TV series
Rise and Fall of the Spartans
2002, English, on History.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2002
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Aired 30 September 2002
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- First aired
- 30 September 2002
- Last aired
- 30 September 2002
- Network
- History
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
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Rise and Fall of the Spartans has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
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