Series2002·0m·8.5
Rise and Fall of the Spartans
Documentary
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.
Cast
Edward Herrmann
Narrator (voice)
Episodes
Details
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- History
- First aired
- 2002-09-30
- Last aired
- 2002-09-30
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Languages
- English
- Age rating
- —
- Production
- Triage Entertainment
