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The Rest Is HistorySep 21, 2021

99. Thermopylae & Salamis Episode 2

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HerodotusPersian Fire
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99. Thermopylae & Salamis Episode 2 includes mentions of Herodotus and Persian Fire by Tom Holland, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Herodotus

Indexed context: The host discusses the strategic elements of the Battle of Thermopylae, referencing Herodotus to highlight the historical context and the actions of…

Persian Fire
Tom Holland

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Persian Fire' to highlight the significance of the Greek struggle against the Persian Empire. The book provides historical context…

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Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook continue their celebration of the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian invasion of Greece. Today, they look at two battles which have echoed down the millennia: Thermopylae, the very archetype of a heroic defeat, and Salamis, the great naval clash which saved Greece from Persian conquest. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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The host discusses the strategic elements of the Battle of Thermopylae, referencing Herodotus to highlight the histor…

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The host mentions 'Persian Fire' to highlight the significance of the Greek struggle against the Persian Empire. The…

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  • Related interests include History enthusiasts and students of ancient warfare and History enthusiasts and readers interested in ancient warfare..
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Herodotus
Best for History enthusiasts and students of ancient warfareOften cited around Battle of Thermopylae

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You can read my translation of that, you can read Tom Holland as Herodotus and then Tom Holland as himself telling you the story.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and students of ancient warfare
Indexed context: Herodotus says that the art Xerxes troops are so intimidated by the site of the Spartans, you know, these Spears bristling the red cloaks the red horse hair kind of terrifying site that they have to be forced by whips to approach the Spartans.
The host discusses the strategic elements of the Battle of Thermopylae, referencing Herodotus to highlight the historical context and the actions of key figures like Leonidas. The mention of Herodotus serves to underscore the reliability of certain accounts and the dramatic nature of the battle.
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Persian Fire
Tom Holland
Best for History enthusiasts and readers interested in ancient warfare.Often cited around Greek-Persian War

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Your book Persian Fire is a terrific read and anybody who has enjoyed the last couple of episodes of this podcast I'm sure will really enjoy the way you tell the story.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: History enthusiasts and readers interested in ancient warfare.
Indexed context: So says the blurb for a little-known history book called Persian Fire by Tom Holland.
The host mentions 'Persian Fire' to highlight the significance of the Greek struggle against the Persian Empire. The book provides historical context for understanding the pivotal moments leading up to the battles at Salamis and Thermopylae.
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Indexed context: The host mentions 'Persian Fire' to highlight the significance of the Greek struggle against the Persian Empire. The book provides historical context…
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I found it thrilling in the way that I found Lord of the Rings thrilling.

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The 300 Frank Miller comic book and film. They do it as good and evil.

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