Welcome to this bonus instalment of episodes for January. The Marathon mini series has been apart of the members episodes over on Patreon. For the month of January I have decided to make this series of 5 episodes available to all to say thank you for all the support over the year. Get in and listen when you can as they will go back to Patreon only at the start of February.

Unlock the secrets of ancient military strategy as we unravel the enigma of the missing Persian cavalry at the Battle of Marathon. With our historical detective hats on, we traverse through Herodotus's ancient texts, picking apart the clues that point to the cavalry's initial deployment, their mysterious vanishing act, and the potential maneuvers that may have changed the course of history. Our episode peels back the layers of theory and speculation, promising to shed light on a puzzle that has captivated historians for centuries.

Embark on a narrative adventure, where each thread of possibility is meticulously examined—from the prospect of devastating casualties to strategic Persian tactics that have remained concealed in the annals of time. We also explore the cryptic Onian proverb and its possible implications for the movements of the Persian horsemen, adding a layer of cultural intrigue to this fascinating historical episode. Prepare to be enthralled by a tale of tactical absence and the ghostly hoofbeats of a cavalry that never charged into one of antiquity's most defining battles.

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