Scenarios about 'marathon'
The Marathon was an ancient Greek battle in 490 BCE where Athenian forces defeated the numerically superior Persian army. This pivotal engagement during the first Persian invasion of Greece became legendary for the messenger who supposedly ran approximately 26 miles to Athens to announce the victory, inspiring the modern long-distance running event of the same name. In alternate history scenarios, Marathon represents a critical historical turning point where different outcomes could dramatically alter the development of Western civilization.
What If The New York Marathon Was Never Established?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the world's largest marathon never came to be, altering the landscape of recreational running, urban sporting events, and New York City's cultural identity.
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.