March of the Ten Thousand, Part 2: Journey to the Sea | A Tale from Ancient Greece

The Next Chapter of Xenophon's Anabasis Isolated and betrayed in the heart of the Persian Empire, the mercenary army of ten thousand Greeks is faced with a grim future. But against the odds, they undertake a grueling journey north to reach the Black Sea, their avenue to return to Greece at last--yet their march will be anything but easy.
A story from Greek history (401 BC), based on Xenophon's Anabasis (Books 3-4), featuring: Xenophon, Cheirisophos, Soteridas, Tissaphernes
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Video footage from Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft, 2017)
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Thumbnail Image: the army arrives at the sea (B. G. Baker, 1901)
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[@musicaaustraliana4601]

What is more amazing than the story is that it is historical and true, not even a mythological fable but a real journal of some of the greatest men in history.

[@WineDarkSea]

Completely agree! One of those amazing cases where real history outdoes mythology.

[@antiriad]

We had Xenophon as a mandatory class when I was in high school in Greece. It was in original ancient Greek. There were plans to make a movie by Sony about 12 Years ago but never had happened. A really magnificent read. This is what Alexander the Great used to campaign for Persia. It would have made a magnificent mini-series.

[@brucewimperis2396]

Gripping and inspiring, every step of the way. “Never give up” indeed! A great story with a great message. Well done - thank you!!

[@WineDarkSea]

Good inspiration for our own “quests for the sea” in everyday life!

[@stacymacpherson2048]

A gripping adventure!!! Bravo!!!

[@anthonylenci645]

Yes! Here we go folks! Another fantastic adventure for the senses. Thank you and amazing always

[@WineDarkSea]

Thanks so much for listening, delighted you enjoyed it!

[@JCody-pt3th]

Whenever I face a great challenge in my personal life, I always think to myself: “What would Xenophon do?”

[@mothercreatesdaughterofzeu4363]

"We are all General Clearchus." Xenophon

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👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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