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Podcast: History of Persia
Episode: 35: The Empire Strikes Back
Description: It is a dark time for the Ionian Revolt. Although Sardis has been destroyed, Persian troops have driven the Rebel forces from Aeolis and pursued them across Anatolia. Facing the renewed Persian Fleet, a group of Greek cities led by Dionysius of Phocaea has established a new plan on the nearby island of Lade. The Persian satrap Artaphernes, ready to end this rebellion, has dispatched the army and the navy to retake Miletus.... PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com<...