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Romans at Thermopylae vs Pikes, Elephants, Artillery (191 BC) DOCUMENTARY

History documentary on the 191 BC Battle of Thermopylae between Rome and the Seleucids. Compare HYS accounts with Bankrate: https://pnl.link/gFMUINQ We continue our series on the Roman Seleucid War. Taking place in the late 2nd century BC, this conflict saw the great powers of the east and west come to blows over the battlegrounds of Greece. In episode 01 we covered the lead up to the war which drew in the Romans and the Seleucids. Now we follow the unfolding carnage of their campaigns. This culminates in 191 BC where Antiochus the Greats fortifies the Hot Gates to force the Romans to attack him. Now the fate of the war will be decided at the famouse battle of Thermopylae. Sources: "Histories" by Polybius "From the Founding of the City" by Livy "The Roman War of Antiochus the Great" by John Graigner Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:11 Seleukids Wade In 05:36 First Blood 07:58 Rome Mobilizes 10:15 Diplomatic Manuevers 12:30 Antiochus on the Offensive 15:10 Fortifying Thermopylae 17:27 Battle of Thermopylae 20:32 Fall of the Goat Path 23:42 Outro Credits Research = Chris Das Neves Script = Chris Das Neves Narration = Invicta Art = Penta Limited #history #documentary #military