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The Spartans: Everything You Wanted to Know

May 4, 2024
Guest
Paul Cartledge
Ancient historian Paul Cartledge discusses Spartan resilience at Thermopylae, tough military training, and austere lifestyle. Explore Spartan culture, politics, and military history with insights into their societal structure, alliances, and key figures like Lycurgus, Leonidas, and Agesilaus II.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Sparta's Rise and Fall in Ancient Greece
03:30 • 5min
3
The Rise and Expansion of Sparta: From Settlements to Militaristic State
08:46 • 5min
4
Spartan Society: Lifestyle and Control
13:44 • 21min
5
The Battle of Thermopylae and the Peloponnesian War
35:10 • 10min
6
Exploring Spartan Elite Figures: Lycurgus, Leonidas, and Agesilaus II
45:06 • 6min