The History of Greece: Philosophy, Empire, and Endless Reinvention — Fexingo History
The Athenian Navy and the Battle of Salamis — Fexingo History
This episode details the 480 BCE Battle of Salamis, where the Athenian navy under Themistocles defeated the Persian fleet. It covers the fleet's origins from the Lavrion silver mines, trireme design, and strategic decisions, drawing on Herodotus and Aeschylus.