Thermopylae Revisited - Kolonos Hill and the 300 Spartans (6) - The battlefield & Greek Defences

Returning to Thermopylae after two years, this time a wonderful sunny and warm Christmas Day!
In this video I attempt to put a few myths to bed, and also we finally discover what those mounds of earth are...
Anyone for a bath? :-)
This video was recorded in 1080 HD on Monday 25 December 2017
Returning to the site of the ancient battle, Stephen Maybury examines the physical changes caused by industrial digging near the sulfur pools. Walking along the historic Greek defensive wall, they clarify misconceptions about the positioning of the Spartan forces and the specific route taken by the Persian army.