Greek and Latin Voices
Thursday 10 April 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)
Series exploring the life and work of the Greek historian Herodotus.
Playlist:
4/4. Prof Paul Cartledge looks - through the writings of Herodotus - at the famous battle of Thermopylae, where the West met the East, as 300 Spartans faced the might of the Persian army at a pass known as the 'Hot Gates', and the West won and remained free - just.
Prof Cartledge looks at why the Persians lost, why this was such a crucial battle for both sides, and why the 300 Spartans, as they waited for the Persians to attack, spent their time combing their long hair.
