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1. www.historyhit.com › why-does-the-battle-ofWhy Does the Battle of Thermopylae Matter 2,500 Years On?

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   Nov 25, 2020 · One of the most damaging (and ahistorical) aspects of the Thermopylae legacy is its use as a banner for those wanting to find legitimacy for their politics, often on some variation of ‘East vs. West’. There is of course a sliding-scale here, but the comparison is ultimately wrong.

2. www.historyextra.com › period › ancient-greeceYour guide to the battle of Thermopylae - HistoryExtra

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   What's the real history of the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, the courageous last stand depicted in the film '300'? Professor Chris Carey explains more

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     Xerxes & The Invasion of Greece, Thermopylae & the 300 Documentary

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4. historyvshollywood.substack.com › p › episode-3-whatEpisode 3 | What really happened after The Battle of ...

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   Sep 23, 2024 · Episode 3 | What really happened after The Battle of Thermopylae in 300? The Spartans have been crushed by the Persians, and Xerxes marches on Athens. But what really happened? Let’s find out in this week’s instalment of History vs Hollywood.

5. www.historytools.org › stories › the-enduring-legacyThe Enduring Legacy of the Battle of Thermopylae: 2,500 Years ...

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   May 26, 2024 · In the longer term, the legacy of Thermopylae helped to shape the cultural identity of the Greeks and, by extension, the Western world. The battle became a symbol of the Greek ideal of the citizen-soldier, willing to sacrifice his life for the greater good of his city-state.

6. historycooperative.org › the-battle-of-thermopylaeThe Battle of Thermopylae: 300 Spartans vs the World

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   Mar 12, 2019 · The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between 300 Spartans and the Persian Empire in 480 BCE. Read the timeline, dates, and events here.

7. www.britannica.com › event › Battle-of-ThermopylaeBattle of Thermopylae | Date, Location, and Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 17, 2024 · The Persian victory at Thermopylae allowed for Xerxes’ passage into southern Greece, which expanded the Persian empire even further. Today the Battle of Thermopylae is celebrated as an example of heroic persistence against seemingly impossible odds.

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   Why is the Battle of Thermopylae important today?

   • Today, in a post 300 world, the Battle of Thermopylae is increasingly used to justify extreme and violent ideologies. Historically, however, the legacy of the battle has been to remind us to ask, at what cost war. I have, of course, only scratched the surface of the many ways in which the Battle of Thermopylae has been used across the centuries.

   Why Does the Battle of Thermopylae Matter 2,500 Years On?

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   When was the Battle of Thermopylae fought?

   • The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between 300 Spartans and the Persian Empire in 480 BCE. Read the timeline, dates, and events here.

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   Why was the Battle of Thermopylae filmed?

   • In 1955 a statue of Leonidas was erected by King Paul of Greece in commemoration of his and his troops’ bravery. The Battle of Thermopylae also served as the inspiration for the film 300 (2006). Battle of Salamis The Battle of Salamis (480 bce), in which Greece gained an uncontested victory over the Persian fleet.

   Battle of Thermopylae | Date, Location, and Facts | Britannica

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   What was Thermopylae famous for?

   • A 19th-century illustration showing Thermopylae, a narrow coastal passage famous for the battle between the Greek Spartans and invading Persian forces in 480 BC. (Photo by The Print Collector/Heritage Images via Getty Images) The opposing Greek force was small, not much more than 7,000, with 300 Spartans at its core.

   Your guide to the battle of Thermopylae - HistoryExtra

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   Where is Thermopylae located?

   • Thermopylae is a mountain pass near the sea in northern Greece which was the site of several battles in antiquity, the most famous being that between Persians and Greeks in August 480 BCE.

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   Why is the Thermopylae legacy so damaging?

   • One of the most damaging (and ahistorical) aspects of the Thermopylae legacy is its use as a banner for those wanting to find legitimacy for their politics, often on some variation of ‘East vs. West’. There is of course a sliding-scale here, but the comparison is ultimately wrong.

   Why Does the Battle of Thermopylae Matter 2,500 Years On?

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9. www.worldhistory.org › thermopylaBattle of Thermopylae - World History Encyclopedia

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   Apr 16, 2013 · Thermopylae is a mountain pass near the sea in northern Greece which was the site of several battles in antiquity, the most famous being that between Persians and Greeks in August 480 BCE.