Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Rise and Fall of the Spartans

8.5 2002 |ENDED | 1 Season

Documentary

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.

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Runtime

N/A

Rating

8.5

Type

Documentary

Status

Ended

NETWORKS
History
History
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S01E02

Sep 30, 2002 • 0.0

SEASONS 1

Season 1
2 Episodes
2002

FULL CAST 1

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