Greco-Persian Wars - 3 Minute History

The video covers the rise of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great and Cambyses, followed by Darius's expansion into Europe. It details the Ionian Revolt and subsequent Persian campaigns, leading to the Battle of Marathon. Xerxes's invasion is highlighted, including the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis. The Greek counterattacks, formation of the Delian League, and eventual end of the Persian Wars are discussed, culminating in the rise of Athenian dominance and the onset of the Peloponnesian Wars.

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