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Aug 2022
21m 56s

Marathon

Starglow Media / Wondery
About this episode

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth. When Athens is under attack by the Persian army Callimachus and Miltiades take the entire Athenian army out to meet them. Follow along as the swift Philippides saves the day.

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