Tristan Hughes

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It's spring, 334 BC, and a fleet of ships sail across the small stretch of water that divides Europe from Asia.

The ancient Hellespont, the modern-day Dardanelles in Turkey.

The sun beams brightly and the waters are calm.

A gentle and favourable breeze helps the vessels eastwards.