Rise and Fall of the Spartans (2002)
| First Air Date: | 2002, September 30 |
| Last Air Date: | 2002, September 30 |
| Status: | Ended |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Episodes: | 2 |
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.