Marathon 490 BC: When Athens Defied the Persian Empire | FULL DOCUMENTARY

In 490 BC, defending their independence, their identity and their institutions, the Athenians fight against the Persian troops of Darius I in the plain of Marathon. A handful of men against a myriad of invaders.

Documentary: For Athens : EP1 Victory at Marathon
Directed by: Fabrice Hourlier
Production: DOCSIDE & ARTE (2012)

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Following the Ionian revolt, King Darius I vows revenge on the Greek city-states that assisted the rebels. Themistocles and Miltiades emerge as key