Rise and Fall of the Spartans
★ 8.3 minEnded
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.
Series Cast
Status / Type
Ended (Documentary)
Seasons / Episodes
1 Seasons | 2 Episodes
Network
History
Genres
Documentary
Seasons
Season 1
2 Episodes • 2002
