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Rise and Fall of the Spartans
2002History
- 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.Read more
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- 1
- Episodes
- 2
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Tides of War
S01 · E02 · Aired Sep 30, 2002
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- Ended
- First aired
- Sep 30, 2002
- Last aired
- Sep 30, 2002
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- United States
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- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2