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Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: September 30, 2002
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 2
  • Networks: History
  • Genres: Documentary
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Rise and Fall of the Spartans(2002)

TMDB Rating: 8.3 (3 votes)

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.

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Season 1

2 episodes • 2002

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Code of HonorSep 30, 20020.0
2Tides of WarTBA0.0

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