Greece won against massive odds in the wars against the Persians. But what if history had gone differently? What if Greece had actually lost against Persia and became absorbed into the Empire. Here is one scenario. Check Out EmperorTigerstar: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXqYwTCR6R3Wr-FkLTD4AQ Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v4Ljo0Fm8U ___________ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alternatehistoryhub Luv u Izz

In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John explains two of the great powers of the ancient world, all WITHOUT the use of footage from 300. Resources: The Histories of Herodotus: http://dft.ba/-herodotus Plato: http://dft.ba/-plato Plays of Aristophanes: http://dft.ba/-aristophanes Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! http://store.dftba.com/products/crashcourse-world-history-the-complete-series-dvd-set Follow us! @thecrashcourse @realjohngreen @raoulmeyer @crashcoursestan @saysdanica @thoughtbubbler Like us! ‪http://www.facebook.com/youtubecrashcourse Follow us again! ‪http://thecrashcourse.tumblr.com Support CrashCourse on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse