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10 Key Reasons the Greeks Crushed the Persians

Greek Reporter 12 Feb 2026
In places like Marathon and Thermopylae, the narrow passages neutralized the Persians’ greatest advantage ... At Marathon, the horses were reportedly away being watered; at Thermopylae and Salamis, the terrain and sea made them irrelevant.
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A Robot Thermopylae – in Ukraine

National Review 01 Feb 2026
UGVs are used as mobile weapons, surveillance tools, and for numerous other functions including mine-clearing, logistical support, and evacuating the wounded ....
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Thermopylae Reimagined: A Memorial Fit for the 21st Century

Greek Reporter 05 Jan 2026
The proposal reimagines Thermopylae as a “living space” that bridges its legendary past with a sustainable, educational future ... A narrative landscape in Thermopylae ... For Thermopylae, this means.
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Inside Greek football’s rebirth: from Euro 2004 to the Battle of Thermopylae

The Athletic 24 Dec 2025
An ambitious new plans for reforming football will blend a creative and technical approach with ideas drawn from national mythology ....
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Gorgo, the Wise Queen of Sparta

Greek Reporter 06 Dec 2025
Credit. flickr/ Egisto Sani. CC BY-NC 2.0. Queen Gorgo of Sparta was the daughter of King Cleomenes I and the wife of the legendary hero of Thermopylae, King Leonidas I ... She addressed it to Leonidas before he left for the battle of Thermopylae ... ....
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Athens and Sparta: Two Different Ancient Greek Societies Compared

Greek Reporter 22 Nov 2025
Ancient Athens under the Acropolis Hill. Artist unknown. Public Domain ... The name of Leonidas and the Battle of Thermopylae continue to ignite the imagination for brave actions and fearless devotion to the homeland ... Laconian relief; 550-525 B.C ... Credit.
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