Rise and Fall of the Spartans
TV Show| Title | Rise and Fall of the Spartans |
| User score | 8.3 |
| Release date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Release date of last episode | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Production country | United States of America |
| Production companies | Triage Entertainment |
| Series status | Ended |
| Seasons count | 1 (List of episodes) |
| Episodes count | 2 |
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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