Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Name: Rise and Fall of the Spartans
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Edward Herrmann

TV Show

First Air Date: September 30, 2002

Last Air Date: September 30, 2002

Genre: Documentary

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 2

Rating: ⭐ 8.3/10

Cast: Edward Herrmann

Network: History

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.