Events from 550 BC

Cyrus defeats Astyages - overthrows Median Empire, founds Achaemenid Persian Empire

Daniel destroys the dragon of Babylon - feeds it cakes of pitch, fat and hair causing it to burst, proving it was not a god (Book of Daniel)

Vix burial of Celtic princess - massive Greek bronze krater (wine vessel) found, 1.64m tall, shows extent of wine trade and Celtic wealth