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.
Status: Ended
Genres:
Documentary
First Air Date: 2002-09-30
Origin Country: US
Networks:
Total Episodes: 2
Number of Seasons: 1
Original Language: en
8.3
Production Countries:
United States of America
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