This week on @TheRestHistory, we released 3 new episodes: a 2 parter on the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC, & a survey of the decolonisation of Africa.
Here is the first of our two episodes on the Persian invasion:
At the Spianada in Corfu - one of the most characterful cricket grounds in the whole world - @AuthorsCC are batting. @AdamRutherford & @jonawils to open. Despite the fact that I have scored precisely 0 runs in my last 3 innings, I am batting at 3. #EliteSport
I score a blistering 3, before selflessly sacrificing my wicket in the cause of accelerating the scoring rate.
Any youngsters watching - this is what is meant by THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET
Oh dear. My show of team spirit in getting out is for naught, as @AuthorsCC are bowled out for 104.
With temperatures on Corfu high & sticky, & my stomach the victim of a mild attack of Roumeli belly, what better time to join my fellow @AuthorsCC heroes for an afternoon of punishing but ever elite sport?
After @saadi & I LITERALLY blast out the Corfiote openers, a massive 180 run partnership sees Γυμναστική Εταιρεία Κέρκυρας make 223/4 off their 30 overs.
To @V_and_A, there to visit its show on Epic Iran with - who else? - @aa51_ansari
5,000 years old, & eerie as hell: the cap with ibex horns & the wings of the bird of prey draped over his shoulders hint at a being who is himself part animal & bird #EpicIran
Three absolute babes from mid-2nd century BC Susa #EpicIran