2,499 years ago around this time of the year, the Battle of Thymopoli was raging.

But it is important to remember that this clash was not happening in isolation.

At the same time as Leonidas, his 300 or so Spartans and the rest of his Greek allies

were fighting at the hot gates, there was another vital clash occurring to the east on the

sea.

This was the Battle of Artemisium.

It is often overlooked, it is often overshadowed by the Battle of Thymopoli, and to be honest,

it is often forgotten as one of the great clashes of 480 BC during the Persian War.

But as you will find out in this podcast, it was vitally important.

It was significant in the defence at Thymopoli, but also in the events that followed.

Now joining me to talk through this battle is Owen Reiss.

Owen has recently been on the podcast talking about combat trauma, that was a fascinating

chat, and you can find it in the recent string of podcasts released on the ancients.

And it was great to have him back to talk through what happened at the Battle of Artemisium.

Here's Owen.

Owen, it is great to have you back on the show.

Welcome back.

Thank you very much.

I really like it coming back.

I enjoyed being on there last time.

Brilliant.

That is very good to hear to start this off.

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