: Asia & Egypt: Originally founded by Cyrus the Great in 559 BC ...
Cyrus the Great
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Persian ruler Cyrus the Great.