The Battle of Marathon

S1 E3: Athenian General Miltiades leads Athens against the Persian Empire's first invasion of Greece at Marathon. Exploring the mystery to why Athens did not wait for Spartan troops to arrive before attacking the Persians alone. Young and brash Kimon, son of Miltiades (the Hero at Marathon) begins his Hero's Journey, firstly, to avenge Athen's betrayal of his father's accomplishments and reputation.