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

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

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