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.
Details
| Status: | Ended |
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| First Air Date: | 2002-09-30 |
| Last Air Date: | 2002-09-30 |
| Networks: | History |
| Production: | Triage Entertainment |
