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Ancient Greece
Black Broth: What the Warriors of Ancient Sparta Ate
In ancient Greece, Sparta was famous for two things: the bravery of its warriors in battle and its atrocious food, says chef Max Miller who prepared the infamous black broth or melas zomos.
During the communal daily meal, bread, called...
Ancient Greece
The Decline of Sparta as Seen Through Its Food
Athenaeus of Naucratis in his famous work Deipnosophistae stated sarcastically that the fault of the decline of Sparta lay with its cooks, who, because of the influence of the Roman Empire, lost the ability to prepare the traditional recipes...
Ancient Greece
What Were the Ancient Spartans Like?
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Spartan society was very different from the rest in Greece, an example was the absence of walls, the city was protected only by its soldiers.
Ancient Greece
The Top Archaeological Sites You Absolutely Must See in Greece
With a history as rich and expansive as that of Greece, it is no surprise that there are countless archaeological sites that you should visit while touring the country.
Of course, everyone knows the popular tourist attractions, such as the...
Ancient Greece
Battle of Thermopylae: When the Greeks Fought to Defend Western Civilization
The Battle of Thermopylae and the fight of 300 Spartans against 10,000 elite Persian soldiers is a magnificent moment in Greece's history.
Ancient Greece
Children are Curious to Know: Who Were the Spartans?
Curious Kids, a website that posts inquiries made by the most curious of minds—those of children—recently found themselves answering a question posted by a young reader who wanted an expert to answer his question: “Who were the Spartans?”
It is...
Ancient Greece
Harsh Lessons from the Ancient Greek City-State of Sparta
The long and (mostly) illustrious history of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta defines the word "legendary."
Ancient Greece
Daily Life in Ancient Greece: What it Was Like to Live in Athens and Sparta
Life in ancient Athens and Sparta, although both in Greece, was so different that the city-states seem completely foreign to each other.
Ancient Greece
Stolen Sparta Warrior Helmet Recovered, Reinstalled
An iconic Spartan warrior helmet that had been stolen on Tuesday night from a monument in the historic city was recovered and reinstalled on Wednesday.
The imposing helmet, symbolizing Sparta’s glorious past, had adorned the city until Tuesday when it disappeared.
The...
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August 480 BC: Leonidas' Brave 300 Fought the Battle of Thermopylae
The battle of Thermopylae and the valiant fight of 300 intrepid Spartans under the guidance of warrior King Leonidas against 10,000 Persian elite soldiers is one of the greatest moments of Ancient Greece's history and provided great tales of...