The First War for Western Civilization

A scholarly, measured march through ancient battles and their long echoes, informative rather than immersive, best for viewers who enjoy history explained clearly.

Created by

Stanislaw Karpinski

Genres

Documentary, War & politics

Starring

Patrick Frost, Michael Scott, Roger Newcombe

Overview

The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, power, politics, freedom

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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