Last week, Ms. Hoffman asked you if you had ever heard of a marathon? She also wondered if you could figure out why it was 26.2 miles?
Did you find the answer?
Ms. Hoffman found the answer here in Greece! It turns out that in 490 B.C. the Persians attacked Greece in a place called Marathon. It is just north of Athens. It is said that the Greeks won after a difficult and harrowing battle. They sent a runner back to Athens (26.2 miles!!) to share the news!
Read more about the battle here using some historical sources!
Just for fun: Here is a picture of Mr. Jean with Miltiades' helmet!
Did you find the answer?
Ms. Hoffman found the answer here in Greece! It turns out that in 490 B.C. the Persians attacked Greece in a place called Marathon. It is just north of Athens. It is said that the Greeks won after a difficult and harrowing battle. They sent a runner back to Athens (26.2 miles!!) to share the news!
Read more about the battle here using some historical sources!
Just for fun: Here is a picture of Mr. Jean with Miltiades' helmet!
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