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

The experiences of women differed in ancient Athens and Sparta. Largely portrayed as "invisible," evidence reveals a striking ...

This is the third installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here and ...

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 ...

Bred for Battle—Understanding Ancient Sparta’s Military Machine. Sparta’s entire culture centered on war. A lifelong dedication to military discipline, service, and precision gave this ...

What was the geography of ancient Greece? According to current knowledge ... For example, the city of Sparta suffered near destruction after an earthquake in 464 BCE. Up to 20,000 people were killed, ...

Ages before modern tourists flocked to Greece to enjoy its sun, sea, antiquities, and adventure, people of the Roman Empire descended on Greece for the same reasons. Antony and Cleopatra headed ...

Work and wages varied immensely in ancient Greece. Agriculture was the backbone of the economy but work was available in ...

The film explores the golden age of ancient Greece, highlighting its significant contributions to democracy, art, philosophy, and culture. It emphasizes the pride of Greek city-states ...

Sparta, Greece, Sparta, Louisiana & the Sparta Aquifer. Sparta was a prominent city-state and dominant military power in ancient Greece, with its social system and constitution.

Women from the city state of Sparta had more freedoms than Athenian women ... One of the most famous stories of women in ancient Greece was a society of warrior women known as the Amazons.