An epic military history…
They were the finest fighters of the ancient world. Their bravery and skill helped preserve Western Civilisation in the face of a massive invasion. The Rise and Fall of the Spartans explores every aspect of Sparta’s culture, lifestyle, history and legacy in a revealing 2 part series, which reflects on the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae and explores the factors that drove the Peloponnesian city-state to strive for martial excellence.
