Rise and Fall of the Spartans(2002)
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.
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2 episodes • 2002
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | Code of Honor | Sep 30, 2002 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Tides of War | TBA | 0.0 |
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