Clash of Ancient Warriors (2023): S01E03 – The Battle of Thermopylae

Introduction Using modern science to unravel the mysteries of ancient historical battles, revealing how military genius shaped civilisations from the earliest antiquity to the end of the Middles Ages. Outline The Battle of Thermopylae: Journey back to 480 BC, when King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans successfully blocked Xerxes’ two-million-strong Persian army at Thermopylae. Clash…

Andrew Marshall

12/03/2025

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Warriors

Introduction

Using modern science to unravel the mysteries of ancient historical battles, revealing how military genius shaped civilisations from the earliest antiquity to the end of the Middles Ages.

Outline

The Battle of Thermopylae: Journey back to 480 BC, when King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans successfully blocked Xerxes’ two-million-strong Persian army at Thermopylae.

Clash of Ancient Warriors Series

You can find an overview and episode guide for Clash of Ancient Warriors here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 14 August 2023.
Running Time: 44 minutes.
Rating: PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.

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