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TIL About The Battle of the Eclipse. It was fought in the early 6th century BC in Anatolia (Turkey) between the Medes and the Lydians. According to ancient Greek historian Herodotus, the battle was interrupted by “day turning into night” (Solar Eclipse), Leading to a treaty ending the 6 year war.

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