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Rise and Fall of the Spartans (2002)

Documentary TV Show
Audience Score
83
Rise and Fall of the Spartans
NR September 30th, 2002Documentary1 Seasons, 2 Episodes
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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.
StarringEdward Herrmann
DirectorRichard L. Schmidt
WritersSusan MichaelsWilliam Neal

TV Show Details

Air Date:September 30th, 2002

Last Air Date:September 30th, 2002

Network:History
Status:Ended

Genres: Documentary

Original Language:English
Production Companies:Triage Entertainment
TV Show Tags:
militaryhistoricalancient greecesparta greece