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The Rest Is History

668. Greece vs Persia: The Rise of the First Superpower (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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History

4.6 • 26.6K Ratings

🗓️ 10 May 2026

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Why did the Persian Empire cross the Aegean to destroy Athens in 490BC? Who was Darius, the King of Kings, and the most powerful man in the world? And, how did this totemic invasion unfold? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one of the most cataclysmic clashes in all ancient history: Persia’s invasion of Greece. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:09.7

Now, when you think about it, every dynasty in history has boiled down to two important elements,

0:18.2

aspiration and action. And a classic example of this from British history,

0:24.5

the rise of the House of Wessex, the family of Alfred the Great and his heirs, who between

0:31.0

them established the United Kingdom of England. Yeah, it's a great story, isn't it? Tom. A great

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