ancient Sparta

Police in Beijing, China, detained two foreigners dressed as Spartan warriors who were roaming the city streets as part of a publicity campaign for a salad company. Beijing Youth Daily published a photograph showing police officers restraining the two men in...

Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton wrote a song in which they glorify the "OXI" of Greeks to the Italian army and the bravery of Greeks through the ages, from Spartan Leonidas to the warriors of the Pindos mountains. The band,...

Men dressed as Spartan warriors invaded the London Underground on October 2, pleasantly disrupting the tedious routine of public transportation. While less than 300 were present, the actors – who were part of the cast of “300: Rise of the Empire,” the...

A brand new trailer for the Greek battle epic "300: Rise of an Empire" has been released, this time focusing more on the character of Artemesia (Eva Green) and the havoc she plans to wreak on Greece. The two-and-a-half minute...

After centuries of neglect, another important classical Greek monument, the theater of the city of Sparta, will be restored to its ancient splendor thanks to a joint project by the Greek ministry of culture and tourism, the Diazoma citizens'...

An important but neglected ancient theater is being restored and given to the public thanks to a partnership between private and governmental services.. With the help of the association DIAZOMA and a sponsorship by Niarchos Foundation, the study for the...

It stands for its size, quality and the luxury of its construction. The ancient theatre of Sparta, built around 30-20 B.C., is located north of the contemporary city of Sparta, and remains a distinguished monument to this day, despite...

Portuguese ultra-marathon runner Joao Oliveira won the 31st Spartathlon race, one of the most difficult long distance routes internationally, crossing the finish line at the southern Greece city of Sparta on early Saturday. Oliveira reached the statue of ancient Spartan...

Fans who turned out to get a glimpse of Gerard Butler before his appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in Los Angeles were treated to a reenactment from the film "300." Butler's infamous portrayal of King Leonidas made him a celebrity...