In 1842, following Mexican Gen. Adrian Woll’s invasion of San Antonio, Texas Gen. Edward Burleson is quoted as saying, “Thermopylae had her messenger of defeat; the Alamo had none.” Burleson was ...
In 480 B.C. a massive Persian army headed for Greece. King Leonidas, of the Greek city-state Sparta, assembled a small contingent of soldiers, compared to the horde of Persian invaders led by Xerxes, ...
One of the key moments in Herodotus’ chronicle of the Persian wars comes at the narrow mountain passage of Thermopylae. Hopelessly outnumbered, but never outclassed, 300 Spartans led a contingent of ...
Leonidas, the legendary Spartan king, is remembered for his defiance at the Battle of Thermopylae. His famous "Come and take ...
The Battle of Greece continues as forces clash once more at the historic site of Thermopylae. Senate Democrats block government funding bill for 13th time Mark Harmon to make rare 'NCIS: Origins' ...
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