A behind-the-scenes look at the story, the characters, and the production of "The First War for Western Civilization".

Sparta withdraws from the war against Persia. The new League of Greek Allies (Delian League), Kimon made commander-in-ch...

The finish of the naval battle of Salamis. The stabilization and the lead up to the Battle of Plataea, the final battle ...

Thermopylae: Leonidas and his 300 Spartans delay the enormous Persian forces of King Xerxes. Were the 300 Spartans alway...

The Great Persian Invasion of Greece by Persian King Xerxes, the construction of the bridges over the sea at Hellespont ...

The famous, original Marathon Run, war heroes, the fall from grace of Kimon’s family, prison, bankruptcy, incest, reco...

Events leading up to the Battle of Marathon including the mystery of Marathon. Why did the Athenians call for help, then...

Sparta and its unique position in Greece. How Greece & Persia came in to conflict. The Ionian Revolt, Kimon and Miltiade...

Our modern connection to this period, the importance to us here and now. Three major players, Athens, Sparta and Persia....