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What is the Significance of the Battle of Marathon? By Celeste Neill, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 3:45 PM The Battle of Marathon, fought 2,500 years ago, holds a remarkable position in the annals of history, evident in its commemoration through an Olympic event and even a chocolate bar. This pivotal clash has cemented Marathon’s enduring significance in Western history. The battle’s legacy and symbolic weight have been frequently acknowledged throughout the ages. It … Continued Read more »     The Battle of Cannae: Hannibal’s Greatest Victory Over Rome By Luke Tomes, Monday, June 19, 2023 4:00 PM The first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916 is infamous for delivering an inglorious record for the British Army; over the course of just 24 hours, 20,000 British soldiers were killed – the highest number in the country’s history. This enormous toll, which came in the age of mechanised and mass mobilised … Continued Read more »     How the Macedonian Phalanx Conquered the World By Tristan Hughes, Saturday, June 17, 2023 1:23 PM Of all the formations and tactics in military history, few live up to the power and majesty of the Macedonian phalanx. In its time, this intricately designed method of fighting proved a super weapon, forming the nucleus of armies commanded by some of history’s best military leaders – from Pyrrhus to Alexander the Great. Indeed, even when its … Continued Read more »

Explore the Golden Age of the Minoans in Crete   Ancient sites, white-walled villages, four-star hotels and great beaches. On this 8-day tour with The Ancients podcast host Tristan Hughes, explore the golden age of the Minoans in Crete and delve into the history of one of the first advanced civilisations in Europe - and so much more.