Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Rise and Fall of the Spartans

8.3
20021 Season
Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Overview

Explores every aspect of Sparta's culture, lifestyle, history and legacy. Author Steven Pressfield reflects on the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a force led by 300 Spartan warriors stalled the advance of a hundred-thousand-plus strong Persian army for nearly a week. Scholars explore the factors that drove the Peloponnesian city-state to strive for martial excellence. Ancient accounts explain how Sparta's warriors were trained and detail their prowess in battle.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Triage Entertainment

Additional Information

Original Name:Rise and Fall of the Spartans
Status:Ended
First Air Date:2002-09-30
Last Air Date:2002-09-30
Number of Episodes2
Original Language:EN

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

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