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.
| Title | Rise and Fall of the Spartans - Season 1 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2002 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | History |
| Cast | Edward Herrmann |
| Crew | Melody Shafir (Producer) |
| Alternative Titles | |
| Keyword | historical, military, ancient greece, sparta greece |
| First Air Date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Last Air date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 2 Episode |
| Runtime | 26:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 7.50/ 10 by 2.00 users |
| Popularity | 4.02 |
| Language | English |
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