Lessons from the Persian Invasion of Greece

Detail from an Attic red‑figure ceramic kylix (c. 460 BCE) showing a Greek hoplite killing a fallen Persian soldier.

The Persian Invasion of Marathon What lessons can secondary students learn from an underdog victory in ancient history? The Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE provides a vivid example. During the First Greco-Persian War, the Persian Empire under King Darius I landed on the plain of Marathon just outside Athens, aiming to punish the city for supporting... Continue Reading →

February 10, 2026 0

The Chicken and the Egg…and Social Studies?

Ancient Roman mosaic of a rooster. Image commons.wikimedia.org.

At the Lyceum of History, we’re always looking for ways to incorporate social studies into the classroom. I know what you’re thinking—how and why? This seemingly simple science topic actually lends itself quite easily to discussion in any history class. Ask a teacher about the legacy of the Roman Empire and you’ll hear about language,... Continue Reading →

June 1, 2025 0