Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago

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In 480 BCE, a small force of Greek warriors, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, held off a massive Persian army at the narrow pass of Thermopylae. Though vastly outnumbered, the Spartans and their allies fought with incredible bravery. The battle became a symbol of courage and sacrifice in the face of impossible odds. This episode explores what really happened at Thermopylae and why it remains one of history’s most legendary last stands.

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