<p>This week we cover one of the most legendary last stands in all history, Thermopylae.  Xerxes and his colossal horde march on Greece to conquer and enslave.  Leonidas and his 300 Spartans lead a Greek force in the defense of the narrow pass of Thermopylae or the "Hot Gates".  Join us as we discuss the history, tactics, and "man love" that played a role in this bloody battle.</p>

This week we cover one of the most legendary last stands in all history, Thermopylae. Xerxes and his colossal horde march on Greece to conquer and enslave. Leonidas and his 300 Spartans lead a Greek force in the defense of the narrow pass of Thermopylae or the "Hot Gates". Join us as we discuss the history, tactics, and "man love" that played a role in this bloody battle.

<p>This week we cover one of the most legendary last stands in all history, Thermopylae. &nbsp;Xerxes and his colossal horde march on Greece to conquer and enslave. &nbsp;Leonidas and his 300 Spartans lead a Greek force in the defense of the narrow pass of Thermopylae or the "Hot Gates". &nbsp;Join us as we discuss the history, tactics, and "man love" that played a role in this bloody battle.</p>

S1E4: Thermopylae - Hot Gates & Big Stakes

Fictorical is a podcast focused on battles and warfare. We will be covering conflicts all throughout history and fiction. If you like historical battles like Gettysburg, GREAT! If you like fictional fighting like the battle of Hoth, EXCELLENT! Wait, you like both and you like sharing a laugh with some dear, dear friends? Wow, so do we...That's why we made this. Join us each episode for some insight into what caused the battle, the weapons used, a few laughs, who won, and why!

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S1E4: Thermopylae - Hot Gates & Big Stakes

S1E4: Thermopylae - Hot Gates & Big Stakes