Rise and Fall of the Spartans

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.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Sep 30, 2002

1 seaons till Sep 30, 2002

Popularity: 1.5829
3 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

Triage Entertainment (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Code of Honor

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 2 episodes

Season 1

Aired

2 Episodes
  • Episode 1Code of Honor min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 2Tides of War min

    Overview not available

Crew & Team

Melody Shafir

Producer

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