TV Series

Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Name: Rise and Fall of the Spartans
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-09-30
Rating: 8.5

8.5September 30, 2002•1 Season•2 Episodes•Ended

Documentary

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.

Networks: History