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The Battle of Thermopylae was fought in 480 BC between the Persian Empire and a Greek alliance led by Sparta. With continual fighting for three days, it was one of the most prominent battles of the Greco-Persian Wars; it has gone down as one of history's most famous last stands. This legendary defence solidified the Spartans' fearsome reputation, a legacy that has endured through the ages and remains iconic to this day. This clip is from Ancient Powers.

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It has been rumored that the Thespians temporarily halted the Persian advance with dramatic readings from the works of Socrates.

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