Scenarios about 'Battle of Thermopylae'
The Battle of Thermopylae was a military engagement in 480 BCE where a small Greek force led by King Leonidas of Sparta held off a massive Persian army at a narrow coastal pass. This last stand, though ultimately ending in Greek defeat, delayed the Persian advance and became an enduring symbol of courage against overwhelming odds and sacrifice for one's homeland. In alternate history scenarios, changes to this battle often explore how different outcomes might have altered the development of Western civilization.
What If The Persian Empire Conquered Greece?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Xerxes I successfully conquered Greece in 480-479 BCE, potentially altering the development of Western civilization, democracy, and the cultural foundations of Europe and the Middle East.