Rise and Fall of the Spartans
Documentary
8.3 (3 votes)
9/30/2002
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.
Details
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Seasons
Cast
Edward Herrmann
Narrator (voice)
Similar Shows
0.0
From Aristotle to Hawking
2007
7.2
The Greeks
2016
7.1
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
2021
0.0
Historic House Rescue
2019
8.0
Decision
1971
0.0
U.S. Cavalry - History of America's Mounted Forces
2015
8.2
Chasing the Moon
2019
7.8
Memoria de España
2003
10.0
Dig WW2 with Dan Snow
2012
6.2
Air Warriors
2014
9.5
The Supersizers...
2008
0.0
1959: Never Had It So Good
2009