Cinadon’s conspiracy and attempted coup reveal deep social tensions in ancient Sparta and a swift, disciplined response to ...

Sparta was one of the most powerful city-states in antiquity. The ancient capital of the Laconia district of the southeastern ...

Since Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy, the ancient Greek statesman Pericles must be considered its father.

The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta is infamous—but they may have been more 'frenemies' Despite being rivals, many Athenians admired the government, clothing, and austerity of the ...

The need for this practice was always felt in ancient civilizations such as Ancient Greece. ... This was done through the ‘Crypteia’, a type of secret police, in Sparta. More for You.

Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member 'council of elders' limited their powers. These men were recruited from the highest social class, the ...

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Many self-professed champions of freedom throughout the centuries have looked to ancient Sparta as an inspiration. The doomed stand of 300 Spartan warriors against the Persian Empire at ...

The government's current proposals for investment zones could affect more than 125,000 hectares of ancient woodland and 40,000 recorded ancient and veteran trees in the council areas. The proposals in ...

More than 125,000 hectares of ancient woodland and 40,000 recorded ancient and veteran trees sit in the 38 council areas already identified as potential investment zones, the charity said.

Sparta: Government and classes: Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member 'council of elders' limited their powers.