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At the height of the ancient world, one king dared to challenge the West—Xerxes I.
Ruling one of the largest empires in history, he set his sights on Greece—launching a massive campaign that would change the course of history.
From legendary battles like Thermopylae…
to the turning point at Salamis…
This is the story of ambition, power, and a king who refused to accept limits.
But not every conquest ends in victory…
🎙️ Listen to the episode and stay with the story until the very end.
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