Spartans
Ancient Greece
When Ancient Greeks Faced the Persian Navy at Battle of Artemisium
When the ancient Greeks faced the Persian navy in the Battle of Artemisium, they set the tone for the Battle of Salamis that kicked the Persians out
Ancient Greece
Greek Village Boasts True Descendants of Spartans
There is a Greek village in Mani, Peloponnese, called Neochori, where its residents boast they are true descendants of ancient Sparta.
Ancient Greece
How Ancient Spartans Raised Their Children
Spartans, a society in Ancient Greece, are known for the tough way they raised their children, training boys to fight from age seven
Ancient Greece
Why Spartan Men Had Long Hair
In ancient Greece, hair was an important indicator of class and place of origin. Notably, Spartan men were known for their long, flowing hair, which became linked to the ancient warriors in antiquity.
While many would not associate long, beautiful...
Ancient Greece
The Decline of Ancient 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
Thespians: The Forgotten Heroes of the Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Thermopylae, Greece in 480 BC is one of the most famous last stands in history. In the many centuries since the battle, Leonidas and the 300 Spartans have become a symbol of bravery in the face...
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 Ancient Greek Weightlifter and the 316-Pound Rock
Ancient Greek weightlifter Bybon went down in history for the feat of lifting a 316-pound stone. In Ancient Greece, strength was greatly appreciated as a physical attribute.
Weightlifting was common among ancient Greeks, since their culture celebrated strength. Soldiers trained...
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
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.