Series
Rise and Fall of the Spartans
2002 · 1 season · Documentary
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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.
Cast
Crew
- Melody ShafirProducer
Media
Details
- First aired
- September 30, 2002
- Last aired
- September 30, 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Episodes
- 2
- Genres
- Documentary
Seasons
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