Projects

Gaugamela, 331 BCE: Alexander and Darius Face to Face

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Updated 10/8/2026

• Ancient Greece
• The Persian Empire

Explore the armies, maneuver, and collapse of Darius III’s position at Gaugamela, with attention to cavalry and command decisions.

Salamis, 480 BCE: Fighting in the Straits

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Updated 10/8/2026

• Ancient Greece
• The Persian Empire

Examine the Greek decision to fight in restricted waters, the Persian fleet, and the commanders whose choices shaped the naval battle.

Marathon, 490 BCE: Athens Meets the Persian Expedition

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Updated 10/8/2026

• Ancient Greece
• The Persian Empire

Study the Persian landing, Athenian and Plataean forces, and the battle near Marathon, separating the military episode from later running legends.