Bloody conflicts between the Greeks and Persians lasted for more than fifty years in the fourth century BC. This includes the famous battle of Marathon and Thermopylae, the latter where the Spartans made a heroic defence of the pass. The running battles did not cease until 449 BC, when the Persians finally gave up hope of annexing Greece. "The Greek and Persian wars" tells the story of this period with reconstructions and battle depictions.

Originally released by Cromwell Productions in 1998. Special features: Test your knowledge; picture gallery; excerpts from other titles in the series.