Rise and Fall of the Spartans
8.3/10
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Country:US
Seasons:1
Networks:History
2002-09-30 - 2002-09-30
Documentary
Spoken Languages: English
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.
Seasons
1
Episode Runtime
Infinity Minutes
First Air Date
2002-09-30
Rating
8.3
Production companies
Triage Entertainment
Genre
Documentary
