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Approximately one month after the Persian victory at Thermopylae in August 480 BC, the Greek fleet led by the Athenian commander, Themistocles engaged the Persian armada at Salamis (near Athens).

Art: Marek Szyszko

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2017-12-07

According to historian, Nick Sekunda, "If the Persian Wars were the most glorious period in Spartan history, then the battle of Thermopylae was surely Sparta's finest.

The fantastic illustration is by Richard Hook.

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2017-12-07

One of history's great last stands happened from February 23 – March 6, 1836 and is depicted in this painting of the Battle of the Alamo. The death of its defenders inspired the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo".

Artist: Unknown

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2017-12-03

New on All Things French Misadventure: Alexander and William Walker.

https://t.co/mRQ9B1XCcX

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2017-11-11