Series · Documentary
Rise and Fall of the Spartans (2002)Season 1
★ 8.5 · 4 votes1 season · 2 episodesDocumentary2002
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.
- Writers
- William Neal, Susan Michaels
- Network
- History
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- First aired
- September 30, 2002
- Status
- Ended
Cast
Edward HerrmannNarrator (voice)
Episodes
0/2 watched- Episode 1: Code of Honor45 min · Sep 30, 2002
- Episode 2: Tides of War45 min · Sep 30, 2002
