Battle of Marathon

The Greeks Invented the Marathon Race

The modern marathon race has its roots in Ancient Greece, inspired by the legendary story of a Greek messenger named…

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490 BC: The Greeks Triumph at Marathon and the Legend of Pheidippides

On September 12, 490 BC, the Greeks achieved a monumental victory at the Battle of Marathon, defeating a Persian invasion…

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Why did no Spartans fight at the Battle of Marathon?

The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was a pivotal event in the Greco-Persian Wars. The Athenians, aided by a…

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The Birth of the Athenian Golden Age: The Battle of Marathon

The Golden Age of Athens began in 478 BCE when the Athenians defeated the invading Persians, marking the political, economic,…

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