Rise and Fall of the Spartans
en
PG-13
8.3
September 2002
Documentary
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.
First Air Date:
2002-09-30
Last Air Date:
2002-09-30
Status:
Ended
Original Country:
US
Original Language:
en
Number of Seasons:
1
Number of Episodes:
2
