Scenarios about 'darius'
Darius refers to several ancient Persian kings of the Achaemenid Empire, most notably Darius I (the Great) who ruled from 522-486 BCE and expanded Persian territory to its greatest extent. His administrative reforms, infrastructure projects including the Royal Road, and military campaigns against Greece shaped the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern world. In alternate history scenarios, different outcomes of Darius's reign often explore how Persian dominance might have altered the development of Western civilization and democracy.
What If the Battle of Marathon Was Lost?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Persian forces had defeated the Athenians at Marathon in 490 BCE, potentially altering the development of Western civilization.